CardScan Review

Iris USOA393 IRISCard Pro 4 Business Card Scanner

2009-07-09T19:20:00.001-07:00

I had always wanted to try this scanner to organize my collection of business cards. So I bought it and never liked it. It does not work. I scanned over 50 cards so far and had to literally correct or type addresses and phone numbers, etc. Especially, it never captured the company names correctly at all. Only thing that I liked was the software but you can get similar software elsewhere for far much less. Therefore, please do not waste your money on this device. I think that this scanner is worth probably $25 or less.

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Genius ColorPage BR600 Portable Business Card Scanner

2009-07-08T18:38:00.001-07:00

At $30, this biz card reader was inexpensive enough (compared to other card readers) that I decided to buy it to see what it can do before making a larger investment in another reader. It's barely worth the $30, however, because it's below basic. That is, it reads almost no font other than Ariel or Times Roman-type fonts. With fancy fonts, forget it. You must type the info into the fields. The name "ColorPage" is truly misleading because this thing won't read most cards that are anything but white or very light colors, such as beige. If it's color, it can't read it (so the name really irritates me). If the card is laid out length-wise rather than the standard way, the reader often gets confuses and can't read it properly, forcing you to type the info. A major problem is if the card has any handwriting at all on it (such as many that I must process because people add personal email addresses, etc.), the reader can't handle this and gives you Greek. So, you end up typing in the info. Last, you cannot add any fields to what's provided, which are insufficient. So it misses additional info that must be handled manually in your database program or wherever else.

SUMMARY: If you have many standard, light-colored biz cards to process, this unit will do the job at the very basic level and save you some time. All other cards you must handle manually.

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Belkin 10FT CAT5E Patch Cable ( A3L791B10 )

2009-07-07T17:44:00.001-07:00

The cable I purchased is not the one pictured, and I can tell you why. It
is a 'bulk' style cable made by Belkin (I checked the UPC registry), NOT
the PRO Series pictured with the strain relief.
The PRO Series from Belkin has the strain relief, model numbers ending in
-S, e.g. A3L791-25-S purchased from Amazon. Be aware of this, I see other
reviewers complained also. The FastCAT 5e series also has strain relief,
e.g. part #A3L850-07KS-MOD. The 'S' in the part # means strain relief as
part of the manufacture. Look for this when buying Belden cables and you
won't feel deceived or burned by the seller, unless they ship the wrong
part number to you. In this case make sure what you're buying first. Even
so I had no problem using these bulk style cables.

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CardScan Lead Qualifier ( CSLQ-A08110 )

2009-07-06T19:13:00.001-07:00

The CardScan Lead Qualifier is a powerful addition to the CardScan family, capturing business card data and lead qualifying information quickly and easily. It then accurately converts all the information into a functional database so you can find, sort, or export your information and follow up speedily and effectively. The CardScan Lead Qualifier lets you capture contact and lead qualifying information as soon as you receive it. Use pre-printed forms and your contact's business card to capture not only data but actionable information that's useful; such as level of interest, business potential, project start date, preferred follow-up method, and personal information important to building one-on-one relationships.

If you're a sales professional, here's a scenario you might encounter: You and several of your colleagues are staffing your exhibit at a trade show. You want to capture and qualify all leads in order to address them according to their importance or urgency. The solution is simple: the CardScan Lead Qualifier. Use the CardScan Lead Qualifier to capture business card and lead qualifying information right on site at trade shows, conventions, seminars, or anywhere you're likely to find multiple prospects. Then, automatically convert the information into a functional database to find, sort, or export your information and follow up speedily and effectively.

The CardScan Lead Qualifier comes with everything you need to start managing your contacts in a jiffy. See it in detail.

Lead Qualifier puts you in control of your important lead information with convenient, functional database software.

The kit ships with a generous supply of Lead Qualifier Forms. Other forms for capturing memos and customer surveys are also available.

With the Lead Qualifier, you can go from opening the box to capturing leads in about 10 minutes. The included database and contacts management software works with familiar programs like Word and Excel, as well as with PDAs, smartphones, and other devices and software.

Capturing Vital Information
The CardScan Lead Qualifier captures business card data and lead qualifying information quickly and easily. Then it accurately converts all the information into a functional database so you can find, sort, or export your information and follow up speedily and effectively. Simply feed a pre-printed Lead Qualifying Form into the included CardScan Executive scanner, which connects easily to your PC or other device using a USB connection. Power is also provided via USB, and at just eight ounces, the scanner is compact and easy to transport.

Lead Qualifying Forms quickly and accurately capture the information you need to follow up on leads faster and better, with spaces for rating the business potential, as well as the follow-up urgency, of a contact. They also feature a memo space for brief notes and comments, allowing you to do away with time-consuming, mistake-ridden typing.

Two other forms are available for use with the CardScan Executive scanner. For those times when handwritten information is critical--and a bit lengthy--Memo Forms are ideal. The CardScan scanning device captures the image of the entire note so nothing gets lost. Meanwhile, Customer Survey Forms make it easy to evaluate how your customers view your performance. Four simple questions and a comment space give you an overall view of how well you're doing.

Manage Your Information
On top of the ability to quickly and accurately capture important data, the CardScan Lead Qualifier puts you in control of your important lead information with a convenient, functional database. The software, which is compatible with Windows 2000 or later, sorts and prioritizes your leads to maximize your time investment, allowing you to spend time on your hottest leads first. The easy-to-use database also lets you contact top prospects with one-click e-mail capability. Or, locate contact addresses with one-click support for MapQuest mapping information. You can also easily track results, costs, and other details, or conduct surveys to build market intelligence using familiar software like Word and Excel. Lastly, you can backup and access data anywhere using CardScan's fail-safe, private Web site, which gives you complete access to your database via a user-friendly Web browser interface.

Everything You Need
In addition to the CardScan Executive scanner, you get four 50-packs of Lead Qualifying Forms, and a software license for two people--making it easy to share data with a coworker. You also get a handy carrying case and a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
CSLQ-A08110 scanner, USB cable, carry case, and software.

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NeatReceipts Mobile Scanner and Digital Filing System for Mac

2009-07-05T18:00:00.001-07:00

To say that this product is a junk is an understatement. What a sore disappointment. This is truly a waste of your precious $$$. Those people who have given this product any more than 3 stars obviously have no idea what a real document scanner looks like or works like; for example, the ScanSnap scanners from Fujitsu. Actually I may have given the Neat Receipts a slightly better rating if I had not tried or seen a ScanSnap myself after owning a Neat Receipts. Spend a hundred or two more and get a REAL document scanner (I recommend Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500M). PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND CHECK THE REVIEWS ON OTHER SCANNERS! This is why: the speed on this scanner is agonizing sloooow and the OCR software is even slower and unreliable AND also crashes once in a while in a rock-solid UNIX environment that is the Mac OS X Leopard! WOW; ARE YOU KIDDING ME? No, no, this product isn't meant to be real, it must be a joke; in fact it would be a great gift as a prank for your favorite friend if you want to drive him/her nuts from frustration.

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NeatReceipts Professional Mobile Receipt and Document Scanner and Software Combination Version 3.0

2009-07-04T18:04:00.001-07:00

This machine does what it says it does. It scans receipts and documents very clearly. It reads dates and information that I can hardly find and sorts the information into wonderful categories for reports and taxes. I am very happy with this purchase!

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Cardscan Team

2009-07-03T17:15:00.001-07:00

Navigation Bar lets you quickly locate any contact or group of contacts. Export to iPod function puts your contacts at your fingertips, wherever you go. Improved List View allows you to see as many contacts or as much contact detail as you like. One-step scanning launches software automatically by scanning a card. Auto-detect Duplicates ensures you always know when you have dupes. Scan a new card into an existing record, so no more creating a new record and merging with or deduping against the old one. Global Product Type: Scanners; Operating System Compatibility: Windows (2000, XP, Vista); Scan Size (W x H): 3 1/2 in x 2 in; Bit Depth of Color: N/A.

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CardScan Executive for Mac Card Scanner

2009-07-02T18:09:00.001-07:00

CardScan Executive for Mac Card ScannerI go to so many Music Industry events, and constantly am being given dozens of business cards. I've been terrible at follow-up. My prior system was no system at all. I tried keeping them in a folder of plastic card sheets - but after a time, alphabetizing became impossible, and I couldn't always place who someone was or where I'd met them. I tried entering them in my MAC address book, but it was time consuming, and these multitudes of cards got mixed in with my close friends and associates. So Executive Card Scan for Mac was the best ever solution. I scan a card, it takes a couple seconds, I check to make sure it has picked up all the info. (Most normally printed cards scan perfectly, but hand painted designs such as my own cards don't scan properly). I then correct any info if necessary, and then I have a great space to write in any comments or notations, such as where and when I met someone. I can also email (it connects to Outlook) straight from the site. I can click next to an address and connect to a Google map of how to get there. And I can keep full records on further contact with the individual whose card it is. I can arrange all my contacts in personal or job categories too. All in all, this product was money well spent. Pamela Phillips Oland

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CardScan Executive v8 Card Scanner

2009-07-01T17:11:00.001-07:00

I had no idea that what I was purchasing would be so advance. The scanner's
quality is excellent and it has been very reliable. The fact that it scans
your cards in color really is very good eye candy. For the price you will
get your money worth. The fact I can go online and store all my information
on their private web site, with a password is great as I travel allot. This
allows me to always have instant availability to all of my information. I
hope when you purchase this product it works for you, as it has for me.

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CardScan Personal v8 Card Scanner

2009-07-01T13:37:00.001-07:00

I saw the Cardscan in use at a conference by several companies. They all convinced me of the great advantage of scanning business card data. I still was skeptical but I bought one anyway. They were right and I was wrong. I had all of the data from business cards to enter into a manual data base on Excel. I usually only enter essential info in the interest of time. Cardscan successfully entered almost all of the data in the correct fields. The only problem that it had was interpreting unuique logos like IBM's light blue letters with horizontal lines through it. I was able to export the data to Excel and share it with others. This motivated me to extend my Outlook skills beyond basic e-mails to Outlook with Customer Relationship Management, which was another good purchase. I not only have more detailed information on potential customers, I am able to utilize the communication history, scheduling tasks and a lot of other Outlook features that I never bothered with. My boss recognizes that it has improved my productivity with customer contact beyond his expectations for one person. Buy it, you will like it. It exceeded my expections. The only problem I had is that the feed mechanism is a little sensitive as to the direction that the card is fed for proper scanning. Once you master the feed sensitivity I had no further problems.

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