# Scanning and OCR

Category: Geeks r Us

## Post 1 by Leafs Fan (I'll have the last word, thank you!) on Wednesday, 19-Jan-2011 10:40:42

I am thinking about acquiring a scanner for work. I am just wondering what your experiences are. Anyone have experience with the SARA or Pearl from FS? I have also heard of the iPal. Anyone have any suggestions on these, or on any other possibilities? Thanks.

## Post 2 by Thunderstorm (HotIndian!) on Wednesday, 19-Jan-2011 11:50:15

I personally prefer openbook. and I've also used fine reader but I like openbook better since I liked the expression of it's own voice.
fine reader has no self-voice, though.
Raaj.

## Post 3 by BigDogDaddy (Help me, I'm stuck to my chair!) on Wednesday, 19-Jan-2011 15:43:44

I have had great success with the pearl. I have set up probably a dozen clients up with one in various settings with no complaints. This is Moore than I can say for my few placements of the eye pal.

## Post 4 by Leafs Fan (I'll have the last word, thank you!) on Thursday, 20-Jan-2011 10:30:40

Thanks for the tips. Much appreciated.

## Post 5 by OceanDream (An Ocean of Thoughts) on Thursday, 20-Jan-2011 13:46:03

I quite like my HP all-in-one! As for OCR, I personally prefer Kurzweil, but Open Book is pretty good, too. the only reason I prefer Kurzweil is that the recognition is usually at least 95% accurate, and if it's any less, the program warns you. As far as I'm aware, Open Book doesn't do this.