Ectaco C-Pen 20 Handheld Scanner
from: Ectaco
List Price: $200.00
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Price: $119.00
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Product Description:
The C-Pen 20 is an affordable and reliable handheld data entry alternative to fixed desktop scanners. Letting you capture the exact segment of the text you need, it instantly inserts scanned data into the desired field within your applications. Seamlessly integrating with translation, word processor, database or spreadsheet applications, you can now scan and insert text from curved, laminated and patterned surfaces - something standard scanners just can't do. Significantly faster and more flexible than a desktop scanner it connects easily with your laptop or Win XP based handheld device and is lightweight and extremely portable. You can use the C-Pen 20 in the library, at the office or even on a plane. Able to read printed text in over 238 languages it lets you send a phrase or a whole paragraph from foreign books or documents to your PC for phonetic pronunciation or to speed up translation and learning. Now you need never again copy-type long sentences or number combinations from contact sheets, business cards or any other printed surface, eliminating the costly and time-consuming mistakes which often occur during manual data entry. In the warehouse, C-Pen 20 enables the creation of custom inventorying and tracking solutions that target the specific needs of your business. Now scan data from any surface directly into standard applications on your computer and continue to process it within the application of your choice. It couldnt be easier.
The C-Pen 20 is an affordable and reliable handheld data entry alternative to fixed desktop scanners. Letting you capture the exact segment of the text you need, it instantly inserts scanned data into the desired field within your applications. Seamlessly integrating with translation, word processor, database or spreadsheet applications, you can now scan and insert text from curved, laminated and patterned surfaces - something standard scanners just can't do. Significantly faster and more flexible than a desktop scanner it connects easily with your laptop or Win XP based handheld device and is lightweight and extremely portable. You can use the C-Pen 20 in the library, at the office or even on a plane. Able to read printed text in over 238 languages it lets you send a phrase or a whole paragraph from foreign books or documents to your PC for phonetic pronunciation or to speed up translation and learning. Now you need never again copy-type long sentences or number combinations from contact sheets, business cards or any other printed surface, eliminating the costly and time-consuming mistakes which often occur during manual data entry. In the warehouse, C-Pen 20 enables the creation of custom inventorying and tracking solutions that target the specific needs of your business. Now scan data from any surface directly into standard applications on your computer and continue to process it within the application of your choice. It couldnt be easier.
Features:
- Selective data entry
- Better data control
- Increased scanning speeds
- Scanning from irregular surfaces
- Recognizes 238 languages
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Love this thing
First of all, I have a Mac 10.4.11 and the drivers won't work with it.The pen won't light, which means that the Mac is not recognizing it.I had downloaded the latest drivers and according to its instructions is supposed to work with 10.4, but that's not true.I thought there was something wrong with it until I boot up the windows XP version and it worked right after I installed the drivers.If you keep the Pen straight and not at an angle, you can get pretty close to the speed of highlighting. ... Read More
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- Ectaco C-Pen 20 Handheld Scanner
I use it for data entry on tax returns. It works great on white backgrounds, but not so good for colors other than white. I will buy 2 more next year for my staff.
Rating: 
- Don't buy thing, it's piece of junk
This product doesn't scan accurately, and is a waste of time and money.I think that says it all.
Rating: - It is truly AMAZING!! I'm impressed!
The pen works really well. The accuracy is right on. I mostly needed it to scan my textbook so it could essentially type my notes for me. it was highly accurate and easily used. I can insert a return when i need to by one simple push of the function button. if you need it to scan text and throw it on your computer with ease this is the pen for you. its worth a try and def worth the money. my one drawback for me is it is NOT compatible with a mac. i have a macbook aluminum running os x and i spent a good ... Read More
Rating: - Under right conditions, performs flawlessly
As a law student, the C-Pen 20 was just what I needed to covert numerous documents into text on a word processor.Once you get the hang of holding the pen at a certain angle, the pen actually recognizes text quicker than the product description and instructions say - as long as you are scanning under the proper conditions.The pen experienced no problems recognizing black text on a white background, and recognized most symbols as well.If the text is a different color, or the background is not white, ... Read More
- Love this thingFirst of all, I have a Mac 10.4.11 and the drivers won't work with it.The pen won't light, which means that the Mac is not recognizing it.I had downloaded the latest drivers and according to its instructions is supposed to work with 10.4, but that's not true.I thought there was something wrong with it until I boot up the windows XP version and it worked right after I installed the drivers.If you keep the Pen straight and not at an angle, you can get pretty close to the speed of highlighting. ... Read More
- Ectaco C-Pen 20 Handheld ScannerI use it for data entry on tax returns. It works great on white backgrounds, but not so good for colors other than white. I will buy 2 more next year for my staff.
- Don't buy thing, it's piece of junkThis product doesn't scan accurately, and is a waste of time and money.I think that says it all.
- It is truly AMAZING!! I'm impressed!The pen works really well. The accuracy is right on. I mostly needed it to scan my textbook so it could essentially type my notes for me. it was highly accurate and easily used. I can insert a return when i need to by one simple push of the function button. if you need it to scan text and throw it on your computer with ease this is the pen for you. its worth a try and def worth the money. my one drawback for me is it is NOT compatible with a mac. i have a macbook aluminum running os x and i spent a good ... Read More
- Under right conditions, performs flawlesslyAs a law student, the C-Pen 20 was just what I needed to covert numerous documents into text on a word processor.Once you get the hang of holding the pen at a certain angle, the pen actually recognizes text quicker than the product description and instructions say - as long as you are scanning under the proper conditions.The pen experienced no problems recognizing black text on a white background, and recognized most symbols as well.If the text is a different color, or the background is not white, ... Read More
