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VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand

VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand

891 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (443)
price (87)
size (70)
design (35)

Negative
reliability (19)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 891 reviews of VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the design and size are on the whole positive. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some critical opinions about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the usability. The size is also appreciated.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand

alaTest has collected and analyzed 806 user reviews of VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the design and size. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably. Many are less positive about the reliability.

usability, price, size, design

reliability

84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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

VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand Wi-Fi PDSWF-ST47-VP

The VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand Wi-Fi PDSWF-ST47-VP works without a PC, and it lets you scan to, and confirm scan quality on a phone or a tablet.

Scans without a PC. Wi-Fi lets you confirm scan quality with a smartphone or tablet, or even scan directly to a mobile device.

Requires a microSD or microSDHC card to scan, but doesn't ship with one.

If you want a portable PC-free scanner with Wi-Fi, but don't want a wand scanner, be sure to take a look at the Visioneer Mobility, our Editors' Choice pick for a PC-free manual-feed scanner. If you want a wand scanner, however, the Wi-Fi support in...

Aug, 2014

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

VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand With AutoFeed Dock (PDSDK-ST470-VP)

The VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand With AutoFeed Dock (PDSDK-ST470-VP) is both a wand scanner and a manual-feed scanner.

Scans without a computer. Works as both wand scanner by itself and as a manual-feed scanner with its dock.

Comes without required microSD memory card.

Feb, 2014

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

VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand PDS-ST441-VP

The VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand PDS-ST441-VP lets you both scan and check scan quality without a computer.

Scans without a computer. One-inch color display with zoom lets you check scan quality on the spot after scanning.

Depending on the seller, it may come without the microSD or microSDHC card it needs in order to save scans to files.

Oct, 2012

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

VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand PDS-ST415-VPS

The VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand PDS-ST415-VPS does far better than most wand scanners at recognizing text.

Scans without a computer. Can easily set resolution at up to 900 pixels per inch, plus set the file format to JPG or PDF.

Comes without the microSD or microSDHC card that it needs for storing scans.

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Jul, 2012

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

VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand PDS-ST415-VP

The handheld VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand PDS-ST415-VP can scan a full page in a single sweep.

Scans without a computer. Highly portable. You can easily set resolution and set for color or black and white.

Comes without required memory card. Can't confirm image is okay until after connecting to a computer.

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by : Max Mutter (techgearlab.com)

VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand Review

The VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand is an interesting concept for a home office, and both its price point and portability are very appealing. However, it...

Interesting Concept

Poor scan quality, very difficult to use, no character recognition

The VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand is an interesting concept for a home office , and both its price point and portability are very appealing. However, it proved to be so challenging to use that we could not recommend buying it. Unless you have an...

Mar, 2022

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Expert review by : Aron Schatz (aselabs.com)

VuPoint Magic Wand Portable Scanner

Was there a time when you were presented a document that you needed a digital copy of with no scanner in sight? VuPoint has the solution for you with their Magic Wand Portable Scanner. There are many benefits to having a portable scanner, not just for...

I have to say, I'm not so sure this is actually a niche product. This actually seems like one of those "everyone who is into computers should have one" kind of product.

Aug, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)