Like many people this time of year, I've been giving a lot of consideration to New Year's Resolutions. And, like many people this time of year, two things are at the top of my list: Getting better organized and losing weight. Believe it or not, Fujitsu's ScanSnap iX500 helped me do both.

Incredibly fast high resolution scans with virtually no jamming.

Bundled software is slightly clunky with non-standard dialogue windows and navigation

The best scanner ever. Scan to any file format. Great product.

You will love it

*** UPDATED *** I've been using the previous model, the ScanSnap S1500 for almost 4 years now. I liked it so much that I bought a second one. To me, it completely transformed the concept of going paperless: from painful and time consuming to cool and even fun.

(2 items) If your total experience with scanners is with the flatbed type that sits atop all-in-one printers, you may be excused for thinking scanners are not all that exciting. Given the slow, awkward, one-sheet-at-a-time way these devices perform, it's hard to imagine using them to convert a stack...

Super-fast scanner; Software settings offer complete control over scan quality and format; Customizable Quick Menu makes it easy to select a desired scanning task; Scanner-to-mobile-device scanning "cuts the cord" to the Mac; Combines all scan management into a single app; Offers unique features,...

Quick Menu only accessible immediately after a scan; Third-party software needed to effectively store and manage scans; Scanner slower and more likely to jam than ScanSnap; Software can be confusing; especially for basic tasks; NeatCloud requires a monthly fee

It's easy to be passionate about some electronic products - tablets or smartphones, for instance. Scanners, though, are an altogether harder sell. With their mostly utilitarian looks and strong but unglamorous workloads, scanners may be relied upon by many, but it would seem strange for us to feel...

This is an amazing scanner that will help organize your life. There have been lots of great reviews for other previous Fujitsu models. This one has been very reliable for the last 2 weeks. Good software bundle as well.

Very fast - Duplex - Includes Adobe Acrobat X full version - Can also scan to your portable device/tablet/phone via WiFi

- No flat bed - Cost

Great for businesses that regularly deal with hundreds of hard copy pages, but others could do better with an MFP or portable document scanner

Great for businesses that regularly deal with hundreds of hard copy pages, but others could do better with an MFP or portable document scanner

We've heard about the paperless office, but how easy is it really to live a paperless life? With cumbersome scanners and poorly designed software, the answer is "not very," but the Fujitsu ScanSnap ix500 and accompanying mobile app are a confident step in the right direction.

Fujitsu's ScanSnap iX500 is as multitalented as desktop scanners come. It touts fast scan speeds, USB 3 connectivity, and wireless support for scanning directly to mobile devices. The iX500 feels sturdy, and its flip-up ADF has room for 50 sheets.