Flip-Pal mobile scanner

by Couragent, Inc.

• Keeps Your Memories Safe - scan album photos in place, patented "flip-and-scan" technology, see-through window for framing the original, safeguard important documents and images and store in a safe location
• Scan small to large originals, photos, drawings, quilts, even small objects like coins or jewelry, newspapers, bound books, albums and magazines
• High quality digital image, high resolution retains the detail, color, dimensions and texture true to the original, 600 and 300 dpi resolution settings
• For Memory Keepers who want to conveniently and reliably scan photos, images in books and magazines, and works of art so that they can be stored digitally, then shared with family and friends for under $150. The patented flip-and-scan technology allows you to scan photos safely while still in the album or frame. Unlike alternative solutions that don't have the combination of mobility, accuracy, versatility, and keeping the original safe, the Flip-PalTM mobile scanner is compact, simple to operate, has high resolution, quick scan time, battery power, cordless - no computer required, and onboard memory.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 2 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• ASIN: B003VPPA56
• Item model number: Flip-Pal 100C
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (110 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 25, 2010

Product Description

For Memory Keepers who want to conveniently and reliably scan photos, images in books and magazines, and works of art so that they can be stored digitally, then shared with family and friends for under $150. The patented flip-and-scan technology allows you to scan photos safely while still in the album or frame. Unlike alternative solutions that don't have the combination of mobility, accuracy, versatility, and keeping the original safe, the Flip-PalTM mobile scanner is compact, simple to operate, has high resolution, quick scan time, battery power, cordless - no computer required, and onboard memory.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

180 of 180 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Tool a Researcher Can Have. November 28, 2010

By UTAustin

I ordered one of these 2 months before they were ready to ship. I had been looking for something like this for at least two years to take with me to the library to scan references. I am 64 and have problems with the nerves in my hands that make my handwriting degenerate quickly - and I hate standing in line for the scanner when I could be doing more research. My Flip-Pal takes care of that and more. I scan the references, take them home and put them into the computer with the micro card, and then... the trick ... I run it through my OCR program, and it's typed automatically into my file. With a little comparative editing, I'm done.

It is possible to use the wand scanner in a similar fashion. I have one, I've compared them.
The Flip-Pal allows you to see what you are scanning. The Wand doesn't.
The wand type will do an entire letter size sheet at once. The Flip-Pal only scans 1/3 to 1/2 a page at a time, but you can fix that in the computer.
The Flip-Pal has a little screen that lets you see that you got a good scan. The wand type doesn't and lets you go home thinking you have a load of material only to find that much of it is bad.
The Flip-Pal scans every time, just like a big scanner. The wand type sometimes has to be used several times just to get one to work.

I found the wand frustrating and have found the Flip-Pal a joy.
And it has all those other uses, too. And Pictures that aren't distorted. I'm quitting. I would be here all night telling you how great it is.

134 of 136 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, fast and easy! October 29, 2010

By Jo Ann Graham VINE™ VOICE

I got my flip-pal scanner last week in the first shipment of this wonderful new product! I have been using it this week while on a visit to out of state family. I have been able to scan over 100 of old, old family photos in less than an hour while they were still in the frames and matting! It is so fast and easy I could not believe it. The scanner is light and portable and fits easily in my airline carry on. This scanner has allowed me to save and share family photos that would otherwise be lost to most of the family. I am thrilled with this product that can also perform normal scanning and can scan 3D items too.

No, I am not affiliated with the company in any way -- I wish I was though since this venture is sure to be a success! It is the best! They market it for family history scanning but it has a million business and personal uses too. Scan old recipe cards or favorite recipes in cookbooks so you don't have to type it in the computer. Make a record of your family jewelry, medals, important documents for insurance and legal purposes and whatever you choose with ease. I love this thing!

84 of 84 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great product! November 22, 2010

By cynthia hoppe

Amazon Verified Purchase

I read several reviews of the Flip-Pal on various sites. I started scanning old photos as soon as it arrived and the FlipPal is as easy and as great as everyone said it was. My dad was a tail gunner in England in WW2 and kept a mission diary. I am putting together a book of his experiences by incorporating his photos with his text. Many of the pictures were faded, but the color restore feature made them much easier to see. The "stitch" feature is amazing. By making several scans of a large photo, the easy to use program "stitches" them together seamlessly. It helps to leave a good size border around the multiple scans so it makes a crisp edge on the final picture. I will watch to see if this company makes any other products in the future because this one is amazing.