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michaelpa...

M$1 February 12, 2009 01:08 AM

Why is there a Mac version and a Windows version of the same Fujitsu ScanSnap scanner? S510 vs S510M

Really. Besides the paint job and the software that comes with it, what the hell's the difference? I compared these things and spec for spec, they're the same, with the only difference being the software that's included.

So, can I buy a S510 and run it on my Mac if I had the software that came with the S510M? Anyone have experience doing this very thing?

S510: http://www.fujitsu.com/us/services/computing/peripherals/scanners/scansnap/s510.html
S510M: http://www.fujitsu.com/us/services/computing/peripherals/scanners/scansnap/s510m.html

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ahbook

February 12, 2009 01:21 AM

Unfortunately it is not as easy as just using the Mac software with the Windows ScanSnap 510 and vice-versa. For whatever reason, Fujisu doesn't allow that.

There have been people who have used a crazy Japanese version of the driver to do this, but I haven't personally tried it.

I have been told that Fujitsu is finally getting smart and the S1500/1500M, which will be out this year, will in fact work cross platform and it is just the shipped software that is different, but that doesn't help you right now.
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http://www.documentsnap.com/scansnap-s1500-at-ces/

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• You actually told me about a new product, and I've learned that I don't need the new one and can just stick with the old one, provided I get the Mac version. Thanks!

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February 13, 2009 07:32 PM

Any compelling reasons to wait for the S1500 in your opinion? The current generation of ScanSnap seems great, but I can't find much info on the upcoming S1500 other than its mentions at CES. It would seem not much has changed except for a redesigned software interface.

OK, I did a little digging and found this:

* It will be called the ScanSnap S1500M
* Intelligent resolution function
* Paper double-feed detection
* Redesigned software interface for Leopard
* Enhanced business card scanning
* 20ppm
* Bundled with Acrobat 8

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February 13, 2009 07:36 PM - New Source

http://www.documentsnap.com/new-fujitsu-scansnap-1500m-announced/

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