Category: accessible Devices
Hi everyone, sorry if this is in the wrong board. I'm considering purchasing a scanner and some software for work. I'll be working with clients, and want a way to easily access forms and paperwork. I was think of purchasing Kurzweil 1000. It sounds like something that would be helpful. I'd also like software that'll allow me to create and publish documents as well as fill out forms that have been scanned into my computer. Any suggestions as to what may work best? Sorry, if this is a bit vague, I'm new at this scanner buying thing. Any information would be apreciated. Thanks.
Kurzweil sounds like a good choice! I have it, haven't used it much, but it seems to work fine! As far as the software, I think it really depends on what kind of software you are looking for. There are a lot of different programs you can create documents with, and I know with Kurzweil, you can create documents where you save the things you scan! But I'd check on google or somethin for that kind of program and you may find some good ideas. Anyway good luck!
I have used K 1000 and it has been working fine for me so far. You can save the scanned files in different formats as well so I think that's a good choice...
- Raj
I think Kurzweil is a good choice. I don't know if you can fill forms in with openbook, but you can definitely scan things with it.
Thanks guys for all the good suggestions. Open Book? Is that like Kurzweil? I don't know that I've ever heard of it. I'll do a bit more research on Kurzweil though. As of now, it sounds the most promising
Open Book is made by Freedom Scientific, but the voice sounds kind of similar.
My personal favorite as manyhave said is Kurzweil 1000. It has the longest, but the clearest owner's manual of any assistive technology product I've ever used or recommended. OpenBook seems to be a bit faster, but the optical character recognition isn't as accurate, at least in earlier versions of the product. The owner's manual isn't as massive as Kurzweil. In the newer version of Freedom Scientific scanning/reading products and even JAWS, the Realspeak Solovoices are a bit better than earlier ones. Those are the two options that seem to be the most popular. There are less expensive alternatives such as Text Cloner, but I honestly haven't played with them. Good luck in your choice/search.
Lou
Yes, Kurzweil is the best bet. Openbook isn't as good as Kurzweil and from what I've heard Kurzweil is cheaper.