By Desire Athow
Far more powerful computers coupled with much better tools (like cloud-based services) have slowly transformed the way scanners are being perceived – not to mention the arrival of smartphones with multi-megapixel sensors.
While these multi-purpose, ubiquitous devices can compete with dedicated scanners in ad-hoc scenarios, they are inadequate for anything that requires a more professional touch or as part of a business workflow.
Below we’ve picked out our top five scanners, both for personal and for business usage – these are devices that cover a wide range of use cases and will transform how individuals and companies handle their document management process.
- Also check out our list of the 10 best office apps for Android
A portable scanner is all about compromises – you swap the convenience of having a large flatbed area for mobility. The best models will do duplex scanning (the ability to scan both sides of a sheet), scan more than one page at a time, offer macOS and Windows compatibility and a decent software package. Optionally, they can be battery-powered, offer Wi-Fi and the ability to scan to the cloud.
The ADS-1600W from Brother fits the bill in terms of cramming features in – despite its diminutive size, this …read more
Source:: techradar.com – Computing Components
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