Thankful for digitizing so easily and inexpensively!
346809
This is the answer to 40 years of family slides that have been stored away. What fun reliving the memories on the computer screen!
2427735
When I first took this out of the box, I was a little disappointed. It didn't have very good descriptions or instructions, and it has only two buttons on the front. So I installed the software from the included CD and hooked it up to my computer...wasn't very hard to do. On my first two scans paper got jammed, but then I figured out that the paper shouldn't be pushed too far down in the slot. On the next try I scanned 10 sheets no problem, and now I regularly put 50 sheets in and it scans like a charm. It scans both sides at a time...very quickly. And the manager gives you plenty of options about the quality of the scan. I usually just want grayscale, and you can select from two grayscale options and varying levels of pixel depth. I have put varying thicknesses and lengths of sheets through without a problem.  I am very glad that I bought this product, as it saves me tons of time scanning.
4329747
I have thousands of slides and negatives that were shot over the last 50 years, but I didn't want to pay an outside service to digitize them.  I have a flatbed scanner, but it would take entirely too much time to scan, plus the computer would be unavailable to others during this time.  After some research, I decided this is the one I would buy, and I bought it almost nine months ago, but it is only within the last week or so, that I started putting it to serious use.

Here are my observations:

1.  Once you get in "the groove," it's easy to scan dozens of negatives.

2.  Adjustments can be made to color and exposure, but that will require additional time if you choose to do it (On 99% of negatives I make no adjustment).

3.  There are two trays, one for negatives, and one for slides.  I have only used the negative tray, so far.

4.  If you insert the negative incorrectly (upside down or backwards), you can achieve the right image by pressing a button on the machine.  That is, you can flip it, or scan a mirror image without having to change the negative placement.  I don't do that, though, I just make sure that the photo information printed on the negative, e.g.,  "Gold," "Kodak," "Fuji," are readable, then it's correctly inserted.

5.  The product comes with a small felt pad that is used to periodically clean the glass to remove any dust spots from the scanned image.  Since the projected image of your photo is very small, it is extremely easy to miss seeing the dust spot, until after you display it on a larger display.

6.  The quality of the finished product is not as good as what you would get with a flat bed scanner, but, for my purposes, it is an acceptable compromise.

One final observation, since I bought this product, the company has come out with a newer version, which sells for a few dollars more.  If it had been available when I bought product, I would have spent the extra bucks for the extra convenience.  Here's why:  from what I have read, the newer model doesn't require you to fit the negatives inside the holder, you can just slip them individually into the scanner.  To me, that would seem to save a lot of time.  If you are thinking about purchasing this model, I suggest you check out the reviews for the other model.  Thanks for reading.
540106
I have scanned many photographs and attempted to restore their faded color without success. This short booklet has given me some easily understood instructions. I had seen the different options but didn't understand how to use them and I was afraid to go any farther so I gave up. Now I have confidence to tackle this project again. Thanks
703760
This is the best investment I've made in a a long time.  I hooked this up to my laptop on the dock and was able to scan nearly 6000 scans in about 48 hours.  We did a marathon of going through family photos and this made it so fast and easy!  It does seem to want to mis-scan on wider photos/papers though so you have to watch that it got all of the photo for those wider ones.

My aunt loved how this worked that she bought one too!

My only downside to this is that I was not aware that this particular one was a refurbished one when I ordered it, but the price was great.  It's working fine so I'm happy with it though. :)
2756690
I am extremely pleased with this scanner. I have scanned over 300 photos since I bought it a few weeks ago, and it has worked flawlessly. It is fast and easy and does an excellent job bringing my b/w family photos from the 1920s through 1950s back to life. It also does a terrific job on my newer color photos. I was surprised by the quality for under $100. I am using Windows XP Pro and had no problems with the software installation.
2227956
I found this product to be easy to use (I only used it for slides); the digital copies were clear. Speed was satisfactory.
271479
Ever since the passing of the 35mm camera with the coming of the digital cameras on smartphones, tablets, etc those of us stuck with boxes of slides and negatives have had to make a trip to an available camera company (if one can be found) to transfer our old images to jpeg status to use in communicating with not only family, but with submitting images to articles we are writing, newsletters for small businesses or holiday greetings. Now with this superb scanner/digitizer within a few seconds and with the press of a single button Presto! - out comes a storable jpeg, immediately viewable on the 2.4" LCD on the device, to transfer to a memory stick or send directly to your computer.

It really is so very simple to use that there isn't even a learning curve. Set up the machine, insert a slide or a roll of 35mm negatives, and the built in software converts your images to 14 megapixel digital images which actually can convert up to 22 megapixels - not quite the desired clarity for professional use, but certainly adequate for keeping track of images in the computer for organization and reference. Or if you prefer, you can save the scans to a memory card. There is a video out for connection to television - MAC and PC compatible.

The really impressive additional aspect of this device is that it is stand alone - no additional computer or software required. For everyone who is entering the Internet age and is stuck with loads of old slides and negatives that have become all but obsolete, here is the solution. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, March 14
2660283
Have wanted a handheld scanner for some time but was dubious as to ease of use and quality. My old eyes initially struggled with the tiny display and my aging gray matter took a few tries to get everything set up. Just reusing an existing micro SD I had and rechargeable batteries. First scan attempt turned out perfect and continues to be smooth sailing! (Using sheet protector for smaller items really helps.) Scanning is now the easy part...the most arduous is finding the motivation to tackle many years of accumulation.
709165
Love the ease of use and push button instant scan capability!  The Adobe software included is an added bonus but the default scanner software works so well I only need to use the Adobe occasionally for document changes.
3438232
When I think back to the time in my life before implementing the HP Jornada 525, all I can see is paper.  Little pieces and large pages -- strewn about in my office, car and bedroom.  All in an attempt to record moments of significance and information with retention requirements.
What a relief!  This little piece of electronic technology has, with more power than my first portable computer, allowed me to organize, record and generally track the past, present and future of my life.  Intimately and accurately, the Hp Jornada 525 has empowered me to have all pertinate information "in the palm of my hand".
Color - supurb!  Audio - unbelievable!  Downloading from the internet - easy!  I record my own voice-thoughts when writing with the incredibly easy touch-pen is not convenient.  I keep recordings of my little four-year-old girl stored on my Jornada so that I can listen to her voice to remind me why I am working so hard and how great it will be to get home to her and her mother.
I could go on...
The title says it all.
4952487
Hook up audio source, Plug into USB, and start recording! Easy, inexpensive way to digitize your LPs and tapes. Buy this and a decent standalone turntable and you will get much better results than with a cheap USB turntable that will damage your records. Highly recommended!
708065
I particularly like this scanner. Things have gotten so much simpler in the 10+ years since I last had a new one, and they take up far less room. I am impressed with how crisp the scans are and how true the colors are. This is perfect for when I'm scanning the linework on my art projects to save progress in case of mishaps. I have not gotten to test yet how it does with helping in the process of getting my writings from notebook to working file, but if it works as well for that it will save a lot of hassle.
2518981
This is one of the older models that Pandigital offers yet it is a really easy to use scanner that scans about 3 pictures per minute. I received it last Tuesday and by Thursday I had scanned almost a thousand pictures with only a few minor hang-ups(out of shape photo's). I have used it for torn pictures, folded pictures, newspaper articles, 80's poloroids, 60's hard backed polorids, 50's jagged edged photo's. I am trying to create a digitized photo album for my mom and dad for Christmas that includes photo's from the 1930's up till early 2000's. This device is a Great buy. I would recommend it to anyone.
2949347
I love this little thing, I've used it to digitally preserve my comic collection, and also organize important receipts, you just put in batteries and a SD card, set it and scan, when your done hook it to the computer or transfer via WiFi....easy to use and handy
4775906
I can rarely find these small photo albums, or "brag books", in any of the stores that used to carry them. Since my whole system at home is based on printing my favorite pictures from my digital camera and then keeping them in these mini albums for people to peruse, I was happy to find I could get them in bulk at a very reasonable price.  And that's important since the digital age has increased the number of photos I take and print!  :-) I will definitely purchase again.
19128
This is a  wonderful little printer.  I've begun "cleaning house," in the form of selling some of my possessions, and trying to get to the post office several times a week has been difficult.  I decided to purchase a small printer for printing postage.  This one is great!  For a small investment I've saved myself hours waiting in line at the USPS, handwriting address labels, and have been able to ship much more quickly to my customers.  This printer is Inexpensive, sleek, works with my smartphone and the app.  Worth way more than the cost.