Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300 vs. Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500? Which of these two models would you suggest for a home user with 20+ years of filing to de-clutter (for aging parents and self)?
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This link might help http://www.documentsnap.com/fujitsu-scansnap-how-are-the-s1300-and-scansnap-s1500-models-different/
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I need an ADF scanner that will be used mainly for business cards scanning. Which one do you recommend? Thanks!
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I was looking at the Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500M Instant PDF Sheet-Fed Scanner for the Macintosh .. I do not know what the difference are between the two .. I did find their website ..http://www.fujitsu.com/us/services/computing/peripherals/scanners/scansnap/
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I just bought the scansnap S1500 and in less than 2 hrs I eliminated 2 feet (yes a two foot high pile) of paper files and billing statements. The interface still needs some work and the addition of a few functions but all in all a 4 out of 5. don't know what the deluxe is. Maybe it comes with lettuce, tomato and fries.
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I have both, and the ScanSnap gets my vote. The Neat Receipts idea is great, but the software didn't deliver. It was good at character recognition, but after scanning only 100 documents/receipts or so, it started loading extremely slowly, and got slower and slower each time I scanned a new receipt. It was basically useless, unless you want to wait 10-15 minutes for it to load, and the same amount of time to scan one receipt. I don't know about you, but my paper backlog amounts to a lot more than 100 receipts. I went out and purchased the ScanSnap. There's no character recognition, but if you just want to digitize your documents and receipts, the ScanSnap is your product. Compared to the Neat Receipts scanner (when first purchased) it is as fast (or faster) with single or double sided scanning. It automatically detects blank pages, and it has never once jammed. It creates a pdf wherever you want it saved, and I can easily email the document (which I often do, instead of faxing). ScanSnap is still as fast as the day I opened the box. It gets my vote hands down. Maybe someday they'll add character recognition to the included software.
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I have both the S1500M as well as the S1300. I can attest that both work well on a mac, the quality of the scan seems to be very good [and equal between the two models]. The software is quite customizable and capable, including the ability to scan to a network drive, google docs, etc... However, I can verify the comment from 'Desalegn' above, who indicated that the 1300 is slower. It is A LOT slower. If speed is any concern for you, then I would recommend the 1500 variety. The additional size of the 1500 is not that significant when compared with the 1300, unless you actually plan on lugging the scanner around with you. The other benefit of the 1300 is that it can be powered via the USB port on your computer, and the 1500 cannot. This is a big deal for the traveling office. If you are trying to decide between the two models, it is really an issue of portability. If you are traveling and need a scanner to go with you to do some light volume imaging, you will be happy with the 1300. If you are going to use it on a desk, you will be much happier with the 1500. The 1500 can be moved around without too much trouble, just not in a laptop bag like the 1300. Moving the 1500 between offices once in awhile won't cause much distress, and the speed of the scanning will make the trouble more than worthwhile, but you're not going to travel with it on a business trip.
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I would honestly say it's more of a document scanner but then I would also have to suggest you contact the Fujitsu people and ask what they have is best for images. I wouldn't by from any other they are the best. Hope this helps.
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JonW - To be honest, I never ended up making the purchase due to the fact that my wife gave birth to our first children, twins...and my "spare" time has all but vanished, at least for the last year. I will always have the need though so I appreciate F. Rush's insights, they are helpful as I do intend to purchase a scanner in the future. I have had my eyes on the 9000f since its release and if I were making this purchase right now that is likely the direction I would go. I wish you luck in deciding and please keep me updated with your choice and feedback.
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Hi. I have a Fujitsu S1500. I have started using it and I have noticed a black strip immediately above the large roller. I am not sure whether it is packaging and should therefore be removed. I have looked at the manual and that seems to indicate that yellow items should be removed. Can anyone advise please as I can't remember what packaging I have removed? The scanner is excellent but I am getting alot of jams which is quite annoying hence my question about the black strip. Thanks.
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B. Finberg - Thank you for your detailed and thorough response. It seems like this may be the scanner for me, but I am going to take you up on your recommendation to check out dedicated negative scanners as well so I can make the best decision. Ryan
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I was having the same debate, limiting my choices to the Fujitsu 1100, 1300, and 1500 because Amazon's sales rankings are often if not usually more reliable than any single review or opinion. But then I saw a review in MacWorld (the most authoritative Mac magazine) that ranked the Canon Scantini Formula P-150 above both the Fujitsu 1100 and 1500. Unfortunately, they haven't gotten to reviewing the Fuj. 1300 as yet. But given Canon's stellar reputation and performance in printing and multifunctionals, I'm now leaning toward the Canon Fromula P150. It's $259, which can't be a whole lot more than the Fuj. 1300. Here's MacWorld's review: [[http://www.macworld.com/article/1159739/canonp150.html]] I was having the same debate, limiting my choices to the Fujitsu 1100, 1300, and 1500 because Amazon's sales rankings are often if not usually more reliable than any single review or opinion. But then I saw a review in MacWorld (the most authoritative Mac magazine) that ranked the Canon Scantini Formula P-150 above both the Fujitsu 1100 and 1500. Unfortunately, they haven't gotten to reviewing the Fuj. 1300 as yet. But given Canon's stellar reputation and performance in printing and multifunctionals, I'm now leaning toward the Canon Fromula P150. It's $259, which can't be a whole lot more... » Read More I was having the same debate, limiting my choices to the Fujitsu 1100, 1300, and 1500 because Amazon's sales rankings are often if not usually more reliable than any single review or opinion. But then I saw a review in MacWorld (the most authoritative Mac magazine) that ranked the Canon Scantini Formula P-150 above both the Fujitsu 1100 and 1500. Unfortunately, they haven't gotten to reviewing the Fuj. 1300 as yet. But given Canon's stellar reputation and performance in printing and multifunctionals, I'm now leaning toward the Canon Fromula P150. It's $259, which can't be a whole lot more than the Fuj. 1300. Here's MacWorld's review: [[http://www.macworld.com/article/1159739/canonp150.html]] « Show Less
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I only use the basic scanning software. I wasn't very fond of the card tracking software, and I'm not sure it includes a receipt manager. But from the reviews, this scanner is far better than Neat. And hardware-wise, I've been very happy with the Fujitsu. I do however use a service from shoeboxed.com to manage my receipts. This might be more of what you're looking for.
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First, look at the sales rankings on Amazon and take them seriously. Notice the reviews of the Neato and it's enough to put you on to the Fujitsu with great speedo. And when it's a significant number of reviews, like way up in the double digits, you know they haven't been skewed by company reps, etc. But I've just found a review of a Canon personal scanner--the Formula P150--that ranks it above the Fuj. 1100 and 1500. The haven't reviewed the Fuj. 1300, but in my mind Canon trumps Fujitsu, just as Fujitsu trumps Neato (except perhaps in television hype).
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what do you think of the s1300? I am considering both the s1300 and the s1500 and still am unsure of what to buy. Where did you find a refurbished scanner? thanks so much for any information you can give!
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No comparison-the Fujitsu has it beat hands down both in ease of use and quality of the scans. Get the Fujitsu!
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I bought my S510 with Rack2 filer and I haven't used it yet. I have scanned 1000's of doucuments this past tax season. Love the S510. The Adobe program was easy to use for saving & organizing my documents, I never saw reason to use the Rack2.
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I've had multiple HP all-in-one printers & I can say without a doubt that YES, the ScanSnap scans MUCH faster than any of them! It neatly sits right on top of my HP all-in-one which I still use for printing, but use the ScanSnap for SUPER FAST scanning! Definitely worth it!