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| Taiwan Island Village: 台灣島村: Section 010-006 ABERA Reminisced: My Years with ABERA Reminisced 憶璟佳科技 忆璟佳科技 Press Reviews of ABERA Products (1999 ~ 2001) |
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| ABERA Reminisced: My Years with ABERA Reminisced 憶璟佳科技 忆璟佳科技 |
| Review of ABERA product DigiCap 620: TechTV: Fresh Gear Review Abera DigiCap 620 Information Collector: ...... portable color scanner in my pocket! - FreshGear (TechTV) October 4, 2000 |
Abera DigiCap 620 Information Collector
By James L. Kim
Fresh Gear October 4, 2000
Abera DigiCap 620
"Honest, that's a portable color scanner in my pocket! Abera's DigiCap 620 isn't actually pocket-sized, but it's close. This
"information collector" scans documents and other surfaces, and stores the data internally. All without the need for wires,
or better yet, a computer. It's a pricey little thing at $248, but the DigiCap can be a valuable asset for both work and play.
Shaped like a piece of modern art, the DigiCap is colorful, simple, and smooth. It weighs a pound with batteries, measures
5.75 by 3.5 by 2.5 inches, and scans just about anything with a flat surface in both color and black and white.
By James L. Kim
Fresh Gear October 4, 2000
Abera DigiCap 620
"Honest, that's a portable color scanner in my pocket! Abera's DigiCap 620 isn't actually pocket-sized, but it's close. This
"information collector" scans documents and other surfaces, and stores the data internally. All without the need for wires,
or better yet, a computer. It's a pricey little thing at $248, but the DigiCap can be a valuable asset for both work and play.
Shaped like a piece of modern art, the DigiCap is colorful, simple, and smooth. It weighs a pound with batteries, measures
5.75 by 3.5 by 2.5 inches, and scans just about anything with a flat surface in both color and black and white.
Simply choose from either Line Art, Grayscale, or Color modes, press the big green button, and scan away. Images can be captured at resolutions of 75, 150, or 300
dpi and are stored internally on 4 MB of memory. At 150 dpi, you can store 85 Line Art, 25 Grayscale, and 8 Color images. We say images because the DigiCap has only
a 5-inch scan width and can only capture about three-quarters of a normal document.
Of course, the included Presto Page Manager and Image Folio can help stitch images together. Unlike Hewlett-Packard's CapShare 920, the DigiCap cannot stitch
images on the fly, and it lacks an LCD for perusing images. Not a total loss, since you're conserving your NiMH batteries. Plus, the $500 CapShare only captures
images in black and white, making it more of a business tool than the artsy DigiCap.
The download of images into either Presto Page Manager or any other Twain-compatible editing program is quick and painless. Choose either the USB or infrared
(convenient for notebooks, but slower) method. The DigiCap can also be used in online mode to scan directly to your Windows-only PC. Admittedly, physically
scanning over a surface and watching it render on the screen in real time is weird, but it works.
Image quality is grainy, especially at the low 75-dpi level, but overall, colors and text were accurately represented. This would be an ideal tool for travelers, artists, or
spies.
Eight rechargeable NiMH batteries come with the unit (it uses four at a time). They last a good hour and a half when used constantly.
A $250 300 dpi color scanner may not be on everyone's wish list, but for those who are interested in ultimate portability and functionality, the DigiCap's a good bet.
While the CapShare 920 is a wee bit more polished, it costs twice as much. And it doesn't do color."
Company: Abera
Product: DigiCap 620
Price: $250
Available: Now
dpi and are stored internally on 4 MB of memory. At 150 dpi, you can store 85 Line Art, 25 Grayscale, and 8 Color images. We say images because the DigiCap has only
a 5-inch scan width and can only capture about three-quarters of a normal document.
Of course, the included Presto Page Manager and Image Folio can help stitch images together. Unlike Hewlett-Packard's CapShare 920, the DigiCap cannot stitch
images on the fly, and it lacks an LCD for perusing images. Not a total loss, since you're conserving your NiMH batteries. Plus, the $500 CapShare only captures
images in black and white, making it more of a business tool than the artsy DigiCap.
The download of images into either Presto Page Manager or any other Twain-compatible editing program is quick and painless. Choose either the USB or infrared
(convenient for notebooks, but slower) method. The DigiCap can also be used in online mode to scan directly to your Windows-only PC. Admittedly, physically
scanning over a surface and watching it render on the screen in real time is weird, but it works.
Image quality is grainy, especially at the low 75-dpi level, but overall, colors and text were accurately represented. This would be an ideal tool for travelers, artists, or
spies.
Eight rechargeable NiMH batteries come with the unit (it uses four at a time). They last a good hour and a half when used constantly.
A $250 300 dpi color scanner may not be on everyone's wish list, but for those who are interested in ultimate portability and functionality, the DigiCap's a good bet.
While the CapShare 920 is a wee bit more polished, it costs twice as much. And it doesn't do color."
Company: Abera
Product: DigiCap 620
Price: $250
Available: Now
| Review of ABERA product DigiCap 620: ZDNetAsia Products Review Abera DigiCap 620 Information Collector: ...... portable color scanner - ZDNetAsia October 4, 2000 |
ZDNetAsia PRODUCTS Review (Quoted)
By James L. Kim, techtv
04 October 2000
Honest, that's a portable color scanner in my pocket! Abera's DigiCap 620 isn't actually pocket-sized, but it's close. This
"information collector" scans documents and other surfaces, and stores the data internally. All without the need for wires,
or better yet, a computer. It's a pricey little thing at US$248, but the DigiCap can be a valuable asset for both work and play.
Shaped like a piece of modern art, the DigiCap is colorful, simple, and smooth. It weighs a pound with batteries, measures
5.75 by 3.5 by 2.5 inches, and scans just about anything with a flat surface in both color and black and white.
By James L. Kim, techtv
04 October 2000
Honest, that's a portable color scanner in my pocket! Abera's DigiCap 620 isn't actually pocket-sized, but it's close. This
"information collector" scans documents and other surfaces, and stores the data internally. All without the need for wires,
or better yet, a computer. It's a pricey little thing at US$248, but the DigiCap can be a valuable asset for both work and play.
Shaped like a piece of modern art, the DigiCap is colorful, simple, and smooth. It weighs a pound with batteries, measures
5.75 by 3.5 by 2.5 inches, and scans just about anything with a flat surface in both color and black and white.
Simply choose from either Line Art, Grayscale, or Color modes, press the big green button, and scan away. Images can be captured at resolutions of 75, 150, or 300
dpi and are stored internally on 4 MB of memory. At 150 dpi, you can store 85 Line Art, 25 Grayscale, and 8 Color images. We say images because the DigiCap has only
a 5-inch scan width and can only capture about three-quarters of a normal document.
Of course, the included Presto Page Manager and Image Folio can help stitch images together. Unlike Hewlett-Packard's CapShare 920, the DigiCap cannot stitch
images on the fly, and it lacks an LCD for perusing images. Not a total loss, since you're conserving your NiMH batteries. Plus, the US$500 CapShare only captures
images in black and white, making it more of a business tool than the artsy DigiCap.
The download of images into either Presto Page Manager or any other Twain-compatible editing program is quick and painless. Choose either the USB or infrared
(convenient for notebooks, but slower) method. The DigiCap can also be used in online mode to scan directly to your Windows-only PC. Admittedly, physically
scanning over a surface and watching it render on the screen in real time is weird, but it works.
Image quality is grainy, especially at the low 75-dpi level, but overall, colors and text were accurately represented. This would be an ideal tool for travelers, artists, or
spies.
Eight rechargeable NiMH batteries come with the unit (it uses four at a time). They last a good hour and a half when used constantly.
A US$250 300 dpi color scanner may not be on everyone's wish list, but for those who are interested in ultimate portability and functionality, the DigiCap's a good bet.
While the CapShare 920 is a wee bit more polished, it costs twice as much. And it doesn't do color.
Company: Abera
Product: DigiCap 620
Price: US$250
Available: Now
dpi and are stored internally on 4 MB of memory. At 150 dpi, you can store 85 Line Art, 25 Grayscale, and 8 Color images. We say images because the DigiCap has only
a 5-inch scan width and can only capture about three-quarters of a normal document.
Of course, the included Presto Page Manager and Image Folio can help stitch images together. Unlike Hewlett-Packard's CapShare 920, the DigiCap cannot stitch
images on the fly, and it lacks an LCD for perusing images. Not a total loss, since you're conserving your NiMH batteries. Plus, the US$500 CapShare only captures
images in black and white, making it more of a business tool than the artsy DigiCap.
The download of images into either Presto Page Manager or any other Twain-compatible editing program is quick and painless. Choose either the USB or infrared
(convenient for notebooks, but slower) method. The DigiCap can also be used in online mode to scan directly to your Windows-only PC. Admittedly, physically
scanning over a surface and watching it render on the screen in real time is weird, but it works.
Image quality is grainy, especially at the low 75-dpi level, but overall, colors and text were accurately represented. This would be an ideal tool for travelers, artists, or
spies.
Eight rechargeable NiMH batteries come with the unit (it uses four at a time). They last a good hour and a half when used constantly.
A US$250 300 dpi color scanner may not be on everyone's wish list, but for those who are interested in ultimate portability and functionality, the DigiCap's a good bet.
While the CapShare 920 is a wee bit more polished, it costs twice as much. And it doesn't do color.
Company: Abera
Product: DigiCap 620
Price: US$250
Available: Now
| 2000-12-18 (Mon) Story of ABERA and Product DigiCap 620: Commercial Times of Taiwan 工商時報 工商时报 "Commercial Times" (a major business newspaper in Taiwan) had story on ABERA on 12-18-2000, Mon |
| 2000 August Review of ABERA Product: Daily Mirror, UK Daily Mirror (UK) August 2000: One Swipe from the Abera |
"ONE swipe from the Abera NoteTaker 868C hand-held scanner across a page stores a four-inch swathe of text and
pictures.
Nothing new there, except this does it in colour.
Download it to your PC and it'll splice the strips together to recreate the original page as a JPEG picture."
Daily Mirror (UK), August 2000
pictures.
Nothing new there, except this does it in colour.
Download it to your PC and it'll splice the strips together to recreate the original page as a JPEG picture."
Daily Mirror (UK), August 2000
| 2001 Jan: ABERA Awarded "Best of Taiwan's Best" Award by Eurotrade Magazine EUROTRADE - Nov 15, 2000- Eurotrade's editors chose the winners of the fall round of the Best of Taiwan's Best awards. ABERA DigiCap 620 was one of the winners. |
Best of Taiwan's Best Awards Fall 2000
Category: Input Devices (Scanners)
Winning Product: DigiCap620
Manufacturer: ABERA Systems Corp.
Category: Input Devices (Scanners)
Winning Product: DigiCap620
Manufacturer: ABERA Systems Corp.
The winner in this category impressed us with its simplicity, powerful scanning ability, speed of operation and relatively inexpensive price tag. The wireless portable
scanner from ABERA, the DigiCap 620, is powered by batteries and combines scanning, compression, storage and USB and IR connectivity functions. At just 153 x 60
x 81mm and 426g with batteries, it is sufficiently small and lightweight to fit in briefcases or purses and can be operated without connection to a PC.
Unlike flatbed scanners which are bulky and forever chained to the desktop, Aberas truly portable products can be carried to wherever the image sources are and
used to capture and store the information and image right there. This portable scanner can also boast higher resolution than a digital camera and the ability to do
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) through software.
Besides portable offline operations, Abera's products are also capable of PC-connected online operations via USB connection, making possible a whole range of
applications through appropriate application software.
The scanner couldnt be easier to use. You just slide the device over a page to capture business cards, receipts, charts, handwritten notes, articles, contracts, and
photos. Store all captured information in flash memory.
The scanner has a capacity of up to 350 pages in line-art, up to 100 pages in gray-scale and up to 20 color images, depending on the resolution setting and size of
image scanned. Then it is easy to upload information to your laptop or desktop PC via IR or USB.
During Comdex, ABERA's chairman and CEO Bill Lee demonstrated the simplicity of the process to us, in all a matter of minutes.
Once transferred to a PC or notebook, you can easily edit, organize, manage and then share or process your information through e-mail or other means.
ABERA Systems Corporation
Tel: +-886-3-553-6106
Fax:+-886-3-553-6102
E-mail: sales@abera.com.tw
Web: www.abera-tech.com
scanner from ABERA, the DigiCap 620, is powered by batteries and combines scanning, compression, storage and USB and IR connectivity functions. At just 153 x 60
x 81mm and 426g with batteries, it is sufficiently small and lightweight to fit in briefcases or purses and can be operated without connection to a PC.
Unlike flatbed scanners which are bulky and forever chained to the desktop, Aberas truly portable products can be carried to wherever the image sources are and
used to capture and store the information and image right there. This portable scanner can also boast higher resolution than a digital camera and the ability to do
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) through software.
Besides portable offline operations, Abera's products are also capable of PC-connected online operations via USB connection, making possible a whole range of
applications through appropriate application software.
The scanner couldnt be easier to use. You just slide the device over a page to capture business cards, receipts, charts, handwritten notes, articles, contracts, and
photos. Store all captured information in flash memory.
The scanner has a capacity of up to 350 pages in line-art, up to 100 pages in gray-scale and up to 20 color images, depending on the resolution setting and size of
image scanned. Then it is easy to upload information to your laptop or desktop PC via IR or USB.
During Comdex, ABERA's chairman and CEO Bill Lee demonstrated the simplicity of the process to us, in all a matter of minutes.
Once transferred to a PC or notebook, you can easily edit, organize, manage and then share or process your information through e-mail or other means.
ABERA Systems Corporation
Tel: +-886-3-553-6106
Fax:+-886-3-553-6102
E-mail: sales@abera.com.tw
Web: www.abera-tech.com
| Bill Lee, then President & CEO of ABERA, receiving "Best of Taiwan's Best" award |
| InfoTrends Research Group - "2000 Portable and Specialty Scanners Outlook Report --- North America October 2000" Oct 2000 |
Quoted with permission from InfoTrends Research Group, Inc.:
"2000 Portable and Specialty Scanners Outlook Report --- North America October 2000"
"Key Players
There are many players in the portable and specialty scanning solution market. This section details each of these players,
and their strategies, products offered, and future plans.
Abera
Abera Systems is a two-year old Taiwanese company that primarily manufacturers its NoteTaker and DigiCap e-copiers.
The primary difference between the models is that the DigiCap can operate on either the included rechargeable batteries,
or on regular alkaline batteries. In addition, the DigiCap is equipped with an auto shut-off feature to save battery power.
DigiCap was made available in the U.S. at the beginning of September, and will replace the NoteTaker line. By the end of
2000, Abera expects to have a Mac-compatible DigiCap model available for production. Currently, the NoteTaker and
DigiCap are distributed through Staples, Ingram Micro, TechData, and MicroCenter.
"2000 Portable and Specialty Scanners Outlook Report --- North America October 2000"
"Key Players
There are many players in the portable and specialty scanning solution market. This section details each of these players,
and their strategies, products offered, and future plans.
Abera
Abera Systems is a two-year old Taiwanese company that primarily manufacturers its NoteTaker and DigiCap e-copiers.
The primary difference between the models is that the DigiCap can operate on either the included rechargeable batteries,
or on regular alkaline batteries. In addition, the DigiCap is equipped with an auto shut-off feature to save battery power.
DigiCap was made available in the U.S. at the beginning of September, and will replace the NoteTaker line. By the end of
2000, Abera expects to have a Mac-compatible DigiCap model available for production. Currently, the NoteTaker and
DigiCap are distributed through Staples, Ingram Micro, TechData, and MicroCenter.
| Abera DigiCap 620 |
According to Abera, the company has the capability to manufacture 20,000 units per month in house. Abera has a sister company in the U.S., Abera Technologies,
which handles distribution of the NoteTaker and DigiCap e-copiers. The company is still undecided whether to continue marketing its products under the Abera name,
or to begin an OEM business. www.abera.com.tw "
"2000 Portable and Specialty Scanners Outlook Report --- North America October 2000"
which handles distribution of the NoteTaker and DigiCap e-copiers. The company is still undecided whether to continue marketing its products under the Abera name,
or to begin an OEM business. www.abera.com.tw "
"2000 Portable and Specialty Scanners Outlook Report --- North America October 2000"
| PC World.com - Oct 2000- Take Your Scanner on the Road - Abera's new handheld devices will transfer color scans back to your PC using infrared or USB |
PC World.com Review (quoted)
Take Your Scanner on the Road
Abera's new handheld devices will transfer color scans back to your PC using infrared or USB.
Dan Littman, Special to PPC World.com
Wednesday, Oct 11, 2000
What weighs less than a pound, fits in your hand just like a can of soda, and can suck up books, photos, or business cards? Abera Technologies' new handheld
scanners, of course.
Abera's new scanners, available in color and gray-scale models, will work with any reasonably flat object in strips up to 4 inches wide and 22 inches long. The color
model, the Digicap 620, sells for $248, while the gray-scale model, the Digicap 620G, is available for $178.
The Digicap features 4MB of flash memory, allowing it to store 350 pages of monochrome scans at its lowest resolution, which is 75 dots per inch, according to the
company. But if you plan to use optical character recognition for your scans--convert them to editable text --you'll have to capture at higher resolution, which will, of
course, cut into the storage capacity. (The Digicap's maximum resolution is 300 by 300.)
When you get back to your PC, plug in the Universal Serial Bus cable or fire up the infrared and upload your scans. Abera's driver software can stitch together
adjacent strips of scans. The package also includes NewSoft's Presto PageManager, which performs OCR and stores text and images in a document-archive
database; and NewSoft's Image Folio, an image editor.
Unfortunately, the Digicap doesn't run on AC power. You can feed it four ordinary AA alkaline batteries, or use rechargeable NiMH batteries.
Take Your Scanner on the Road
Abera's new handheld devices will transfer color scans back to your PC using infrared or USB.
Dan Littman, Special to PPC World.com
Wednesday, Oct 11, 2000
What weighs less than a pound, fits in your hand just like a can of soda, and can suck up books, photos, or business cards? Abera Technologies' new handheld
scanners, of course.
Abera's new scanners, available in color and gray-scale models, will work with any reasonably flat object in strips up to 4 inches wide and 22 inches long. The color
model, the Digicap 620, sells for $248, while the gray-scale model, the Digicap 620G, is available for $178.
The Digicap features 4MB of flash memory, allowing it to store 350 pages of monochrome scans at its lowest resolution, which is 75 dots per inch, according to the
company. But if you plan to use optical character recognition for your scans--convert them to editable text --you'll have to capture at higher resolution, which will, of
course, cut into the storage capacity. (The Digicap's maximum resolution is 300 by 300.)
When you get back to your PC, plug in the Universal Serial Bus cable or fire up the infrared and upload your scans. Abera's driver software can stitch together
adjacent strips of scans. The package also includes NewSoft's Presto PageManager, which performs OCR and stores text and images in a document-archive
database; and NewSoft's Image Folio, an image editor.
Unfortunately, the Digicap doesn't run on AC power. You can feed it four ordinary AA alkaline batteries, or use rechargeable NiMH batteries.
| Scanner and Camera Combined - EdgeReview.Com October 10, 2000 |
Scanner and Camera Combined
By Darshan Somashekar - Print Article - Email Article
Abera Digicap 620 & 620G - Abera Technologies Inc. 17050 Bushard Street Suite 200 Fountain Valley, CA 92708 -
714-593-9946 - www.abera-tech.com/ - sales@abera-tech.com
Flatbed scanners, despite their low prices and high resolution images, still have one major fault. Portability will never be on
any flatbed scanner's feature list. Scanning has always been limited to the desktop; if you needed to scan a document in
from another location, the best work-around would be to pick up a digital camera and take a picture of whatever it is that
you needed. However, especially with documents, using a scanner would be a much better idea, with most scanners
coming with OCR software. I have yet to see a camera that supports optical character recognition, and will probably have to
wait for much longer.
By Darshan Somashekar - Print Article - Email Article
Abera Digicap 620 & 620G - Abera Technologies Inc. 17050 Bushard Street Suite 200 Fountain Valley, CA 92708 -
714-593-9946 - www.abera-tech.com/ - sales@abera-tech.com
Flatbed scanners, despite their low prices and high resolution images, still have one major fault. Portability will never be on
any flatbed scanner's feature list. Scanning has always been limited to the desktop; if you needed to scan a document in
from another location, the best work-around would be to pick up a digital camera and take a picture of whatever it is that
you needed. However, especially with documents, using a scanner would be a much better idea, with most scanners
coming with OCR software. I have yet to see a camera that supports optical character recognition, and will probably have to
wait for much longer.
All that, hopefully, will change with the new Digicap 620. Not a digital camera, nor a scanner, the Digicap is a little bit of both. This portable scanner has a wide variety
of uses, ranging from individual to SOHO to government needs. The scanner weighs less than a pound and measures 6 x 2.4 x 3.2 inches. It can scan color images
and documents from anywhere, running on common AA batteries. The CEO of Abera Technologies, Bill Lee, said, "Unlike typical scanners, bulky and chained to the
desktop, Abera's truly portable scanners can be used wherever the images are to capture them right there: newspapers, magazines, photos, business cards, or even
walls, fabrics, or bulletin boards."
The Digicap scans objects by being slid over them. Once the object or document is scanned, the digital copy is stored in the 4 MB of Flash memory. Abera claims that
the Digicap can store up to 350 pages of line art or 20 color images, with the highest resolution at 300 dpi. Afterwards, the images can be transferred to computer or
laptop via USB or the integrated IR port.
The Digicap also supports OCR, making document editing easy.
The portable scanner comes in two flavors, the DigiCap 620 and DigiCap 620G. The major difference between the two is that the 620 supports color, while the 620G
does not. The price differences reflect the extra color features in the 620; the color version costs $248, while the grayscale costs $178.
Features:
300 dpi Scanning Resolution
Storage: 4 Mbytes Flash Memory
Connection: USB and IR
Power: Rechargeable or Alkaline Batteries
of uses, ranging from individual to SOHO to government needs. The scanner weighs less than a pound and measures 6 x 2.4 x 3.2 inches. It can scan color images
and documents from anywhere, running on common AA batteries. The CEO of Abera Technologies, Bill Lee, said, "Unlike typical scanners, bulky and chained to the
desktop, Abera's truly portable scanners can be used wherever the images are to capture them right there: newspapers, magazines, photos, business cards, or even
walls, fabrics, or bulletin boards."
The Digicap scans objects by being slid over them. Once the object or document is scanned, the digital copy is stored in the 4 MB of Flash memory. Abera claims that
the Digicap can store up to 350 pages of line art or 20 color images, with the highest resolution at 300 dpi. Afterwards, the images can be transferred to computer or
laptop via USB or the integrated IR port.
The Digicap also supports OCR, making document editing easy.
The portable scanner comes in two flavors, the DigiCap 620 and DigiCap 620G. The major difference between the two is that the 620 supports color, while the 620G
does not. The price differences reflect the extra color features in the 620; the color version costs $248, while the grayscale costs $178.
Features:
300 dpi Scanning Resolution
Storage: 4 Mbytes Flash Memory
Connection: USB and IR
Power: Rechargeable or Alkaline Batteries
| TEST DATA / Tronics - AVN Online Oct 2000 |
[Quoted From AVN Online Magazine:]
"Abera NoteTaker 868C Handheld
The NoteTaker 868C is a portable, wireless hand [handheld] unit combining
scanning, compression, storage, wireless infrared transmission and USB
connectivity functions. With flash memory and rechargeable batteries. $299
[$248 now].
Abera: www.abera-tech.com"
"Abera NoteTaker 868C Handheld
The NoteTaker 868C is a portable, wireless hand [handheld] unit combining
scanning, compression, storage, wireless infrared transmission and USB
connectivity functions. With flash memory and rechargeable batteries. $299
[$248 now].
Abera: www.abera-tech.com"
| Wired Magazine August 2000: Over the Rainbow: Pity the poor pocket scanner |
Review Quoted:
"Over the Rainbow
Pity the poor pocket scanner doomed to reproduce the world in workaday
grayscale. Abera's NoteTaker 868C, by contrast, captures full color. The
15-ounce, 6-inch-long unit sucks up photos, fabrics, priceless painting, and
napkin-note brainstorms at 300 dpi. A single sweep grabs up to 22 inches -
enough for a full newspaper column; included page-manager software
re-creates full-page originals by stitching together the 4-inch-wide swaths.
Images save as JPEG or BMP files and upload to via USB or IR port."
Wired Magazine, August 2000
"Over the Rainbow
Pity the poor pocket scanner doomed to reproduce the world in workaday
grayscale. Abera's NoteTaker 868C, by contrast, captures full color. The
15-ounce, 6-inch-long unit sucks up photos, fabrics, priceless painting, and
napkin-note brainstorms at 300 dpi. A single sweep grabs up to 22 inches -
enough for a full newspaper column; included page-manager software
re-creates full-page originals by stitching together the 4-inch-wide swaths.
Images save as JPEG or BMP files and upload to via USB or IR port."
Wired Magazine, August 2000
| Zeitung zum Sonntag - Germany Oct 15, 2000 - Das Gedächtnis aus der Jackentasche |
Review (in German language) quoted from Seitung zum Sonntag - 15. Oktober
2000:
Das Gedächtnis aus der Jackentasche
"To scan"" heißt im Englischen ursprünglich absuchen, seine Augen über etwas
wandern lassen, mit dem Blick abtasten. Seit die ganze Welt ditalisierbar ist,
haben den Menschen diese Aufgabe Maschinen abgenommen, die folgerichtig
Scanner heißen und das Ergebnis ihrer Arbeit nicht als Bild im Gehirn, sondern
als Datei auf der Festplatte speichern. Früher waren diese Geräte immobil und
voluminös, heute gibt es drahtlose Scanner, die in jede Jackentasche passen.
Das mechanische Gedächtnis emanzipiert sich: Früher wartete es darauf, die
Dinge mitgebracht zu bekommen, heute reist es selber durch die Welt.
Foto: www.abera-tech.com
2000:
Das Gedächtnis aus der Jackentasche
"To scan"" heißt im Englischen ursprünglich absuchen, seine Augen über etwas
wandern lassen, mit dem Blick abtasten. Seit die ganze Welt ditalisierbar ist,
haben den Menschen diese Aufgabe Maschinen abgenommen, die folgerichtig
Scanner heißen und das Ergebnis ihrer Arbeit nicht als Bild im Gehirn, sondern
als Datei auf der Festplatte speichern. Früher waren diese Geräte immobil und
voluminös, heute gibt es drahtlose Scanner, die in jede Jackentasche passen.
Das mechanische Gedächtnis emanzipiert sich: Früher wartete es darauf, die
Dinge mitgebracht zu bekommen, heute reist es selber durch die Welt.
Foto: www.abera-tech.com
