VuPoint - Magic Wand Portable Scanner
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What's Included
- VuPoint Magic Wand Portable Scanner
- USB cable
- 2 AA batteries, pouch
- ABBYY OCR software
- Owner's manual
Specifications
- Warranty Terms - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty Terms - Labor: 1 year limited
- Height: 1 inches
- Width: 10.1 inches
- Depth: 1.2 inches
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This portable scanner features up to 600 x 600 dpi high resolution for capturing images and text with optimum detail and clarity and supports microSD and microSDHC memory cards for simple transfer of documents.
Product Features
Up to 300 x 300 dpi standard, up to 600 x 600 dpi high resolution
For scanning photos and documents.
8.3" x 50" maximum scan size
With 25" maximum document length at 600 x 600 dpi to accommodate various document types.
Scans standard-size documents in as little as 2 seconds
In black and white and approximately 3 seconds in color (standard resolution). Scans in as little as 6 seconds in black and white and 13 seconds in color (high resolution).
Memory card compatible
Supports microSD and microSDHC cards up to 32GB (not included) for easy storage and transfer of files.
LCD status display
Lets you easily monitor scanning progress and displays the date and time.
Auto power off
After 3 minutes to help conserve power.
High-speed USB 2.0 interface
Offers easy installation.
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software
Converts scanned files into editable text and exports them to a PC.
Ratings & Reviews
91% of customers would recommend this product to a friend (10 out of 11)
Best Buy Customer Reviews
(10 out of 11)
Good item, but be aware there's a newer model...4
Posted by:
atlantagreg from West Cobb, (ATL) Georgia on
03/10/2013
Solid item that's easy to use for scanning and making digital copies of receipts, articles in publications, or even photos. You can choose between JPG format for saving items (for photos) or PDF format (for documents) and a 300 or 600 dpi detail setting. AA batteries make it convenient to use as you don't have to worry about keeping a rechargeable battery topped off all of the time. Pop in an 8 gig Micro-SD memory card and you can scan tons of stuff and using a SD adapter later, use your computer's memory card slot to view them (or use the included USB cable).
Of note, however: This model which is still being sold by Best Buy is the "old" Vupoint model. They came out with an updated model a while ago that has a tiny color LCD screen on it so you can preview what you just scanned or browse through past scans - this model only has a digital readout that shows you your settings, and how many scans you've taken (but no preview image). Not necessarily a deal breaker, except it's being sold for the same price as the newer model (found elsewhere). I'd suggest to Best Buy to stock the newer model, or lower the regular price of this one.1 out of 1 found this review helpful.
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Great product for my portable business!5
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ReverendGal from Custer, SD on
01/28/2013
I had a good experience in the ordering, shipping, set-up and use of this product. I recommend purchasing a USB card and case along with it. Little ackward when trying to scan thicker objects til I found a good way....
I recommend this product to anyone who travels !! :)5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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Easy to use, faster than scanner on all-in-one4
Posted by:
Harriedinpa from mechanicsburg, PA on
07/31/2012
I purchased this hand-held product to retain copies of receipts that had to be sent to insurance company. It is very easy to use, great quality, and easy to move files to my computer. It is better to use the PDF than the JPEG scan option to download files quickly. I was not able to quickly figure out how to use OCR software, so I just renamed files as I downloaded them.11 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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Ok if you don't need good scans3
Posted by:
worksfromhome from Alameda, CA on
07/18/2012
I LOVE the idea of this. However, it's hard to scan in a perfectly straight line. I recommend doing it against a wall so you can use the wall as your guide. However, it still often warps. For certain purposes, like when you're only concerned about the content of a document, not the accuracy of a photo, then it's fine. But for photos and for documents that you intend to print later, it can get tricky. When I use it, I always scan the same item at least three times, using a wall as my guide alone the side of the document, and yet it still winds up warped. Scanning thicker items like driver's licenses (for legal purposes) is kind of a headache.10 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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Good portable scanner4
Posted by:
lasdjflsdj from Derby, Kansas on
04/11/2012
We bought this to scan pictures our out-of-town relatives have from way, way back. This one is very portable and easy to use. The color was only fair, but some black and white pictures came out better in the scan than they looked on the picture.
We will use this a lot.
Decent price and very portable. You do need a computer.20 out of 20 found this review helpful.
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total wow5
Posted by:
hollywoodelectric from Hollywood, CA on
03/26/2012
Didn't think it was possible? Well it is. A total wow.5 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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Great Product easy to use5
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moejontoya from tustin, ca on
03/08/2012
It took me a few minutes to figure out how to use but once I got that out of teh way I was very pleased with the outcome. The scans look very good for such an inexpensive product.20 out of 20 found this review helpful.
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good tool4
Posted by:
flashbuy from groton ct on
02/21/2012
Good general scanner for around the house. Easy to use and has good quality for scanning photos etc. Much easier than on all in one printer scanner. The glass in my printer scanner is making whte sots in all photos. This is a better alterantive.11 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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Nice for the price4
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srich from North Jersey on
01/20/2012
If I could use my flatbed scanner I would but for the odd jobs this is a great choise. Much better scan than I expected.14 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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Does the job when can't get to printer scanner3
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jc49 from La Vernia, TX on
01/11/2012
Bought this to have in my truck and use when I don't have access to a scanner and can't print something. So far this has done the job.10 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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