Manufacturer | VuPoint Solutions |
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Brand | VuPoint |
Item Weight | 5.6 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 10 x 1.1 x 1.1 inches |
Item model number | PDS-ST410-VP |
Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color | Black |
Sheet Size | A4 |
Manufacturer Part Number | PDS-ST410-VP |
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Media Type | Photo |
Scanner Type | Document |
Brand | VuPoint |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Resolution | 900 |
Item Weight | 0.35 Pounds |
Sheet Size | A4 |
Optical Sensor Technology | CIS |
Minimum System Requirements | Windows 7 |
About this item
- CONVERT YOUR OLD PHOTOS INTO DIGITAL FILES - Scan documents and photos in color or black and white as PDF or JPEG files
- ARCHIVE AND ORGANIZE YOUR SCANS - Connect your scanner to a computer (Windows or Mac OS) using the included USB cable and a microSD card up to 32GB (SD card required, NOT included) to view and transfer your files
- INCLUDES BONUS OCR SOFTWARE - Optical Character Recognition software allows you to convert saved documents into text editable and searchable files compatible with popular word processing and spreadsheet software (software is Windows only; not compatible with Mac OS
- SCANNING SPECS - Plug-and-play device scans documents 8.27 inches wide and up to 98 inches long in as little as 3 seconds, with resolution choices of 300DPI, 600DPI, or 900DPI
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Easy to use | 3.0 | — | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | — |
Portability | 4.1 | — | — | 4.6 | 5.0 | — |
Value for money | — | — | 3.4 | 3.8 | 3.7 | — |
Sold By | XpressEdge Shop | Flex Panther | CZUR-US | CZUR-US | HCZRC US | I.R.N. GROUP LLC |
scanner type | Document | Photo, Document, Book | Document | Document | Receipt, Photo, Document | Document |
paper size | A4 | — | 8.27X11.69 | 8.27 X 11.69 | A4 | Letter |
connectivity tech | USB | Wi-Fi | USB | USB | USB | USB |
optical sensor tech | CIS | — | CMOS | CMOS | CIS | CIS |
media type | Photo | — | USB | Paper, Business Card | Receipt, Photo | — |
resolution | 900 | 900 | 3264*2448 | 1200 | 900 | 900 |
min system requirement | Windows 7 | Windows XP | Windows 7 | Windows 7 | Windows XP | Windows 7 |
weight | 0.35 pounds | 195.6 grams | 0.42 kilograms | — | 0.6 pounds | 0.3 pounds |
Product Description
VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand Portable Scanner - Ever want to put all of your pictures on your computer but didn't have the time to sit there and scan one after the other? Ever thought of buying one those scanners but you don't have any room in your office to store it? Then the VuPoint Solutions “Magic Wand” Portable Scanner is perfect for you. The VuPoint Solutions \"Magic Wand\" Portable Scanner allows you to scan the documents that matter the most to you, and back them up on your computer. Do you have those documents that you've had for a while and you're afraid that they're going to rip or even get lost one day? We'll now you can scan them and keep them safe. MODEL: VPSPDSST410WM. Features: Scanner for color & monochromatic images, documents, magazines. Sensor: A4 Color Contact image Sensor, Resolution: Standard Reso: 300x300dpi (default) High Reso: 600x600dpi, External Memory: Support Micro SD card up to 32GB (Micro SD card not included), File Format: JPEG, LCD: Scanning status display, LCD Display Size: 0.787” x 0.59”, Auto Power Off: Off/ 3 minute/ 5 minute, Scanning Speed: A4 Size: high resolution with color ≤ 28Sec, High resolution with mono ≤ 14Sec, Standard resolution with color ≤ 8Sec, Standard resolution with mono ≤ 4Sec. White Balance: Auto, USB Port: USB 2.0 high speed, Power Source: 2xAA Batteries, Battery Life: ≥ 200 min. Includes: USB Cable, 2xAA alkaline batteries, Pouch, User's manual. Dimension: 10” L x 1.2” H x 1.1” W. Weight: 0.47 lbs.
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ASIN | B002R0BFAA |
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Customer Reviews |
3.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #448,218 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #688 in Document Scanners |
Date First Available | October 2, 2001 |
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Customers like the performance, quality and portability of the scanner. For example, they mention it works well, is effective and produces amazing results. Some appreciate the ease of use and port ability. That said, opinions are mixed on value, image quality, and readability.
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Customers like the performance of the scanner. They say it works well, is effective, and produces amazing results. Some mention that it works best on flat surfaces, has no glare, and is easy to use. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and recommend it to others.
"...It works just as well, if not better then advertised...." Read more
"...But it's cake. And the results are so amazing, you will want stock in this company...." Read more
"...Going off the edge of a page... This scanner works pretty well if you can scan a flat document on a solid flat surface..." Read more
"...I have actually been amazed at how well it works. When I am scanning from a book, my biggest problem is keeping a steady pace...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the scanner. They say it's an incredible, acceptable device. They also say it gives great scans every time and is a decently built handy device. Customers also say that it'll be perfect for scanning things that don't fit on a flatbed scanner.
"I love this product! It's easy to use, so handy, seems well made...." Read more
"...Overall, this is a light, portable scanner that I can use to scan pages out of old books and keep from having to live at the library all the time...." Read more
"...The VuPoint MagicWand Portable scanner does a good job scanning...." Read more
"...So no surprise there. The scan quality is quite acceptable for a device of this type...." Read more
Customers find the scanner easy to use. They say it's convenient and easy to master how fast to move the scanner over an item. They also appreciate the simplistic setup, and straight-to-the-point instructions. Customers also mention that it'll connect to their laptop via the USB cable provided, and that scans are relatively easy to perform.
"...This device is so easy to use, my 10 yr old uses it all of the time to scan pics out of magazines, and stuff, and they come out really good...." Read more
"I love this product! It's easy to use, so handy, seems well made...." Read more
"...If you need a program that's free and easy to work with, I recommend that you get it at downloads.com (hosted by cNet)...." Read more
"...But if you need a high-quality image, it's going to be very, very frustrating." Read more
Customers find the scanner very portable, and small enough to toss in a computer bag. They also appreciate that it doesn't require any special software to use, making it useful for small apartments.
"...Overall, this is a light, portable scanner that I can use to scan pages out of old books and keep from having to live at the library all the time...." Read more
"...And it's small enough to toss in my computer bag when I'm on the road...." Read more
"...The wand is so slim and lightweight that I tend to forget that it's sitting nearby. On a few occasions I have accidentally knocked it off my desk...." Read more
"...It's very compact so it's easy to carry around. I carry it with my laptop because it fits in perfectly. It comes with software but I don't use it...." Read more
Customers find the scanner handy for genealogy. They say it is a great little gadget that can go anywhere and scan anything. Customers also say it's a powerful and wonderful tool for establishing a system and collecting data. They also mention that it'll be handy for college students needing to copy notes and magazines.
"I love this product! It's easy to use, so handy, seems well made...." Read more
"The thing is really ingenious but you need to have realistic expectations for it...." Read more
"...The open design is a real benefit when you need to scan documents from a bound volume...." Read more
"...for work, for documents, but I could see this being a useful tool for many applications...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the scanner. Some mention it's worth the price, affordable, and relatively cheap. However, others say that it'll never be worth a cent, is extremely disappointing, and not as useful as they expected.
"...the Windows OCR software included on a CD in the box is of no value to a Linux user...." Read more
"...Even though it doesnt, they are relatively cheap at a Wal-Mart or Target, etc.. I have an 8GB card in mine, and it has plenty of room - and then..." Read more
"...I found the product extremely disappointing, for the following reasons...." Read more
"So far I like this little scanner. I was looking for something low cost, simple to use...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the image quality of the scanner. Some mention that the picture quality is excellent, while others say that it bumps at the edges and distortions the image. Some say that the scanned image is slightly wavy, but this can be prevented by using two scanners.
"...your hand perfectly steady when scanning something, that the image comes out really bad...." Read more
"...have used it to scan a few hundred pictures so far, and the picture quality is excellent..." Read more
"...You'll find that a square picture will come out skewed...." Read more
"...the page at almost twice the speed as the DocuPen, and the image still comes out great. Downloading and erasing the originals is a snap...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the readability of the scanner. Some mention that the result was quite readable, the print is readable and can be read and saved easily. However, others say that it has some trouble reaching the text close to the bindings and that half of the document comes out unrecognizable.
"...(for my needs, it's clear enough to see detail and read text) in both low and high resolution...." Read more
"Phone camera works better and faster. The clarity on this made it useless." Read more
"...Print is readable, photo quality isn't fantastic but might improve as my scanning skills get better...." Read more
"...Also, the results you get can be frustrating...." Read more
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I highly recommend buying the extra storage case, I can't imagine throwing this wand into a backpack or purse without it. And you will want to get rechargeable batteries ( I recommend the hybrid kind, they hold a charge much longer), and keep spares with you if you're out of the house or at the library with it.
I only cannot comment fully on the included software, it is supposed to allow you to convert text in the picture to 'useable' text, I haven't messed with it enough to be able to give an honest report.
I've got an 8gb micro card for it, the most pictures I've had on it at one time was 139, of high resolution, and it wasn't full....I didn't think to check and see how much room was left.
I do have a desktop scanner, and I found it to be quite a pain to sit at the desk and try to put a book in there the right way, it was so nice to sit at the table and scan that way! I'll still use it as a copy machine, or for quick flat scans, but my go-to scanner is my magic wand.
Oh, another recommendation, if you have younger children you may not want to call it a magic wand, mine have been having Harry Potter fantasies about mom's new gadget!
I think this would be an excellent gift for students, craftspeople.......
First, I was very disappointed that the software the scanner comes with does not work for Mac's. After an hour searching online, I was unable to find a mac-specific driver for the scanner. But I just plugged it into my computer anyway, without installing any software, and it worked. I have a MacBook Pro running OS X 10.6.6. iPhoto (7.1.5) thinks the scanner is a camera and pulls up the scanned images to import. The scanner also mounts like a USB Flash drive--just a removable disc. You can download and delete the stored JPG images manually. You could probably download and delete through iPhoto too; though, I haven't tried.
Second, You *do need* a Micro SD card in order to use the scanner. It does not seem to have any built-in memory at all. This is a little annoying, but the cards are pretty cheap. I happened to have one lying around so this was less frustrating to me than it seemed to be for other reviewers.
Third, the scanner comes with a leather carrying case. I bought the hard case that Amazon suggests, thinking I needed some kind of storage case to keep it from getting dusty. If you're not going to be abusing it, like by carrying it around in a backpack filled with heavy textbooks, then you shouldn't need the hard-sided case--save yourself the extra $20. For me, the hard case is probably worthwhile because the scanner's plastic casing probably wouldn't appreciate being carted around in a bookbag.
Fourth, the scanner has four rollers on the bottom that spin as you scan a page, so that the scanner knows how fast you're going and can piece the page together; however, they don't spin very smoothly. This could be due to my scanner being refurbished. So far I have been able to scan things successfully, even when the "Error" light pops up mid-scan, but the jerky action seems like it could be problematic in the future.
Fifth, some of the things I've scanned so far have pretty thin pages and the scanner actually picks up the print on the back side of the page. I might be able to manipulate the image to erase these ghost images, by correcting the contrast or something. I haven't had that problem with traditional scanners before.
Overall, this is a light, portable scanner that I can use to scan pages out of old books and keep from having to live at the library all the time. It does what I need it to do. And it works with my Mac, no thanks to VuPoint.