Go to www.standscan.com and you can read all about the StandScan Pro. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: [email protected] Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone
> On 26 Feb 2014, at 3:18, "BrianMiller" <[email protected]> wrote: > > How much does the standscan pro cost? > > Thanks, > > Brian M > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf > Of Anne Robertson > Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 3:55 AM > To: [email protected] [email protected] > Subject: Re: scanning apps > > Hello Chris, > > Whether it's worth it or not depends on your personal circumstances. If you > can get good results free hand, you probably don't need the StandScan Pro, > but if you struggle with taking good pictures, it's definitely worth it. > After all, the StandScan Pro is considerably cheaper than a flatbed scanner. > > Cheers, > > Anne > > >> On 25 Feb 2014, at 08:38, Chris H <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Would it be worth it if I plan to just scan mail I receive in the post? >> >> Regards Chris >> >>> On 25/02/2014 07:07, Eileen Misrahi wrote: >>> Hello, >>> >>> I totally agree with Ann. Even though I have light perception, the > accuracy of using either Prizmo or Text Grabber with the StandScan pro will > give one the structure of where to place the phone to get the best results. > I used it today and had no problems scanning over 50 pieces of documents > trying to get ready for taxes. With the LED lights built into the StandScan, > it takes the guess work out of not having enough light or casting a shadow. > If you are seriously thinking about scanning lots of stuff, this is the way > to go. HTH. >>> >>> Best, >>> Eileen >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On Feb 24, 2014, at 10:52 PM, Anne Robertson <[email protected]> > wrote: >>>> >>>> Hello Teresa, >>>> >>>> For someone who's never had sight, the StandScan Pro makes the process > of scanning with the iPhone so much easier as it provides the ideal > conditions for taking a good picture. For the hassle it saves, it's well > worth the money. After all, you get the whole bundle for less than $40 which > is cheaper than any flatbed scanner. >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> >>>> Anne >>>> >>>> >>>>> On 25 Feb 2014, at 07:31, Teresa Cochran <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> For me, the process of using OCR apps in iOS has always been a > challenge. At best, I can get a few words, just enough to find out what the > object is. I notice that I've gotten better with practice, but it's very > rough going for me. I don't know how much of my difficulty has to do with > never having had sight, but I'd imagine that generally, it's easier for > those who've had sight, because finding the best visual situation for this > task comes more easily to those who've had sight. Of course, I'm > generalizing here, and I may be wrong. after all, I haven't done a formal > study of this issue. :) I am continuing to practice, and I'm patient, but I > have to say, the experience is certainly not like using a flat-bed scanner > with an application such as Kurzweil 1000 or Open Book. >>>>> >>>>> Teresa >>>>> >>>>> Visualize whirled peas. >>>>> >>>>>> On Feb 24, 2014, at 10:21 PM, Anne Robertson <[email protected]> > wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> TextGrabber and Prizmo both do an excellent job on OCR. If you have a > steady hand and a good understanding of how to ensure that the page is > visible to the app, they can both be used free hand very successfully. > Several of us have posted our results from these apps here to show what can > be done. You need good lighting, and if, like me, you have no light > perception, the Light Detector app is a must as well. >>>>>> >>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>> >>>>>> Anne >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> On 25 Feb 2014, at 04:25, Antonio Guimaraes <[email protected]> > wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I bought text detective and I'm rather disappointed. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> It is useless enough to leave me skeptical about any iPHone scanning > solution. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Based on results, do any of you think I should reconsider, and give > Textgrabber a try? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> It's not too expensive, which is a noter reason to be skeptical. How > can this be developed and sold for $5 and change, and be what we expect it > to do? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Some times you do get what you pay for. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Antonio >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" > Google Group. >>>>>> >>>>>> Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing [email protected]. >>>>>> >>>>>> Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >>>>>> >>>>>> Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing > [email protected]. >>>>>> >>>>>> Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing > [email protected]. >>>>>> >>>>>> More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >>>>>> --- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "VIPhone" group. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send > an email to [email protected]. >>>>>> For more options, visit 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