NetumScan 13MP Book Document Camera for Teachers, Multi-Language OCR Recognition by AI Technology, Foldable & Portable, Real-time Projection, Video Recording, Capture Size A3/A4, Only Windows
$118.99
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Price: $118.99
(as of Sep 16, 2024 22:44:48 UTC – Details)
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➤Smart and Easy Scanning – This document scanner has a one-key automatic correction feature that intelligently fixes skewed images in seconds. It also supports mass automatic scanning, word, pdf, and text formats, and improves your work efficiency with only manual page turning.
➤Clear and Bright Images – This document scanner has a 1300W CMOS sensor that captures high-quality images in any light condition. The built-in 6 LED light provides even and intelligent illumination for better results. It can capture and display images up to A3/A4 size. (Note: This product only runs on Windows.)
➤Accurate and Fast OCR – This document scanner has a powerful OCR technology that converts scanned images into editable text with 98% or more accuracy. It supports multiple languages, symbols, and numbers, and lets you export your files to word or txt.
➤Live Projection and Video Recording – This document scanner can also shoot videos and display them in real time, making it ideal for distance learning and online teaching. You can use it for making music scores, teaching, meeting, and more.
➤Portable and User-Friendly – This document scanner has a high-quality aluminum alloy body that is foldable and easy to carry. It also has a retractable product bracket that allows you to adjust the angle and height of the scanner. You just need to connect it to your computer with a USB cable and install the software to start scanning.
D –
A good book scanner with incredible OCR software!
First, the NetumScan Pro scanning software is downloadable from the manufacturer’s site. At the time of this review, the file is called “NetumScan Pro Install version 2.2.554”. Once on the main page, click “Support” then “Document Camera Setup Guide.” Download and install. It’s easy, and products have been distributing software and drivers this way for almost 30 years. Don’t be dissuaded on this point by other reviews.The software is the most impressive part of the scanner combo. You can scan a book automatically two pages simultaneously, turning pages every few seconds as the camera automatically shoots. The OCR is unbelievably good and effortlessly handles the pages’ curvature. Separated pages seamlessly reflow together if you use the correct format (see below), and scanning an entire book takes a tiny fraction of time compared to what a flatbed scanner could do.As your source material adds complications, it can trip up the OCR. Side text boxes can be hit-or-miss, and while simple graphics get isolated effectively, increasing complexity will reveal the program’s limits. But it’s a dream come true for straight text and simple graphics. The program also catches italics, bold, and inset paragraphs in my tests.To use the OCR, select “Document” at the top as the scan type, then on the right panel, choose Text, Excel, Word, PDF(Text), or PDF(Search) as the document type. These are the OCR types, and the OCR language selection option will ONLY appear after selecting from among these formats. The OCR is exceptional, and the UI should highlight it more effectively!Some reviewers moan about the lack of PDF text support, but this is false. The format called “PDF(Text)” actually photographs a book and then converts it to straight text right on top of the photo of whatever paper holds the original text. I’ve never seen anything like it, and it’s impressive. However, I don’t use PDF because I want reflow capability for eBook support, which PDF can’t achieve. For this reason, if you wish to convert a book to an eBook, you’re better off scanning to Word format, which does reflow, and then you may use Calibre or some other utility to convert to ePub from there. Scanning directly to ePub would be a nice feature to see in the future.I verified the Image Size setting of 4160 x 3104 actually takes pictures at that resolution. That multiplies to nearly 13 megapixels, so the reviewer claiming it only takes only 8-megapixel scans is mistaken.Features worthy of improvement:I took two photos to test the scanner, and then the autofocus permanently died on the camera. I exchanged the scanner through Amazon, and the replacement has been holding up. Another review complained of blurry photos, so I suspect the autofocus is a potential point of failure.NetumScan Pro automatically recognizes the camera once plugged in, but there is a bug in that the OCR features will only appear if you plug in the scanner BEFORE you start the program. It’s a minor annoyance that hopefully gets fixed.It would have been a better product if it had a power button. I’m uncomfortable leaving a camera running 24/7, so the only way to power it down is to unplug the USB cable.The head folds down for compact storage. However, this mechanism releases with a ton of force, and if you aren’t careful, the top will snap down hard. Shocks like this aren’t ideal for the camera, so take great care when folding it in.Given the pros and cons, I am very impressed with what it can do, and despite the quirks I mentioned, it gets a cautious five stars.
JeffTull –
Virus found in software package
There appears to be no way to download the software, probably because they got caught with Trojan viruses inside the software package that has been confirmed by multiple antivirus softwares like bit defender, software and device are out of China, use extreme caution. Nice camera, but i would not use the software package.
Smile –
Excellent Doc Cam!
The speed, the clarity, and setup are all seamless. The camera focuses quickly on the page and its ready to go! Great for scanning students papers and uploading them to the online share page so parents can see students work.
Ralph –
Great for College and Clearing out Filing Cabinets — Go Digital
NetumScan 13MP Book Document Camera Scanner for Teachers, Multi-Language OCRSetting up this document scanner is pretty easy. You follow the link included on the instructions, download the file and install it on your computer. Unfortunately, for the manufacturer, there are multiple windows alerts saying it is an unrecognized program, are you sure you want to install it? The messages make you feel like you are about to install a virus on your computer. It put me on edge, but I went through with it anyway. The good news is that it isn’t a virus and it is safe to download and install on your computer.The Netum program is very easy to use and intuitive. You may need to mess around with some of the settings to see what they do, but your off to scanning documents in no time.I love this product because it is making it super easy for me to go digital with all my documents. Whether it is receipts, product manuals, tax documents, or whatever, I can scan all of those things in seconds. I use to use my all-in-one printer/scanner combination, but after about 20 documents it would overheat and I would have to wait an hour to start scanning again. With this product, you just keep on scanning.The product uses a power 13MP, auto focus imager to scan documents. The programming is spot on and allows you to get high quality images of your documents. I really wish I had this product in college. The first few days of class your textbook doesn’t arrive, but the professor is already handing out reading assignments. A student could easily scan the assigned reading material in just a few minutes. No falling behind!I am super impressed with the OCR function. I attached photos of my OCR results. The product can create OCR results for text, word, and excel. Unfortunately, you cannot get an OCR pdf file. This is by far the biggest weakness of this product.The OCR is unable to handle hand written notes and writing; however, scanning your notes in image form is a breeze and can be easily viewed on a cell phone, tablet, or desktop. You can study anywhere.The LED light may seem unimpressive to the human eye, but it is exactly the brightness this imager needs. The camera has the ability to take 250ms exposures, and the LEDs provide the light needed for the camera.One other great aspect of this product. This product does exceptionally well at scanning checks for deposit. Simply scan a check and deposit it online. The bank scanners can easily read the images the first time.Overall, I think this product is a very exciting product at a lower than competitors cost. I plan to use this product to help me digitalize my files, and I highly recommend it.