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The Pentax DSmobile 600 Scanner offers quality scanning in a compact unit. Weighing less than a pound and measuring under a foot, this sleek little scanner sports a user-friendly design for feeding paper in and scans at a 600 dpi optical resolution.

With multiple scanning modes, a person can scan their information in a 48 bit internal system with 24-bit true color output and 8 bit gray scale capabilities. A truly versatile little scanner, Pentax DSmobile 600 Scanner is compatible with many operating systems, including Windows Vista, 2000, XP, ME SE and even with Mac OSX 10.3 and newer.

This scanner, because of its dimensions is easily portable and allows the user to scan anything from a business card to a full size document. It is powered by the USB interface, so it does not require a bulky AC adapter be attached to it. It has very few moving parts to it, which give this scanner not only a lot of reliability, but also operation that is smooth and maintenance free. It is backed by a full year warranty.

Scanning is a breeze even when a person is on the go because this system offers a simple and easy to user sheet fed design. It can be easily plugged into a laptop and deriving its power from the laptop, will quickly and accurately scan information into the computer in a format that allows for text to be edited and information to be stored safely and securely.

The Pentax DSmobile 600 Scanner received excellent reviews from those who have purchased and used it. It is considered an excellent tool for organizing, and is lauded for its small size, its quick and quiet operation, its reliability and its ease of use.

The software is not up to par with the great quality of the scanner itself, but over all, customers have been very satisfied with the whole system.

The software for Mac users, however, has drawn some criticism as being inferior to that of the software designed for the PC. Although it does claim to be Mac compatible, once the software is downloaded from the Pentax site, the scanner does not function as fully as it will on a Windows operating system. The scanner does work with other software, such as Photoshop or Word: Mac. However, for those Mac operators who want to use this scanner, they might want to consider using the image capture software that Mac computers have in the applications folder to capture the scan.

From over the road truck drivers, to account managers, to schoolteachers, to small businesses, many people are using the Pentax DSmobile 600 Scanner for their portable scanning needs. Still others use it attached to their desktop model computers due to its ease of use, quick capture and minimal space requirements.

For anyone in a job that requires them to travel extensively and send information back to corporate headquarters, or just to keep track of expenses or contacts, or other documentation while on their journey, the Pentax DSmobile 600 Scanner is an excellent choice in mobile scanning systems. Due to its ease of use, speed, flexibility and accuracy, this sleek little we consider this scanning device a solid buy.