Introduction

Technology, I love it, if I didn't I wouldn't be doing reviews now would I? Anyway, I've always found it very interesting to watch as technology changes, I've noticed one major constant about most technology, as it changes it gets smaller. Take scanners for instance, I have a few of them, an older one that is pretty big, you could use it for a computer case if need be, if I lined them up in order of age you would find that they get smaller as they get newer. Today for review I have the smallest scanner yet, it's from Planon, and they actually made it into the Guinness Book of World Records. Interested? Read on to check it out.

I would like to thank Planon for the chance to review their products.

Specs

First we need to look at the specs and some info form the Planon site:

Planon introduces the DocuPen RC800 color handheld scanner - the latest technology breakthrough from our R&D efforts. We have been able to achieve full color 24 bit scanning in a remarkably compact and light form that provides you with the ultimate convenience. The RC800 is capable of storing 100's of pages into memory and it takes just seconds to scan a page. Choose the mode you want to scan: black and white, standard color or high 24bit color and the resolution from 100 to 400 dpi. Now you can scan your letters, color documents, pictures and bring them into Paperport software (included with the Docupen). The DocuPen is different from other pen sized scanners in that it scans a FULL PAGE width and therefore scans the entire page including text and graphics in as little as 4 seconds. Other handheld and pen scanners only scan single lines of text or records handwriting and some scanners need to be attached to your computer whereas the Docupen overcomes these limitations. The need for convenient out of office scanning is enormous but has not been satisfied because the products to date did not fulfill that need adequately. There truly is no other product like the RC800 on the market today. Planon continues with its mission of "Redefining the way we work"

Features:
Battery Operated for Full Portability Purposes.
Can Store 100's Pages into Memory
Scan a Full Page Width Including Text & Graphics in as little as 4 seconds
Scansoft PaperPort SE-PC Software Included OCR Capability

Benefits:
- Scan and Save Documents You Need Anywhere, Anytime
- Upgradeable memory slot for increased storage of document scans

DocuPen RC800 Features:
- Rechargeable lithium-Ion Batteries
- The DocuPen RC800 uses rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that allows it to remain perpetually charged without utilizing a separate charging unit. Once a user plugs the DocuPen R700 into a computer's USB port to download the scanned information, the scanner's batteries are automatically recharged
- Expandable MicroSD memory slot
- Dual Roller Guiding System the DocuPen RC800 offers a dual-roller guiding system to enhance the user experience by creating a smoother scanning operation and a more accurate scan. The dual-roller guiding system includes strategically placed rollers around the scanner lens to distribute operator's pressure evenly for smooth and easy scans.
- Optical Registration
- ScanSoft PaperPort SE-PC Software Included
- Stylish zippered sheep skin Leather Case Included
- Using optical registration technology, the DocuPen RC800 can create a highly accurate scan using its optical timing and registration system.

Pen Size 8.9" X 0.5" X 0.5" -200mm x 20mm x 227mm
Weight 2 oz. (~57 grams)
Scan Width 8” (205 mm)
Resolution 100-400 dpi
Memory 8 MB Flash Memory
Upgradeable with optional MicroSD memory cards to 128MB, 256MB
Batteries Lithium Ion: Rechargeable Battery through USB cable
Battery Life Virtually Perpetually Charged and ample to scan and fill 8 MB Flash memory
Charge Time 50 minutes to full charge
Scan Speed 4-8 seconds per page
Interface Twain
Connectivity USB 1.1 and 2.0 through integrated USB connector cable
Scan Mode 24 Bit, 12 Bit Color, Grayscale, Monochrome
Included Accessories USB Cable, Leather Case, Manuals, Quick start Guides
Registration System Optical
System Requirements Windows 2000/ME/XP, 32 MB RAM minimum, 60 MB Hard Drive Space, USB port, CD ROM
Special Features Dual Roller Guiding System
Price $299.99 from the Planon site

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