Fujitsu fi-5110EOX2: Conclusion

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Fujitsu ScanSnap fi-5110EOX2

Conclusion
January 3, 2006

Introduction • Installing The ScanSnap • ScanSnap Manager v1.0 (Part 1)
ScanSnap Manager v1.0 (Part 2) • ScanSnap Manager v1.0 (Part 3) • ScanSnap Organizer v1.0
Cardminder v2.0 • Specifications • Conclusion • Additional Images

Pros

Surprisingly small and compact size for what it does
Very quick scans, even at the highest settings
Instant start-up due to the scanner's flap being the "on/off" switch
600dpi scans of color documents and images
Multiple scanning modes for a wide range of documents and images
USB2.0 connection for high-speed scans
Automatic de-skew, image rotation and paper size detection
Drag & Drop organization of PDF Thumbnail files within ScanSnap Organizer
ScanSnap Manager enables several complicated settings for each particular and unique document scanning need, available instantly with "profiles" of your scanning settings
Cardminder stores your business card scans and can export to various versions of MS Outlook, CSV files, and other programs
Heavy duty AC universal adapter
Automatically eliminate blank pages
Informative user manual
Carrier Sheet and Stacker included
Automatic de-skew, image rotation and paper size detection
One year limited warranty
Optional Advance Exchange program (recommended)

Warnings

INSTALL SCANSNAP SOFTWARE FIRST - NO EXCEPTIONS - EVEN FOR WINDOWS XP USERS

Cons

ScanSnap Organizer v1.0 (needs to be desperately updated and revised)

I've been using the ScanSnap for about 3 weeks now and it's been a complete delight to use. I had a situation where over 100 historical newsletters from a special company I deal with needed to be digitally preserved, and until now, it's been such an obstacle because the newsletters are in color and double-sided, my flatbed scanner took way too much time. I also needed a way to quickly scan brief user manuals (also double-sided in most cases) included with some of the products I review, so readers can download the manuals. And finally, I had several documents lying around my desktop which needed to be scanned and stored. The ScanSnap became available for me to use and review so I figured I would put it to the test and find out if it could take care of my own desktop nightmares. Well, after using it for only a few days, I was extremely impressed with how it handled my documents.

The Fujitsu ScanSnap fi-5110EOX2 receives a

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

The only Con I noticed was ScanSnap Organizer v1.0. I simply couldn't let this go by my Review Radar without mentioning it, because I know Fujitsu's PFU Limited group can do a much better job at refining this program and making it something special. ScanSnap Manager works very well, and is highly customizable, which gets a big thumbs up from me. Cardminder works pretty well but could use another overhaul in the aesthetics department.

Scanning documents with the ScanSnap was so fun, I found myself scanning bills and my bank statements, and basically anything on a piece of paper. The ScanSnap is quite versatile, and can apply to so many situations, it can easily be used for much more than just a disciplined business environment. If you're looking for a super-fast, super-slim scanner with high-resolutions capable of scanning not only your documents but images as well, you have to give the Fujitsu ScanSnap a try.