[access-uk] Re: Scanner recommendations
- From: "Ibrahim Gucukoglu" <ibrahim_gucukoglu@xxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:57:05 +0100
Hi Glen.
The only time I saw the Pearl was at Site Village last year I think, when
they launched Open Book 9.0. I loved the camera and stand, I thought that
idea was really neat but I'm not shelling out until I know what the state of
play is with other OCR packages.
All the best, Ibrahim.
-----Original Message-----
From: Glenn Tookey
Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 11:43 AM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Scanner recommendations
Ah, now I understand, apologies, I thought you were using the Pearl with
Openbook. Openbook uses Fine Reader and then Omnipage and also its own
proprietary code to undertake the clean up, so it delivers a much better
result than using any one on its own.
I will make some investigations
Regards
Glenn
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Ibrahim Gucukoglu
Sent: 22 June 2011 10:28
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Scanner recommendations
Hi Glen.
For those of us who prefer to use the more standard commercial OCR packages
like Omni Page and Fine Reader, how in your experience have you found these
camera devices to perform? I've absolutely no interest in Open Book or
Kurzweil, yet I would love the portability and convenience of a camera to
take fast page snaps of for example a textbook. Is there a product out
there that will produce consistently good images for OCR in this respect?
All the best, Ibrahim.
-----Original Message-----
From: Glenn Tookey
Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 9:57 AM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Scanner recommendations
Hi All,
I am surprised at the comments regarding the Pearl / Open Book. As the UK
distributor we have sold many and demonstrated countless times. It is true
with any OCR product that there are a number of issues that can affect the
quality of the output, but I have found the Pearl image to be pretty
consistent and Open Books feature of being able to set up the screen to have
the font size, colour, spacing etc to be useful for those with Low Vision.
The capability to switch from exact view of the document to text view is
also helpful.
I am very willing to demonstrate the Pearl / Openbook for anyone seriously
looking to purchase this type of product - or anyone visiting Sight Village
in Birmingham should come to the Sight and sound Technology stand and have a
play. Even better, bring the document / book type that you are trying to
read and we can see how it does. It does not do everything well, but it does
plenty and is more portable and far faster than a scanner.
OpenBook cannot save a document directly to PDF. It can save to .doc; .txt;
.html; .rtf and some others.
Regards
Glenn
(Sight and Sound Technology)
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Ibrahim Gucukoglu
Sent: 21 June 2011 22:52
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Scanner recommendations
Hi Jim.
Sure, the scanner I use is the LiDe 200, though I think this has now been
superceeded by an updated model, the 201. As these are colour photo
scanners, unless you need the highest resolution the 201 supports, any of
the LiDe range will be absolutely fine for document scanning. They're fully
Windows 7 compatible and will auto install, you dont even need to use the
software that comes with them unless you need to use the easy function
buttons. You can also stand the scanner on its edge with the included stand
for a space saving solution.
All the best, Ibrahim.
-----Original Message-----
From: jim mcauslan
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 9:03 PM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Scanner recommendations
Hi Ibrahim,
Yes I take your point. It's not portable at all.
Could you give me the details of your scanner. Sounds neat!
Jim McAuslan from sunny Findhorn
jim.mcauslan@xxxxxxx
minds are like parachutes
work best when open
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ibrahim Gucukoglu" <ibrahim_gucukoglu@xxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 8:54 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Scanner recommendations
Hi Jim.
Yes, but how portable is your scanner. My Canon is stoe and go, it
only needs power from a USB port to give me full page scans in under
20 seconds. That might seem a long time, but believe me when your
going too and fro in college as I will be doing from this September,
I'll need that portability.
All the best, Ibrahim.
-----Original Message-----
From: jim mcauslan
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 8:16 PM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Scanner recommendations
Hi Ibrahim,
I have been using the Optibook flat bed with the book edge and I
haven't been so pleased since I got my first "reading edge" scanner
all those years ago.
Jim McAuslan from sunny Findhorn
jim.mcauslan@xxxxxxx
minds are like parachutes
work best when open
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ibrahim Gucukoglu" <ibrahim_gucukoglu@xxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 8:12 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Scanner recommendations
Hi Larry.
Thanks very much for this, I appreciate your frank and honest views.
I'll stick to using my Canon flatbed which is USB powered and has
never let me down yet. I use it in combination with Fine Reader and
I get excellent results every time straight in to Microsoft Word.
All the best, Ibrahim.
-----Original Message-----
From: LaMcAs
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 3:13 PM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Scanner recommendations
Hi Ibraham
Well after working with the Pearl with Open Book 9 and the Hovercam
T5V I'm convinced the way for VIP's to go is to stick with flatbed
scanners.
I've just spent 2 hours "trying" to get paper straight with the
Hovercam and it is all guesswork and trying to line things up with
the flimsy mat (for which they ask an extra $20 for) whereas the
Pearl at least gives you a clean straight edge to line up with.
The results were rubbish, to me I couldn't even see the image that
clearly on screen but scanned (took the pictures) set at the highest
resolution and then ran the images through Abby FineReader 10 and
Paperport 12 and I did not get any properly recognisable text.
Remembering that most VIP's will also possibly want to keep the
images on their pc for later use, neither images taken using the
Pearl nor T5 are suitable for reproducing - still the only sure way
to get an exact copy, providing items are put on the scanner properly, is
to scan!
So as I don't have a need for a colour printer of any sort I'm
sticking with the Samsung AIO Laser printers as they save on space
too.
Hope this helps you make up your mind, all negative I know but that's
the honest truth.
Larry & Flax GD (Guide Dog)
& Elliot RTG (Retired Guide Dog)
London, UK
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Ibrahim Gucukoglu
Sent: 27 March 2011 05:46
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Scanner recommendations
Hi Larry.
I for one am extremely interested in this, so let us know how you get
on with it. I do however have reservations about ordering from the
US because of a recent bad experience, so let us know also how much
it all costs when UK import taxes are taken in to account.
All the best, Ibrahim.
-----Original Message-----
From: LaMcAs
Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2011 7:05 PM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Scanner recommendations
A new camera just out is the HovercamT5V (similar to that of the
Pearl by Freedom Scientific)(and soon to be sold by Serotek for $500
when it is $319.99).
www.thehovercam.com
I'm awaiting mine to arrive!
Larry & Elliot GD (Guide Dog)
London, UK
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of chris hallsworth
Sent: 26 March 2011 18:00
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Scanner recommendations
Good evening all.
I would like recommendations on a portable scanner that is USB
powered only please. I need the ability to scan images and save to a
PDF file.
The reason I am asking is I need to print a form, scan it in, and
send the scanned image via e-mail.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks.
Take care.
--
Chris Hallsworth
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