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SCANNERS: Best for laptops???

November 20, 2010 08:31PM
I have not yet Googled this question, as I would rather ask my fellow shoppers which scanners are recommended for use with a new lap top???

I have read the other previous scanner threads here and on the V GOD site, but this would be for a lap top, not a desk top...


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November 20, 2010 10:13PM
I have a Toshiba laptop, and a Canon (3in1)printer, fax and scanner...works great.

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November 20, 2010 10:53PM
I have a HP laptop and use a HP all in one and it works fine. Anyone at Office Depot or Staples can help also. Do a shop and ask the question!
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November 20, 2010 11:09PM
It really depends on whether you are looking for a scanner to use at home or on the road. My HP all-in-one connects wirelessly to my laptop so I can scan, print and probably could send a fax from the laptop (if I bothered to figure out how to fax from the laptop through the printer). But it is a piece of equipment much too large to tote around. I figured Arch was looking for an update on the portable receipt scanner stuff and if I need something on the road I just use my digital camera on it.
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November 21, 2010 02:13AM
I would skip the scanner and get a really good digital camera and upload jpg files. My 7 mpx cam, 3 yrs old, does a terrific job and cost only about $200. You could get a similar one used or refurbished now for a fraction of that. I almost never find a use for the scan function on my big multi-purpose printer/scanner. etc any more. The SD card from my camera pops directly into the slot on either of my computers, so no need to mess with a USB cable and problems with cable connections at all. Fewer pieces of equipment is better, in my book. I don't want the extra expense of feeding a pack mule to carry my shopping gear.

Based in MD, near DC
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/21/2010 02:05PM by walesmaven.
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November 21, 2010 05:24AM
Another method to consider is a smart phone. I use an HTC Android, it has a 8 mp camera. I take a snap of the receipt or document and send it to my G mail account. Then, I upload it to picassa, edit it and send it to my desktop where I can easily find it and send it to the MSP.
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November 21, 2010 06:58PM
When it comes to printers and scanners, I've always been an HP person. I have an all-in-one Photosmart, which I have actually NEVER used for photos! One of the benefits for me (besides the scanner) is the xerox function. I think it really depends on your needs... If you're not in the market for a new printer, you can probably find a VERY cheap scanner to do the trick. I'd even suggest ebay or Freecycle -- I actually gave an old stand alone scanner to someone through that site, and saw other similar things up for grabs, totally free!
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November 21, 2010 10:38PM
I've posted about this one before, but I use an older scanner. A Cannon LIDE 50.

I got it cheaply as part of a shop years ago and love it, since it's the same exact profile as my macbook and I have a 2-sided case that holds the 2 of them perfectly. It' also very lightweight.

I have an iPhone for quick scans if needed, but it's really hard to get a clean copy of the receipts with the phone, while the flatbed scanner does it quick ad easy, and drops the files on my desktop.

As a guy, I fold all of my receipts and put them in my billfold. Trying to photograph a dozen receipts at the end of the day that all look like an accordion is frustrating...
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November 28, 2010 11:43PM
It often depends upon what your operating system is. Be sure to check specs before ordering. In that way, you won't be disappointed. I speak from experience having picked up one that didn't have compatibility with anything but Windows XP. $15 lost in a craigslist sale. And I couldn't give it away, so I donated it to Goodwill.
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