Wizcom InfoScan IS1000 Pen Scanner

From the Manufacturer
InfoScan, WizCom's "Electronic Note Taker," is used just like a yellow highlighter. InfoScan enables you to scan and transfer printed text directly into a PC or to scan, store, and transfer up to 500 pages of printed data to a PC, laptop, PDA, or any Windows application via infrared or USB connection at your leisure.

Inside the tip of the Infoscan is a sophisticated electronic eye mounted above two rollers. This eye enables you to scan different types of printed information, such as notes, directly into your pen. This completely mobile device offers users a quick and easy way to take notes from almost any printed document, creating fully editable MS Word documents on the PC, PDA, or any Windows application.

What's in the Box
Infoscan pen, plastic pen case with opticard sticker on the bottom, CD-ROM, communications cable, two AAA batteries, operation manual, Getting Started guide

Product Description:
InfoScan is like a yellow highlighter for your computer. It enables you to store and transfer up to 500 pages of printed data to a PC, laptop, PDA or any Windows application. This completely mobile device offers users a quick and easy way to take notes from almost any printed document, creating fully editable documents in a snap. Scan to PC Mode scans text into the active cursor of any application that accepts it, in real-time Transfer data easily using Infra-red (IRDA) or USB Size - 6 x 1-1/2 x 1 Weight - 3 oz.

Wizcom InfoScan IS1000 Pen Scanner
Average customer rating:

Works Fine For My Needs

Here are the facts

Not my best buy.

awsome!

Works great for me

Wizcom InfoScan IS1000 Pen Scanner

Manufacturer: Wizcom
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Scans up to 500 pages of text in 7 languages

Able to read EAN 13, EAN 8, UPCA, UPCE, code 39, code 128, and Inter 2 of 5 barcodes

Reads print sizes from 6 to 22 points in 5 type styles

Infrared and USB data transfer

For Windows-based operating systems; 1-year warranty

ASIN: B0000Y8FLC

Product Description

InfoScan is like a yellow highlighter for your computer. It enables you to store and transfer up to 500 pages of printed data to a PC, laptop, PDA or any Windows application. This completely mobile device offers users a quick and easy way to take notes from almost any printed document, creating fully editable documents in a snap. Scan to PC Mode scans text into the active cursor of any application that accepts it, in real-time Transfer data easily using Infra-red (IRDA) or USB Size - 6 x 1-1/2 x 1 Weight - 3 oz.

Customer Reviews:

Works Fine For My Needs.......2007-03-28

I was concerned about the mixed reviews of this product, but considering this scanner was so inexpensive I decided to try it myself. An instruction manual and quick start guide is included, but for more thorough instructions check the Documentation folder on the CD. After following the directions, I could not get the device to communicate with my computer. The documentation and website advise trying to change the Baud Rate on the device and on the PC, but that still didn't help. I finally got the connection to work after changing the COM Port number in the Advanced settings in Device Manager. For some reason the device is not a normal USB device, but can be found under Ports(Com&LPT) - Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port on Windows XP.
Anyway, I now use the device to highlight key passages in my everyday reading, which are typically only one or two sentences long at a time and from both magazines and books. I have good success with this device, but have not tried the optional image scanner or the infrared capability. I have no experience with any other pen scanner, but this is the most inexpensive one I found and includes USB connectivity and works great for casual highlighting. Once you get the connection working, and beyond the fact that this device is an ugly red, this is a good product to have. The only issue I have with it now is that I wish it was a little smaller, especially since I don't have the need for the big display to see what I just scanned.

Here are the facts.......2007-02-28

I saw, ordered, tried it, and returned it. I'd say more, but the product isn't worth it.

Not my best buy........2007-02-24

After two weeks and several conversations with tech support, I could not get the pen to write to my computer (Word), though the internal test showed communication. I returned it to the mfg. Got it back with no info as to what they discovered. Tested or no? Repaired or no?
So I tried it and it now does write to computer, though with little accuracy. The problem is, with no comunitcation from their Customer Support, I don't know if it works due to repair or because I upgraded from 1 gig to 2 gigs of ram. Oh well, one can't get it right every time.

awsome!.......2007-01-19

I got this for my husband who is going back to school later this year for his masters! He loved it! It made a great stocking stuffer!

I wish I had known it came from CompUsa & I would have gone to pick it up to save the shipping $ & time but that is my only complaint!

Works great for me.......2007-01-10

I don't know about the competitors, but the Infoscan accomplishes all my needs. No more highlighters for me! Now I can take notes in a clean, organized manner. The Infoscan isn't perfect, 'tis true, but it certainly gets the job done. Here's a scanned passage (words in brackets are wrong):

If you live [riot] in a major city, you're in a prime spot. Rural areas also have their attractions. Another possible source of people to stay in your bed and breakfast is any national or international corporation near your home. [/roximity] to any kind of tourist attraction is a plus for a bed and breakfast. A home situated near a college, university, or private school can benefit [froze] the considerable amount of traffic that always surrounds an institution of higher learning.

As you can see, most of the words are correct, and those that aren't are easily understood (right, Proximity, from). If you follow the directions, which is easy to do, this pen will work wonderfully.