Have you ever gone to visit your grandmother and noticed that one-of-a-kind picture of Aunt Eula Mae hanging on her wall? You would love to have a copy of that picture.
The problem is that picture is one-of-a-kind. It has been in that frame, pressed up to the glass, for over half a century.
You could beg Grandma to let you take that picture with you to get a copy made. If she did relent, she would worry the whole time the picture is off the wall. And, what if something were to happen to it while it was out of Grandma’s sight?
If you try to take the picture out of the frame so that you could get a clear shot of it, chances are very good that you will ruin the picture. Grandma would be devastated.
You could whip out the cellphone and make a bad, grainy snapshot of it. We’ve all seen those. They usually come out with all sorts of glare and you really can’t tell what the image is when you copy a picture that way.
Or, you could break out your handy Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner and scan it while it is still hanging on the wall. How great is that?
All you have to do is take a series of overlapping scans and the software does the rest. It stitches the pictures using a program called EasyStitch.
It stores it on an SD card. You can then take the SD card to a local photo outlet, pop it in their automated photo kiosk and out comes a near perfect copy of Aunt Eula Mae.
You could even load it into your computer via an SD card port or the USB adapter that is included. That way you can share it online with your family and friends.
You could also send it off to one of those discount printing services that makes your digital image into great enlargements, mouse pads, or whatever.
One really great feature is the StoryScans software. Using this, you can record Grandma’s story of Aunt Eula Mae, in Grandma’s own voice. This is a treasure that cannot have a price put on it.
The Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner is so easy to use even this old redneck can do it. If I can do it, you can do it. You don’t have to be the next Bill Gates or Steve Jobs to use this thing. Just click, scan, and enjoy. It is that simple.
You can save photos, your grandkids’ artwork off their mama and daddy’s refrigerator, or even off the wall at their school when you go for open house. All the other grandparents will want to know where you got your Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner and how easy it is to use.
The Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner is a must have for any genealogist. With it you can scan documents you find at the library or at a relative’s house (with permission, of course).
You may even find yourself scanning pictures you have laying around your own house so you can archive them and back them up on your computer.
You will find the Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner to be the go to tool at the library when doing genealogy research. You find an interesting picture, use the Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner. You locate an old military record, the Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner can scan it. You don’t have to worry about damaging the original document. It can stay in its frame or in the scrapbook, etc.
Do you remember those magnetic photo albums from back in the 70s? You can scan pictures from one of those without having to take the picture out of the album. This works great when dealing with newspaper articles (like obituaries) that have been saved in an old photo album.
We did a test to check for color fidelity, comparing the iPhone 5s and the Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner. Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner won. The color was truer to the color in the photograph on the scan than on the picture taken with the iPhone. The iPhone made the photo more warm-toned than it actually is. The baby is yellower and the carrier cover has pinkish tones in the iPhone photo.
We love our Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner. It is worth many times the suggested retail price. You will love yours and you will find it so easy to use that you will tell all your friends.
It is lightweight too, so easy to carry. You can get optional tote bags or just pop it in a large purse.
You will want to always have your Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner with you wherever you go because you will find all sorts of opportunities to use yours once you have it.
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Product Description
The Flip-Pal mobile scanner is the world’s original photo and document flatbed scanner that does not require a computer to operate.
The Problem
Vintage photos and other priceless keepsakes scattered in boxes and drawers that are disorganized, aging, and unprotected from loss from water or fire. Photos that are difficult to remove from their picture frame, scrapbook or album. Family history records that are fragile and one-of-a-kind. Stories by elders that go unrecorded.
The Solution
The Flip-Pal mobile scanner is:
- Versatile,
- Quick and simple to operate,
- Accurate,
- Keeps your originals safe, and
- Mobile
StoryScans talking images
Flip-Pal is the only scanner that lets you do more than just scan your old photos and other memorabilia with their names and dates. With its exclusive StoryScans capability, you can preserve and share life’s stories as talking images. Use the included Flip-Pal Toolbox software (OS-X or Windows) or ScanTools app (iOS and Android) to record voice and combine it with the scan into a small High Definition (HD 1080P) mp4 video file that tells the story. The sight and sound are never separated and a special player is not required.
Imagine how your family and friends will feel when you send them the picture of your uncle, with him describing the coincidences of how he was inducted into the Navy. Papa enjoying the antipasto – a bit early. Your mom’s 10th birthday, with her mom and grandma. Grandma’s recipe card showing the fine details of her handwriting, tattered edges, smudges, the decorative picture, with her voice telling you about it. And, every grandparent would cherish seeing a scan of your daughter’s drawing she created today in art class, with her voice telling about it. You’ll be inspired with endless possibilities for your stories that will enrich your life and of those around you.
Key benefits
Versatile:
The amazing EasyStitch software automatically stitches together multiple scans of large photos, documents, artwork, quilts, maps and more. Like a jigsaw puzzle.
This is very important! Imagine your disappointment if you were to travel to a library, genealogy site, or to a family gathering, for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to capture a vintage document or photo, and then return home and was unable to stitch it. The Flip-Pal engineering team took a wide variety of sample images and optimized EasyStitch to handle even the most complex and large on computers with regular amounts of computer memory. As a result, you can depend on the Flip-Pal Easystitch software.
Have you ever tried taking a picture using a digital camera of small objects such as jewelry, coins, badges, and other collectibles with high detail? It takes an expert to get a decent picture that way. It's easy with Flip-Pal mobile scanner. Take the lid off, put the object(s) on the glass, and drape a dark-colored tight-weave cloth over the objects. The dark color will add emphasis and clarity. Great for showing off, trading, and selling your collectibles. Also great for insurance documentation.
Quick and simple to operate:
Just seven seconds to scan at 300 dpi. You’ll save hours and hours of time not having to remove pictures, taking them to the scanner, and then returning them to their place. Not only is it quick in operation, but it is quick in getting started. The package is easy to open – no scissors required. Just turn on the power, optionally set the time and date, and press the big green scan button. Easy. There is no software to install, no cables to connect. Do your first scan in minutes after opening the box.
Accurate:
Scans a high-quality digital image, far better than what can be captured with a camera or smart phone. 600 and 300 dpi resolution settings. Uniform illumination. Colors and dimensions that are true to the original. No interpolation. Uses a state-of-the-art low noise sensor.
Keeps your originals safe:
Scan photos without removing them from the album, scrapbook, or frame. They are kept safely in place with the flip-and-scan technology that the Flip-Pal team invented and patented.
· Take the lid off
· Flip the scanner over
· Position it by looking through the clear back.
It will scan through the plastic covering the photo, or the glass of the frame, without reflection.
The flatbed’s glass is gentle on old and fragile photos and documents. There is no harmful contact by a sheetfeed’s rollers or a wands' edge. Ragged edges and tears are no problem.
Low light intensity makes it suitable for fragile genealogy records.
Mobile:
Scan Anywhere… Anytime
· Your traveling pal that goes with you
· Scan while watching TV
· Lightweight, compact and durable
· Cordless
· Fits in a hand bag
· Deluxe carry cases available separately
· Battery powered
· Stores the scans on an SD memory card
· 1.7" LCD shows the scans
· Wireless upgrade available, great for use with
mobile devices like smart phones and tablets
Everything you need is in the box
· Scanner 10.25 x 6.5 x 1.25 inch
· Four AA batteries (installed)
· Standard 4GB SDHC memory card (installed)
· SD to USB adapter, converts SD card to a
USB "thumb" drive
· Quick Start Guide
· Flip-Pal Toolbox software (Windows, OSX)
· StoryScans talking images
· EasyStitch automatic stitching,
· Color correction, rotations, cropping
· Partner cloud services
· pre-recorded on the SD memory card
no CD or download required
· Scan Tools app for iOS and Android devices
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Love love love! Got this yesterday and been a scanning fool since it was delivered. All my grandma's old pictures uploaded to our family tree. I'm one happy girl!Down side it EATS batteries. Defiantly add a set or 2 of rechargeable batteries to your cart. It takes 4 AA batteries!
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