Welcome to the next generation of efficient technology for fast-paced business world. Thanks to this, we have now portable scanners that can wirelessly scan critical documents to smartphones, tablets, PCs or Macs. Or, scan directly to cloud services from your PC or Mac.

The Fujitsu ScanSnap iX100 ($229) is one of the most impressive portable document scanners we've ever seen, though it's off the mark in small ways. On balance, however, the good points-from small size to OCR accuracy-far outweigh any problems, making the iX100 our new favorite for portable scanning...

Portable; Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct; Scans with or without a computer; Scans to smartphones and tablets so you can see scanned images immediately

If you scan business cards to your mobile device, there's no way to import them to the business card program later; Simplex (one-sided) scans only

The Fujitsu ScanSnap iX100 ($229) is one of the most impressive portable document scanners we've ever seen, though it's off the mark in small ways. On balance, however, the good points—from small size to OCR accuracy—far outweigh any problems, making the iX100 ($193.85 at Amazon)  our new favorite for portable scanning without a computer. Like the two scanners it replaces as Editors' Choice—the Visioneer Mobility ( at Amazon) and the Xerox Mobile Scanner —the iX100's strongest point is that it offers a good solution to the biggest problem with PC-free scanning. In all three cases, you can check the quality of each scan on your phone or tablet while you still have the original handy to rescan if necessary. Even better, you can use your mobile device to work with the file, email it, or upload it to the cloud without having to wait to get back to a PC. The Basics The iX100 is a convenient size and weight for a portable scanner at 1.4 by 10.7 by 1.9 inches (HWD) and just 14 ounces....

The Fujitsu ScanSnap iX100 portable scanner lets you leave your computer at home and scan to a smartphone or tablet instead, making it easy to check scan quality on the spot.

Portable; Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct; Scans with or without a computer; Scans to smartphones and tablets so you can see scanned images immediately

If you scan business cards to your mobile device, there's no way to import them to the business card program later; Simplex (one-sided) scans only

Before I had the opportunity to review the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX100 ($199, ￡186.40, AU$232) I doubt I would have ever written the following opinion: scanning documents can be fun. Most of us have had jobs and internships that required us to stand for hours at a time in front of massive, radioactive,...

I admit that the main reason I accepted this evening invitation was to see the view from the top of The Shard, sadly the 34th floor was the highest we got but this amazing portable scanner made up for the disappointment initially felt.

Portable scanners aren't new, but one from Tokyo-based Fujitsu Ltd., maker of the benchmark ScanSnap S1500, deserves some attention. Luckily, the company's new portable ScanSnap iX100 not only withstands the spotlight, it deserves it.

Who needs a portable Wi-Fi scanner? You do, if you'd like to be able to open a drawer, pull out your scanner, and scan documents quickly with no wires or plugs to deal with. Or if you want to do your expense reports at the coffee shop. Or scan while sitting on the couch. You get the idea.

The Fujitsu ScanSnap iX100 portable scanner lets you leave you scan to a smartphone or tablet instead, making it easy to check scan quality on the move. also you can leave the laptop at home. Advantages: Portable. Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct. Scans with or without a computer.

Nice and compact, software a little confusing but works fine.

I used the fujitsu scansnap for a couple of days now and I'm on the fence whether I should keep it or send it back. PROS: -Light weight. -Compact. -Fast scanning. -Relatively good scans, nothing compared to my Fujitsu Scansnap ix500, but it's ok for a portable scanner.