ROLLEI FOTOTECHNIC DR5 Ultra Compact Digital Camera

Product Description

Rollei dr5 is an ultra-slim 5-megapixel digital camera in stylish metal body. With 4.8x high-tech Apogon super wide-angle zoom lens.PRODUCT FEATURES: Only 25 mm thick; Ready to shoot after only 0.8 s; Minimum shutter lag only 0.10 s; D-VarioApogon super zoom lens with focal lengths from 4.6 to 22.2 mm (28 - 135 mm in 35mm photography); Close-ups down to 1 cm; Variation of macro AF focus zone; Manual focusing option; 256-zone evaluative metering plus average and spot metering; Flexible power supply - 2x type AA NiMH batteries or 1x Li-Ion block 3.7 V/1800 mAh; Multi-mode flash with automatic output compensation for close-ups.

Customer Reviews:

The zoom makes it a winner.......2005-06-19

To set the scene: I'm pretty serious about photography, and I recently bought a Canon EOS 20D as my primary camera. It's a great camera, but it's not a camera I want to carry around everywhere. I always like to have a "small" camera I can carry with me when I might want to take a few snapshots. My most recent small camera has been a Pentax Optio 330GS, but I was looking to move to something a bit smaller and 5MP class. When I saw the DR5 announced it had one feature that really caught my attention--the 4.8x optical zoom going down to 28mm (35mm equivalent). I like to take wide angle shots, and wide angle capability is hard to find in digital cameras. (In part because digital sensors perform best when the incident light rays are normal to the array, and wide angle lenses are easier to make if the rays at the edges come in off-normal.)

My test shots over the weekend have convinced me it was a good purchase. The shutter response is good, without the annoying delays present in earlier generation digital cameras. (Macro focusing can be a bit slow if the subject isn't completely still.) Pictures are reasonably sharp with the "normal" sharpness setting. Some can be improved a bit with an unsharp mask, but in general the camera does a good job. (I haven't tried the "sharp" sharpness setting, but I suspect it would give some shots an oversharpened look. I prefer to have the camera err slightly on the soft side, and then sharpen those pictures that need it in Photoshop.) Exposure and color are fine. I wasn't able to see much difference between the "normal" and "fine" quality settings, but that's not surprising for the outside-around-the-neighborhood type of pictures I was taking. (I'm sure I could find pictures where it would make a difference, but there are a lot of scenes for which jpeg compression really works very well, and a modest difference in compression will not be noticeable.) It's not the easiest camera to set I've ever used, but it's not bad if you are willing to spend 15 min skimming the manual. It uses two AA batteries (get NiMH rechargeables), which avoids the proprietary battery hassle. It also has an optical viewfinder, which I still like better than staring at the LCD on the back.

Overall ...

This camera is small, but there are much smaller ones available.

It performs well, but is probably not the best in most areas.

If you are looking for a camera to turn heads, this isn't it.

If you are looking for a deal, there are very good cameras that are less expensive.

If, however, you want to break out of the 3x optical zoom limit of most pocket cameras, and especially if you want to have a 28mm (35mm equivalent) capability, then this camera is your choice (at least in the US), and a fine choice it is.

ROLLEI FOTOTECHNIC DR5 Ultra Compact 5 Megapixel Digital Camera

Average customer rating:

Excellent combination of performance and value

ROLLEI FOTOTECHNIC DR5 Ultra Compact 5 Megapixel Digital Camera

Manufacturer: ROLLEI FOTOTECHNIC
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Camera Type - Ultra Compact
Dimensions - 3.9 x 2.2 x 1.0 inch
Weight - 150.0 gram, 5.2 ounces
Aspect Ratio 4 - 3
Optical Viewfinder

ASIN: B000A1L0K8

Product Description

Includes: USB & Video cables, 2 AA batteries, wrist strap, driver CD, & operating instructions. The Rollei dr5, is a stylish ultracompact model 5 five megapixel imager and D-Vario-Apogon branded 4.8x optical zoom lens. Scheduled to reach stores in March (with pricing as-yet unannounced), the dr5 offers both an optical viewfinder and 1.8" LCD display, ISO sensitivities up to 800, 3 metering modes, SD / MMC and 12MB built-in storage, as well as USB and video connectivity.

Thanks to its instant readiness, the Rollei dr5 is ideal for spontaneous candid shooting and capturing elusive subjects: It is ready to shoot in just 0.8 of a second. The camera's shutter lag is no more than 0.10 second.

Manual control options on the Rollei dr5 include exposure control either by programmed AE or compensated manually. In addition to automatic white balance, there are manual presets for sunlight, cloudy, tungsten and fluorescent. The built-in flash will automatically compensate output at close range and has red-eye-reduction auto and fill-flash modes as well as slow sync. The Rollei dr5 will also record brief video clips, complete with sound. Video and photos are stored either in the internal 12MB memory or on an SD or MultiMedia card. Since the camera also supports PictBridge - pictures can be directly printed on a suitable printer, without going through a computer. And if you just wish to view your pictures or edit them at a later date, simply connect the camera via its USB or video port to a computer or TV set. Lens Type - D-Vario-Apogon Shutter Speed - 8 - 1/2000 second Metering Modes - 256-zone Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot White Balance, Auto, manual; sun, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, Manual Self Timer - 2 or 10 seconds Movie Format - AVI (QuickTime Motion JPEG) with audio at 320x240 and 160x120 Max frame-rate - 30 frames per second File Format - TIFF, JPEG (EXIF 2.2)

Customer Reviews:

Excellent combination of performance and value.......2006-02-20

Small enough to carry in your pocket yet large enough to give you contol, 5 MP and most important the optical zoom (at 4.6x) is 50% stronger than the typical 3x in cameras this size and price. You can shoot by viewing the subject on the screen or thru the lense. Metal case with solid feel-you can feel the "German engineering" in your fingertips. Batteries last a long time. Sufficient features (like the close up mode that lets you get up to within inches of the subject) to keep the run of the mill camera user happy. Downloads to computer are very quick and easy. Use of lots of the functions can be figured out intuitively, without having to study the manual. Decent "movie" capacity. Negatives: software is not explained at all in the printed manual, and not very well in the CD manual, although once you figure it out, it works pretty well and has lots of flexibility. You will also want to buy a larger memory chip right off the bat, but JR has these cheap too. The view screen is kind of small, but otherwise works fine. All in all great performance for the price. I've used this camera for about 9 months and am pleased with the purchase. I previously used a cheap digital ($50), just to see if digital was for me, before that 35 mm film.

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Ink Toner Kit for Epson Stylus 7500, Yellow

Manufacturer: Amazon Imaging Inc
ProductGroup: CE

All Accessories | Printer Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

For Epson Model

Stylus 7500.

Yellow

Ink Toner Cartridge

ASIN: B00078VJP0

Product Description

Inkjet Supplies
For Epson Model
Stylus 7500.
Yellow
Ink Toner Cartridge

Product Description

Average customer rating:

Great System

theater sound

Happy with performance

JBL SCS135S 6-Piece Speaker System (Silver)

Manufacturer: JBL
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Home Theater Speaker Systems | Speakers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
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Monster Cable SFLM GP-50 SuperFlat Mini Navajo White Easy-to-Hide Speaker Cable (50 Foot Piece with 4 Prs. Pins)

Panasonic RPHC100 Noise Cancelling Monitor headphones with folding design and carry pouch

Product Features:

5.1-channel surround-sound speaker system including 4 satellites, 1 center-channel speaker, and 1 subwoofer

100-watt powered, ported subwoofer with 8-inch driver

Satellites and center channel: up to 100 watts power handling (with 8 ohms impedance)

Video shielded to allow close, distortion-free placement on or near your television

Includes all necessary mounting brackets and speaker cables

ASIN: B0000632RZ

Amazon.com Product Description

Hungry for senses-tingling surround sound but tight on space or funds? You can still get the most from your DVD player and audio/video receiver with this full-range surround-sound speaker system from JBL. The SCS135SI's quartet of stylish silver satellite speakers (left/right front and left/right surround) and center-channel speaker fill a room with sound, while the 100-watt subwoofer rounds out the bottom end, delivering the floor-shaking bass supplied by a program's low-frequency-effects channel (the ".1" in a 5.1-channel presentation).

All speakers are video shielded to allow distortion-free placement on or around a television, and the satellite speakers may be mounted on optional stands, shelves, or the wall (via supplied wall-mount brackets). JBL recommends powering the satellites with 10 to 100 watts per channel--that's enough to enjoy exciting home-theater sound, but those seeking bigger thrills will want larger amplifiers and heavier-duty speakers.

Each satellite houses a 3-inch driver and 1/2-inch titanium-laminate dome tweeters, and the center-channel uses the same transducers as the satellites for seamless blending, but has two midrange drivers for extra power and clarity, since the center channel carries up to 70 percent of a film's sound (including most dialogue). The ported subwoofer uses a large, 8-inch woofer for bass reaching down to around 35 Hz.

The subwoofer offers versatile hookup options: you can feed it a dedicated LFE signal from your compatible surround receiver; you can feed it left/right stereo outputs from an extra pair of audio outs on your receiver or integrated amplifier; or you can wire it directly inline with two of the supplied satellite speakers or even your existing left/right stereo speakers. (JBL provides speaker wire for this purpose, and the detailed instruction book describes the precise hookup procedure.)

What's in the Box
Four satellites, a center-channel speaker, a powered subwoofer, four speaker-mounting brackets, requisite speaker cabling, and a user's manual.

Customer Reviews:

Great System.......2004-01-31

I had been looking to expand my home theater system for quite a few months when I came across this system. I had been looking up specs online and going into stores to see how they performed. I have a medium sized room and this system does very well. I already had to large tower speakers and was going to put two of the surround satellites in a box, but instead also bought the JVC 8030VBK receiver which can create 7.1 channel sound with any format, so instead I used them all. The subwoofer produces deep rich sounding bass very cleanly at half volume, it doesn't really distort at higher volumes, but instead tends to take over the sound field of whatever you are listening to. The satellites creates crisp and even highs throughout the room and the center channel provides really clean dialogue. The speakers also come with wall mounts and a lengthy amount of medium gauge speaker wire, which doesn't need to be upgraded and provides really easy wall installation. Overall I am very pleased with the system. Others I compared it too were the JBL 236si with the slightly larger speakers and louder subwoofer, but I found that the smaller speakers actually produced a better sound. I also compared it to the Onkyo HTS760 which almost sounded as good, but whose satellites were almost four times larger, bulkier, and uglier. I also compared it with the Sony Dream system which looked great but leaves a lot to wish for in the sound catagory. For the size, sound, look and price, this system cannot be beat. I recommend it with no reservations.

theater sound.......2003-08-28

Excellent sound quality from these speakers when compared with others. The sound comes out crystal clear and does not even show distortion at higher levels.

Happy with performance.......2003-08-08

The speaker system gives great sound at a fair price. The subwoofer produces more bass than you could ever need. The size of the speakers allow you to place them almost anywhere you want (even mounted as the mounts are included). This system gives us great sound with our DVD's, our HDTV, and our CD's. We think we made a good chose.

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Efficient Networks 120-5871-002 Speedstream Business Class DSL Router

Manufacturer: Efficient Networks
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Routers | Wired Networks | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

Flexible, all-in-one router/security solution

Built-in firewall protection

Compatible with all broadband connection methods

Transfer rate of 10 Mbps

ASIN: B00006B9JN

Product Description

SpeedStream Business Class DSL Routers provide DSL access for up to 100 or more users with robust firewall and optional Secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) capabilities. With these features, it is no wonder that SpeedStream Business Class DSL Routers are some of the most widely deployed today.Providing broadband access, best-of-class routing, and advanced security features to small and medium businesses, SpeedStream Business Class DSL Routers are the complete DSL solution. Versatile, secure, and scalable - get a SpeedStream Business Class DSL Router and expand your DSL capabilities today!

Product Description

Information technology professionals rely on HP quality to ensure maximum productivity. As the power of applications, processors, memory adapters and storage devices increase, high-end computer users are seeking ways to optimize their system performance. HP provides leading solutions, adding new levels of performance, availability, flexibility, and management.

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FUJITSU FPCM60802 N6410 LifeBook Notebook PC

Manufacturer: FUJITSU
ProductGroup: Personal Computer

Notebooks | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

Includes - lithium-ion battery, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Works, Office 2003 60-day trial (Student/Teacher Edition), Quicken 2006 New User Edition, Norton AntiVirus 2006, Roxio DigitalMedia SE, & more.

Intel Core Duo Processor T2300 (1.66 MHz)

2MB L2 Cache

667 MHz FSB

17 Crystal View wide XGA+ LCD

ASIN: B000EWQJUY

Product Description

Fujitsu N6410 LifeBook Notebook PC - At the heart of this notebook is the Intel Core Duo processor T2300, which delivers 1.66 GHz of speed and dual processing cores. Dual cores means that it's like getting two 1.66 GHz processors in one! It also features Microsoft's Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system. When the laptop is connected to a TV, you can browse your media with Windows XP MCE, via an extremely user-friendly graphical interface. Easily viewed and operated from the comfort of your couch! ATI Mobility RADEON X1400 with up to 256MB of memory (128MB of dedicated / 128MB of shared memory) 1GB of DDR2 667MHz SDRAM (upgradable to 2GB) 2 RAM Slots (both occupied) 160GB SATA 4200 RPM HDD Dual-Layer DVD Writer - (write speeds) up to 2.4x Dual-Layer DVD+R, 8x DVD-R, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD-RW, 4x DVD+RW, 3x DVD-RAM, 24x CD-R, & 10x CD-RW Dual-Layer DVD Writer - (read speeds) up to 8x DVD-ROM & 24x CD-ROM Integrated Wi-Fi Certified Atheros Super AG Wireless Networking Card (802.11a/b/g) Integrated 56k v.90 Modem 1 Type II PCMCIA Card Slot 1 Memory Stick, SD, xD Media Reader Slot 1 ExpressCard Slot Ports - 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet, 4 USB 2.0, 1 Firewire (4-pin), 1 VGA Out, 1 S-Video Out, Optical-digital (S/PDIF) Out, Microphone In, Headphone Out

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Da-Lite Manual 159" Diagonal HDTV Format Home Theater Wall Screen with Video Spectra 1.5 Fabric

Manufacturer: Da-Lite Screen Company, Inc.
ProductGroup: CE

All Home Theater Systems | Home Theater Systems | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
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Product Features:

Model C with Controlled Screen Return and Video Spectra 1.5 fabric.

Easy to Use Heavy-Duty Wall or Ceiling Screen. Provides great performance and smooth operation.

Controlled Screen Return (CSR) is a feature offered exclusively by Da-Lite to assist in the quiet controlled return of the screen into the case.

Video Spectra 1.5 is specially designed with a reflective coating, which provides an increased amount of brightness with a moderately reduced viewing angle. The increased gain of this surface makes it suitable for environments where ambient lighting is uncontrollable and a projector with moderate light output is utilized. Gain 1.5 with a 35-degree viewing half angle.

ASIN: B00028ZCRQ

Product Description

The Model C with Da-Lite's patented Controlled Screen Return (CSR) is the last manual screen you will ever need to buy. Controlled Screen Return provides for a quiet controlled return trip for the screen time after time and the wide range of available sizes, fabrics and three formats make the Model C with CSR a class act capable of meeting any projection requirements. Installation is effortless with optional T-bar scissor clips for drop ceilings, choose optional extension brackets to extend the screen from the wall or simply flush mount to the wall. Designed with the needs of corporate, religious, educational and home theaters in mind, the Model C with Controlled Screen Return will provide lasting value and exceptional viewing for years to come.

Da-Lite Manual 159" Diagonal HDTV Format Home Theater Wall Screen with Video Spectra 1.5 Fabric

Average customer rating:

Da-Lite Manual 159" Diagonal HDTV Format Home Theater Wall Screen with Video Spectra 1.5 Fabric

Manufacturer: Da-Lite Screen Company, Inc.
ProductGroup: CE

Audio & Video | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
Product Features:

Model C with Video Spectra 1.5 fabric.
Heavy-Duty Manual Wall or Ceiling Screen.
Ideal for large size conference or training rooms. Permanently lubricated steel ball bearings combined with nylon bushings and heavy duty spring assembly offers smooth operation even in demanding applications.
Video Spectra 1.5 is specially designed with a reflective coating, which provides an increased amount of brightness with a moderately reduced viewing angle. The increased gain of this surface makes it suitable for environments where ambient lighting is uncontrollable and a projector with moderate light output is utilized. Gain 1.5 with a 35-degree viewing half angle.

ASIN: B00028ZCP8

Product Description

The Model C combines the affordability of a manual screen with the capacity of an electric screen. Choose from square, video and HDTV formats depending on specific projection scenarios and the wide range of available sizes: 50" x 50" to 200" diagonal. Six available screen surfaces meet any projection environment requirements and the standard black masking borders will effectively enhance perceived contrast. Classrooms, meeting and training rooms and home theaters around the world enjoy the flexibility, reliability and quality of the Model C.

Product Description

For more than 100 years, Energizer - through continuous invention and innovation - has played a vital role in how people live, work and communicate. Energizer powers people's lives around the globe by: offering consumers superior value in portable power and lighting products and creating and delivering superior consumer and customer solutions that elevate Energizer as the global portable power leader.This Energizer CM2560-C Standard Camcorder Battery is intended for Sony CCD-M7.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.

Nickel Cadmium Camcorder Battery For Energizer CM2560-C

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Nickel Cadmium Camcorder Battery For Energizer CM2560-C

Manufacturer: Batteries.com
ProductGroup: CE

Rechargeable | by Type | Batteries | Batteries, Chargers & Power Supplies | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics | Button Cell | Coin Cell | A | AA | AAA | AAAA | C | D | 6V | 9V | 12V | Heavy Duty

Product Description

Nickel Cadmium Camcorder Battery For Energizer CM2560-C

Average customer rating:

Beware...it doesn't work as advertised

Better Than Expected for Macintosh User

Bad, bad, bad

Excellent Scanner

This baby adjusts for colored backgrounds

IRIS Pen II Executive Scanner

Manufacturer: IRIS
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Handheld | Scanners | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics
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Product Features:

Handheld pen-sized OCR scanner

Scans up to 1,000 characters per second

Supports up to 56 foreign languages

Reads font sizes from 6 to 22 points

Text-to-speech lets you hear what you've scanned

ASIN: B0000636X5

Product Description

The IRISPen II is a pen-sized scanner that allows you to enter data (text, numbers, bar codes and handwritten numbers) into any Mac OS and Windows applications. What you get is real editable text, right at the cursor position. You save time and you even enjoy that tedious data-entry. Simply slide the IRISPen over the text you want in your application!With up to 1000 characters recognized per second the IRISPen beats all other forms of retyping, it is best suited for small pieces of text, tables etc where a traditional scanner and OCR software takes more time. Instead of retyping text with the IRISPen you just need to scan the information and that's it you need to do nothing else. The scanned information is instantly entered in the Windows/Mac OS application that you are using right at the position of the cursor, no copy paste needed once again you only need to run the IRISPen over the information you wish to have in your computer. All you need to do is scan the information you want to have in your application. Simply install the software, plug the IRISPen and off you go, straight forward to use, will be collecting information at lightning speed in no time.The IRISPen Executive software converts your IRISPen into a multifunctional productivity tool. This software-only upgrade extends the capabilities of the pen-sized OCR scanner dramatically; as a result, your IRISPen becomes unquestionably the most versatile reading device available! Up to now, you were able to recognize printed and typed material. The Executive software extends your system with four major add-on capabilities: speech synthesis, bar code reading, hand printing recognition and recognition of dot matrix documents. Furthermore, the IRISPen Executive is equipped with advanced image adjustment features that allow to read a wider range of documents and a multiline reading mode that increases the pen scanner's ease of use.

Amazon.com Product Description

This portable, handheld scanner provides a wide range of time-saving conveniences. With up to 1,000 characters recognized per second, the IRIS Pen II Executive Scanner is suited for rapid scanning of small samples of text or for taking notes and scanning tables. It can also scan directly into any Windows or Mac application starting at the position of the cursor. Plus, the text-to-speech option lets you hear what you scan, and in a relatively natural voice.

The IRIS Pen II recognizes data on many types of documents, reading 6 to 22 point size fonts with text, numbers, handwritten numbers, and bar codes, as well as reading dot-matrix letters. It supports foreign language uses (up to 56 languages) and is programmable, letting you define two functions that are triggered by single and double clicks (tab, enter, space).

The Pen II provides improved image stability at varying speeds and offers gray scale document recognition. Additional features include left-to-right and right-to-left scanning, central line tracking, multiline mode, recognition of wavy or distorted characters, a line skew tolerance of 10 percent with a word slope tolerance of 20 percent, clear scanning of inverse text (white letters on dark background), and automatic input of tables (like invoices and price lists) into your database or spreadsheet. The idle mode reduces power consumption.

When directly connected to the USB port of a PC or notebook, the scanner supports plug-and-play operation and is powered by the USB port, so there's no need for an external power supply. Support for serial/parallel port is available.

Customer Reviews:

Beware...it doesn't work as advertised.......2005-12-01

This scanner makes too many errors and is pretty slow. I expected better after reading the other reviews.

Better Than Expected for Macintosh User.......2005-08-24

This is an early report after owning the pen for a week. I'm an OS X Macintosh user and while we are frequently forgotten when it comes to cool hardware, Iris remembered us...thank you! Frankly the pen works better than I expected it to, especially after reading the occasional negative reviews, which seem to be greatly exaggerated. I was tempted to give the pen a 5-star rating, because what the scanner attempts to do is quite complicated, compared to a flat-bed scanner. The pen scanner must be both smaller and much more intelligent. What holds me back from a 5-star is that the pen is not entirely plug-and-play. If the pen is disconnected from the USB hub, it's my experience that you must reconnect the pen and then restart the computer, or the pen is not recognized. Several times I've needed to restart to get the pen working for me again. The tilting of the pen (which some complain about) is easy, because there's a wide flat surface on the pen that guides the angle. What is important to remember is that you must calibrate in the same light as you scan. My initial frustration at inaccurate scanning was because I had calibrated under a bright lamp light, then proceeded to scan in a way that my hand cast a shadow on the text. After the obligatory restart, and being careful to keep the light consistent on the paper, scanning progressed smoothly, and it seems the unit scans faster than the recommended 1 inch per second. I could hardly believe the reviews that the pen would scan directly into MS Word, but it does, quickly and accurately. One particular font in a book turned a lot of the "e"s into "c"s but a spellcheck corrected those in short order, and I suspect I was going much faster than was recommended at the time. So far, this pen scanner excels at the difficult task of taking notes--a few here, a few there--from textbooks and magazines. A worthy research aid for writers and students.

Bad, bad, bad.......2005-05-05

Even if I carefully followed the instructions, it was impossible to get a clean text. Almost every word I scanned had one or two mistakes. The time to correct those mistakes amounts to the time it would take to type the text with two fingers, as I always type. In short, I have the Iris Pen "Executive" in the closet and I don't think I will ever use it again.

Excellent Scanner.......2005-03-28

The recognition is surprisingly good and it is very easy to use. I am a college professor and it has been a helpful tool in preparation for class.

This baby adjusts for colored backgrounds.......2004-06-09

This is not so much a review as a heads up to the reviewer (Roy Herron) who said it was useless to him because he scans on colored backgrounds. You can adjust for background color on the Executive model just for this purpose. You said you bought from a seller, so I'm guessing that you didn't get all the documentation with your purchase. So, call ReadIris Tech Support (1-(561)-921-0847) and they can tell you how. I use mine for scanning barcodes when packing books. Makes it easy to keep track of what's in each box.

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