Vupoint Solutions Magic Wand Portable Scanner (PDSWF-ST44T-VP) with WiFi - TEAL/TURQUOISE

First and foremost, Read the little instructions that come with your instrument. You cannot use Wifi and scan at the same time. Also, you must press the scan button to stop when you are done scanning. Becides that, I am a mobile professional and a paper horder. My intention was to purchase this item to scan client docs and research. It comes with a drawstring pouch, I presume this is a dust cover because it certainly is not going to provide any protection for your scanner. You will need to purchase the case they make for is (+$18). You will also need a micro sd card to scan. It will take up to a 32GB micro sd. (I purchased a 32GB one for $27.00). Lastly, Batteries, I will admitt I did not put brand new batteries in my scanner but it seems to agressively use up batteries and wi-fi seems to drain them also. You may want to invest in some high quality rechargable batteries, it takes AA. (I had to order batteries with a charger on amazon and that cost about $16.00). Now, I know the undercurrent of this review thus far is get ready to spend about as much as you paid for the scanner to use it...and thats about right. However, I have made a few scans and It is TOTALLY WORTH IT!!!! I had no trouble with scanning my first scan was perfect. The color scans look crisp and clear. You can scan in either jpeg or PDF. It defaults to JPEG so remember to switch it to PDF. You can choose the resolution, set date and time (which I havent found a paperclip to do that yet). There are apps on android and ipad which allow you to connect to the scanner via wifi to view the scans. You can also transfer the files to the device your viewing thru the app. It also comes with software to make your scans editable text. I believe anyone who wants to get their paper life together be it a student, no more change for the copier, mobile professional (scan the originals, dont worry about using them), or anyone really. I think this is a must have item.

I got this for my husband who scans color plates and photos from old anthropology books in his presentions. This little handheld scanner does a great job, makes beautiful copies and is smooth and easy to use, but I am seriously thinking about returning it because the wi-fi feature does not work on either my PC or my iMac, and that was the whole point of getting a wi-fi scanner. Neither computer recognizes it at all. The problem may be with my Cisco valet router which requires entering a code into the device in order to set it up on the router but that cannot be done with this scanner. I will keep trying for a few more days and see if I can get the wi-fi going, but if not, I will have to return it. If you bought a Mercedes Benz and were unable to drive it off the lot because there were no fuel injectors you would be ticked. The fact that there was no memory card included with the scanner is not mentioned at all in the product description, and it cannot be used at all without one. A memory card was mentioned below the product as one of the items often ordered with the scanner, so a more astute buyer might have picked up on that. It did, however, include two AA batteries. Also, the VuPoint website has no information other than product descriptions, so it is useless for the person having problems with the scanner.

Okay, so I saw a lower grade model on woot.com and decided that I would take up other customers advice and come here and purchase the beefier one. Its been amazing! The picture quality is fantastic and it was really easy to get used to making that smooth sweeping motion. I do have 2 issues with it: 1. If you carry it around with you in a bag (like I do) its really easy to accidentally turn it on and burn through the batteries. It should either be in a hard case or have another switch to lock it off. 2. If you want to scan a document and edit it, you have to pay for software to do it with. Its only like, $1 or something per month, but as a broke college student, the initial $70-some dollars was hard enough to chew. Maybe they should have a 1 month trial with it or something. Otherwise, this is fantastic if you dont have the room to carry copies and need quick, accurate images. True, a cell phone pic would work as well, but this gives a really nice clear document/print scan. I would have no problem buying another one.

The scanner is simple to use and the quality of the scan is comparable to a flat bed or document fed scanner. Works with a PC and a Mac. The scanner is easily transportable.

good

Ive had this item on my wishlist for a long time and someone bought it for me for Christmas. There is no image preview or live image preview via wifi on this model, so essentially you are scanning blind. There is no type of stitching or image editing software other than OCR software for documents included. You cant tell if you got a good scan until you transfer the images either via wifi or the wands micro SD card. It also takes AA batteries, unlike the newer models which have a reschargeable power source. This scanner is obsolete and should be taken off the market, the Vupoint website doesnt even offer any information or suport for it. The instructions are poor, so essentially if you have problems with it youre on your own. I dont reccomend it.

Served the purpose.

Used to share lecture notes. Reads almost too well, as it picks up bleed from reverse side of page. Does the job very well and will find more uses for this tool over time.

Bought this model for its wifi feature. Works ok except the connection comes and goes plus while you are connected you cant be on the web since the wand is connected to a different server. Have to get used to learning how to sweep scan without pausing or else the image comes out distorted.

Fantastic