12-07-2011, 03:27 PM | #1 |
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LG launches world’s first ‘Drag and Share’ mouse scanner
http://tech2.in.com/news/mice/lg-lau...scanner/256642
I mentioned it under "fast scanner" post by owly in General Discussions but I think it maybe useful to know for general public. I don't think I saw it mentioned at MR before, apologies if I'm wrong. http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/l...ouse-hands-on/ nifty! Last edited by Chi Cygni; 12-07-2011 at 03:35 PM. Reason: added another link |
12-07-2011, 04:56 PM | #2 | |
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I found this video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt4LpLOx0j4 - and I think it looks very promising. I have been waiting for the Ion Book Saver, which now has a projected release date of Spring 2012. I have also been considering trying one of the scanner wands like the VuPoint portable scanner, but I am concerned that it won't get the edges of the text, and that it may difficult to keep the scan from being skewed. The use of optical tracking in this scanner mouse looks like it might resolve those issues. It doesn't seem like it is available from any brick and mortar stores in the US yet. I did see it listed at Amazon, shipped and sold by a different merchant - http://www.amazon.com/LG-LSM-100-Sca.../dp/B0053T0HNI If anyone tries this scanner mouse, please post a review. |
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12-07-2011, 05:04 PM | #3 |
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My pleasure! Anyway I am 1 click away from ordering it from amazon.co.uk but it would be useful for ME and don't know how husband would find it for Christmas. Always prefer to think of the person on the receiving end and not get them things that I like...
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Thanks for the news. I was undecided about getting a mouse for my laptop, but now I'm going to buy this.
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12-07-2011, 05:40 PM | #5 |
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Well, handheld scanners, we had them in the early 90s I think?
Maybe with a mouse it solves some of the old problems (distortions, scan result would never fit), but I doubt it (distortion is not only due to positioning / software errors but also due to paper flexibility). Either way I'm not sure if this is really useful for book scanning. Flatbet scanner or camera for me. |
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That's awesome Sil_liS. I hope you like it! |
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I think that it would take forever to scan a book, especially since you are supposed to crop each scan, but I needed to scan things occasionally. Now if only someone would mke this concept into reality:
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Dual function mouse scanners have been around for quite a while, remember a friend having one one around 2004. Then there's always the good ol optical mouse hacking... maybe 1 page per 15 min - blazing fast stuff!
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12-07-2011, 06:10 PM | #11 |
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Here's the promo video from LG: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzjG5...eature=related
I am wondering if I will be able to paste the text scans into Open Office rather than a Word document. I don't have MS Office and would rather not buy it. |
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I admit I showed it to my husband before ordering and we discussed his computer requirements. At least he knows what he is getting and he is happy with it. He was surprised how I found this thing and jokingly said I have too much time on my hands (at least sick leave is useful for something ) |
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I wrote up some stuff about vupoint scanners and book scanning here. |
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This mouse device looks like it would be much easier to use, but I don't see the point of a scanner like this tethered to the computer. If it were a portable device, then I'd be salivating over it. |
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