The WorkForce DS-30 marks the Epson's first foray into the still portable scanner market. As the new kid on the block, Epson has to tangle with some already established names, specifically Neat Receipts, Plustek and Xerox. So does the DS-30 have what it takes to shake up the portable scanner market?

Stylish design; Strong software suite; Excellent scan quality

Slow color scan speeds

Although the scanner works just fine, the software provided with this unit is not at all comparable to the Neat software that comes with their portable unit. For the $50 or so, I wish I would have bought the Neat unit.

Scanner is comparable to neat receipts

Software is very basic; needs a lot of work

In most ways, the Epson WorkForce DS-30 portable scanner ($179.99 direct) is simply one more variation on an old standard: a no-frills, portable scanner limited to manual feeding and simplex (one-sided) scans.

Small; Light; Inexpensive; Gets power over USB cable; Can send files to Microsoft SharePoint, EverNote, and Google Docs

Simplex (one-sided) scans only; Manual feed only

Epson rarely lets me down with scanners. For such a small, portable device, it is quite efficient in producing quality scans. The software is reasonably comprehensive and has the usual options of DPI and correction. Feed is only single page and tends to skew unless you use the software correction.

Easy To Set Up; Easy to Use; Efficient; Nice software interface; Quality Construction; Reliable; Small footprint

Single page feed

" Although I just bought the scanner yesterday, I've had the opportunity to use it several times and it works very well. The software was easily downloaded to the computer and the scanner worked immediately.

I purchased this for around $100 thru OfficeMax. It's great for getting all of my accumulated "need to organize" notes, papers, etc. into one place. This is the first step to decluttering from a paper avalanche. Expect some of the cons listed from this great, portable scanner. Just work around them.

portability; speed; can scan in series; powered from usb no power outlet needed

light weight so shifts easily when scanning; can scan in series but short window to do so

Good size when there is limited space for storage, and the carry bag is very good to keep it clean and safe. Easy to scan although the software was little difficult to download.

really handy for a road warrior like me. I really like to do as little paperwork at home as possible. this device makes me much more efficient on the road.

Small!, Powers off of USB (from a laptop) with no issues; Takes good quality pictures and doesn't take forever to do it; has a nice carry case as well; papers routinely go through without getting chewed or fold in any way; TWAIN! meaning that it will happily interface with third party software

Price, I was hoping for a device that simply is a document feed scanner was a little cheaper; (but they are all this way) Software, as most devices these days the manufacturer software is hugely bloated and very slow; I recommend using something like NAPS2, works very well

I use this scanner in my company pickup on site and it has worked excellent.