Some Great Computer Scanners That Are Really Worth

As scanners have grown in popularity over the years, prices have dropped considerably. Let's take a look at some really good scanning options.

WolverineF2D:

This is a great scanner that will convert 35mm negatives and slides into 5 megapixel digital images. It uses either your USB port or AC outlet to power it. It's compatible with both the PC and the Mac, and needs only five seconds to convert the image. The built in 2.4 inch LCD screen will show you your picture and how it will look. You can edit them on your PC or use the tools that come with the Wolverine F2D. You can get the Wolverine F2d for around $129 at Amazon. Great deal.

Pandigital SCN02 Photolink One-Touch Scanner with Memory Card:

This is another great option. At only $65.99, it's packed with features. It will scan up to 4 X 6 photos right onto your memory card or PC drives. It uses JPEG format for 1800 X 1200 or 300 DPI resolution. The five in one card reader will support SD, MS-PRO, MS, xD, and MMC formatting.

It's ultra compact, measuring only 6 inches wide and 1.5 inches thick. And to top it all off, you get a 512 MB SD card with your purchase. Not a bad deal at all and it's highly rated on Amazon.

2011 Magic Wand VuPoint Solutions Portable Scanner Kit

Includes MicroSD Card, Shock-proof Carrying Case, USB Cable, Editing Software, Batteries, Cleaning Cloth! Priced at $99.95, people who need full portability for their scanning will rejoice! You can take the Magic Wand scanner anywhere! This kit comes with everything you need in the box. Simply set the scanner on the piece of paper and scan downwards or upwards. It's easy! Use 300 X 300 DPI or use the high resolution option of 600 X 600 DPI! You can save the images to the Micro SD card and/or transfer them to your computer via the USB cable. Incredibly genius design!

Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300 Instant PDF Sheet-Fed Mobile Scanner

If you have a few hundred dollars to spend, the Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300 Instant PDF Sheet-Fed Mobile Scanner is a great option. This is the smallest ScanSnap scanner Fujitsu makes. However, the quality is unsurpassed. It can scan up to 8 pages/documents per minute and will scan both sides of a page at once. It auto recognizes size, corrects the skew, and properly aligns the images. It's capable of operating on USB power for more portability. PC and Mac compatible, if size is an issue you need this scanner! Can scan directly to the Internet too, with no hassles!

Overall, it's a great option for people who need dependability and small size for their paper scanning.