Welcome to Zoom In Online™'s Tech Friday series. This week, we'll review the Neat Receipts scanner and organizer.
Overview:
Often times, paper tracking can be cumbersome and time consuming. In a world where most workspace tasks are digital, paper receipts are difficult to track due to their unusual size and gradually fading ink.
While there are numerous digital office solutions, Neat Receipts is a unique product that is geared towards effective document management.
Setup:
The initial setup for Neat Receipts is fairly straightforward -- install the software, connect the device, and start scanning. The portable sized scanner simplifies the setup process as it doesn't require a large surface.
Pros :
- Portable scanner: perfect on the desk or for the frequent traveler.
- Robust software: Unlike many software packages that accompany hardware devices, the included software is fairly robust and capable. The software includes the ability to scan a vast variety of documents that can sorted and categorized.
- Uses: Given the device's ability to scan various types of documents, the potential uses for Neat Receipts are enormous.
- Search: The software can effectively search through various documents and related contents, making data organization an easy task.
Cons:
- Longtime users of Neat Receipts are required to pay an additional $39.95 to upgrade to the latest version of the software. Given that the software is the hub of this product, the upgrade price should be eliminated.
Conclusion:
Priced at $199.95, Neat Receipts should be a required purchase for any business!
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April 3, 2008 - 6:22pm
