Canon imageFORMULA P-208

216 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 216 reviews of Canon imageFORMULA P-208. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and reliability. The size and usability are also appreciated. There are some mixed reviews about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Canon imageFORMULA P-208 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon imageFORMULA P-208

alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 user reviews of Canon imageFORMULA P-208 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the design and price are overall positive. The size and usability also get good opinions. Opinions are divided on the reliability.

usability, size, price, design

91% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Canon imageFORMULA P-208

alaTest has collected and analyzed 65 user reviews of Canon imageFORMULA P-208 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the price and design. The reliability and size also get good feedback.

usability, size, reliability, design, price

88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Engadget (engadget.com)

活．科技：Canon imageFORMULA P-208

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : M. David Stone (pcmag.com)

Canon imageFormula P-208 Scan-tini Personal Document Scanner

The Canon imageFormula P-208 Scan-tini Personal Document Scanner offers duplexing and an automatic document feeder.

Duplexes. Automatic document feeder. Scan utility in firmware allows scanning without software installation.

No software included for converting scans to editable text.

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Canon ImageFORMULA P-208

Canon's ImageFORMULA P-208 is a neat, USB-powered, portable scanner, with optional wireless connection. Strangely, no OCR software, though.

Well-designed support software, Automated and one-touch scans, Plastic card scan

Fiddly paper guides, No OCR software supplied, Can only scan to graphics files

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : Dave Mitchell (crn.com.au)

Review: Canon ImageFormula P-208

Portable duplex scanners usually come at a premium, but Canon's little P-208 offers this and more for far less than the competition.

A compact duplex scanner that’s easy to use, performs well and runs without drivers.

Nov, 2013

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

The best scanner ....Very happy with the purchase

Easy to use. USB plug-n-play Very quick scanning. Good optical resolution. Scanned all my non-standard (size and thinckness) papers w/o andy problem. Low cost ($99 during holiday)

After scanning several old docs.... i thing dust got stuck in the rollers. It makes squeaky noise. Scanning quality is still good.

Jan, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

solid portable printer, but room for improvement

I mentioned a lot of cons, but I am happy with it since these compromises are necessary for the portability and size. I would like to see better build quality or materials especially given the retail price.

*Very convenient size and portability. *USB power is convenient. It's using a USB to mini USB B connection. *Default scanning is fast and outputs good quality. *Duplex works well. If the backside is blank, it won't appear in the scan automatically.

*Workflow would be much more efficient to be able to split scans into multiple groups/files rather than everything in a session having to be in a single output *It has a lot of trouble on multiple documents if the sheets have been folded or are not...

Dec, 2013

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Fantastic

- I have accidentally ran stapled documents through the scanner and it had zero issues scanning the top and back page. The staples didn't get stuck or harm the scanner. Though i wouldn't recommend it, it's still a bit forgiving in user error. -The...

- light weight - Small in size, fantastic for storing under a monitor or somewhere out of the way yet accessable - Scans rather quickly and accurately - It does a decent job of detecting which side is up on a typed document - it can scan pretty much...

- the gears tend to squeal a bit. I'm hesitant to open it up and apply some grease but it is rather distracting - Only the 360 image shows it, but the front flap folds down and it has two adjustable tabs to secure to the sides of the paper. If you do...

Nov, 2013

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

devourous petit documents muncher scanner

Amazing scanner, its functionality defeats its size. The application driver do not need to be loaded in the OS. Out of the box, can be plugged in XP and have it in service w/o any reboot. It has only two buttons. Read the manual though for the...

A great petit scanner that is handy to scan 10 pages documents at once in around a minute. It is a plug and play, kinda remind me the gizmo hand scanner that I had once attached to by 80286 Sanyo machine. This thing does not need configuration or...

None, except for the retail price. It is too high. Get it on sale.

Oct, 2013

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