[Trainer-Talk] Preferred Desktop Scanning Solution

[Greg Aikens]

Thanks for this Mark. Apparently it has a TWAIN driver so it should work with other OCR software too, like Text Cloner.  

I'd still be interested in hearing what other centers are using as far as hardware. 

Thanks in advance,

Greg

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Hi Greg:

If you are using Kurzweil 1000, the Hovercam Solo 5 is a good option and used by one of the largest non-profit training facilities in my area.  

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Subject: [Trainer-Talk] Preferred Desktop Scanning Solution

Hi all,
A few months back I asked for OCR software recommendations and got some great responses. Now I'm looking to replace our aging flatbed scanners with something else and wanted to reach out for more suggestions.

What are other trainers/centers using for hardware when teaching OCR?

Personally, I like something like a Perl or Bookscanner which sits on a stand above the document for easy page turning so I can take advantage of the automatic/batch mode options in some OCR software.

I believe the Perl is about $800 and I have found some commercial book scanners for $400 or so which include their own OCR software. Are there better solutions out there?

Thanks,
Greg

Greg Aikens
Senior Assistive Technology Instructor
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Atlanta, GA 30308
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