Fujitsu ScanSnap S300 Color Mobile Scanner

It is a good small scanner for portability purpose. Regarding the scan quality, it is up to decent standard. Higher class scanners obviously produce more significant difference. A worth to buy item overall.

I have been searching for years for a scanner like this. Im using the scanner with Vista SP1. The software is a bit klunky but it doesnt get in the way, and it only installs 2 things, the driver and the manager (which you dont need). I have the software set to do OCR on every scan and it works flawlessley. In the past few days I have scanned hundreds of pieces of paper almost eliminating my files. I cant recommend this enough.

I did not keep this item because I would have to purchase a service pack to use with Windows 7. I did like the size.

I have had this scanner for over a year now. Here is my take on it. PROS: 1) Takes up little real estate on your desk and is small enough to travel with a laptop. 2) Even though it just takes about 10 sheets at a time, it is very easy to keep longer documents together. 3) I use it for my business which is being a virtual assistant for real estate agents so you can imagine how much paperwork can be scanned: a) Everything turns out straight (unlike some of the faxes and scans I get from other parties) b) As long as the original is clear the scan is clear. c) OCR has worked great (I always have it on just in case I have to find something quickly in a document later). D) Have had it since April 2009 and have not had to replace anything (suggestion: unless in use keep it closed to keep dirt and dust out.) CONS: 1) Was transferring to a different office location and lost the installation software. (I dont use the cabinet feature). Customer service was horrible in their response to my dilemma. Wanted proof of ownership even when I said I would pay for it (okay how many of you keep receipts handy thats over a year old?). Luckily I was able to find someone with the software. 2) Would not recommend for a computer phobic. You need to be comfortable working with hardware because there is not real training provided for this (instruction were lacking). BOTTOM LINE: For the price; size; durable; medium use, I highly recommend the product.

I was very impressed with the Fujitsu scanner at work which is why I looked for one at home. This newer scanner is even better and was less than 1/2 the price. It is fast, the scanned documents are clear and concise and it is extremly quick. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend it to anyone wanting to run a paperless office/home.

This little scanner is used every day multiple times and just keeps on trucking! The software is not as user friendly as I would like, however, the scanner is great and it arrived promptly!

This tool keeps you organized. It takes very little space, so you can leave it plugged-in on your desk, and its one-click operation makes it easy to have the discipline to scan all your papers, cards, notes and receipts. Youll never lose a document again. This scanner is fast, simple, and high-quality. It quickly cleared a huge pile of papers on my desk. Filing electronically is a lot easier and more-compact that dealing with tons of impossible-to-search manila folders. It OCRs papers and most business cards accurately too. Fans of GTD (

LIke so many others, I was looking for an inexpensive scanner. I was debating with myself for months on a Canon and then recently stumbled across the Fujitsu. Since I wanted it mainly to get a zillion documents hanging around into the computer, after reading the reviews, I decided to spend the $260. Im running Vista 32. Installation was a snap. Scanning takes seconds. The Organizer is terrific. I am so glad I spent the extra money. Ill use it mainly hooked up to power, but I can see that if youre travelling, it would be a snap to take along. This thing is fabulous!

It has been a long time since I have seen a blue screen of death in Windows. Using the RTM version of Windows 7, I excitedly installed the software and connected my scansnap 300 to my machine. I wasnt too concerned with the 1999 look of the software but became a little more concerned when I got a BSOD the instant I tried to scan my first document. Nice, so much for the out of box experience. Anyways, like 99% of the competent companies out there, I just assumed I needed to hit fujitsus site and download the latest drivers. Nope, looks like the s300 hasnt had an update since Vista released. I already had the latest drivers. But wait, perhaps it was just an issue with the state my machine was in at the time? So I tried scanning another document and lo and behold, it worked! Using the retro looking software to save the file, a sense of optimism was returning. Maybe the device could be salvaged afterall. I then tried scanning another document and bang, BSOD. What a joke. Needless to say, I am very disappointed with my first fujitsu product (and obviously my last). Probably more disappointing is how well this thing was reviewed all across the web! Everywhere I looked reviews were extremely positive and even tech sources I highly respected positively commented on it. I guess they are all still using vista or XP.... By the look of the software, the number of software updates they made and the fact that Windows 7 has been in the public domain for almost 10 months now, it is obvious fujitsu has no interest in the product. Utlimately, it is a shame on me for not researching the product in much higher detail. I will be returning it to amazon.

I have used this scanner for years with excellent results. The results of the scans to PDF go directly into Yep for filing and tagging. However when I installed it on my new Mac Mini with Lion the scan to folder function does not work. The scan to folder quits before the filed is saved. I cant find any support contact information on line so I checked some online help pages. It appears this has been a problem since Snow Leopard! Fujitsu clearly has known about this bug for years and has done NOTHING! I discovered a workaround by saving the PDF to email as an attachment then retrieving it from the email and importing it into Yep. It works but .... So a 5 star product and a 1 star company.