Yes, Abby Fine Reader is $99. Hmmm, what type of problem were you having with it? I am assuming you already have the correct driver and software installed for your scanner? And you're right, it would be ideal to have access to a program that would allow you to scan, recognize and read all in one. Unfortunately, other than Docuscan, I don't know of any such program just yet. I have been rather impressed with the scan quality of Abby so far though. :-)
-- Jenny Wood Phone: (972) 989-3894 Email: kc5...@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter/Skype: kc5gni On May 20, 2011, at 7:27 PM, Kimberly thurman wrote: > Actually, I didn't think it took terribly long to process, but I just don't > know if I want to drop $299 on it right now. I just wish there was another > solution on the Mac that didn't require using to applications to get a > scanned document, as is the case with needing to use Vuscan and then ABBYY > Fine Reader. > > Isn't ABBYY Fine Reader $99? I wasn't successful getting it to work during > the trial period, but I kind of put it asside and forgot about it. Now, I'm > loathe to put down $99 for it, and then find out I still can't get it to > work. > > My desktop PC I was using to scan with an old Dell all-in-one and ABBYY Fine > Reader version 5 has just died, and I don't have a scanning solution at all > at the moment. I do have a sighted husband, so it is not terribly urgent. > Guess I"m just biding my time here. Maybe Serotech will put Docuscan on > sale? :) > On May 19, 2011, at 10:58 PM, Jenny Wood wrote: > >> Personally, I think Docuscan works rather well with a flatbed scanner. My >> only hangup with it is the "cloud-only issue and the time in which it takes >> to process a single page. >> >> -- >> >> Jenny Wood >> Phone: (972) 989-3894 >> Email: kc5...@gmail.com >> Facebook/Twitter/Skype: kc5gni >> >> >> >> >> On May 19, 2011, at 8:50 PM, carolyn Haas wrote: >> >>> Ricardo: >>> Thanks for the tip. I didn't realize it would work with a scanner. >>> >>> >>> On May 19, 2011, at 7:16 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: >>> >>>> The cloud issue is valid but, you don't need a camera. My photo smart all >>>> in one worked just fine. >>>> >>>> hth >>>> >>>> Ricardo Walker >>>> rwalker...@gmail.com >>>> Twitter, Skype, and AIM: rwalker296 >>>> www.mobileaccess.org >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On May 19, 2011, at 7:34 PM, carolyn Haas wrote: >>>> >>>>> I haven't yet. I'm a lousy shot with a camera, and I thought that one >>>>> needed to use one.:) >>>>> >>>>> And then there's the issue of the cloud for doing the interpreting. I >>>>> think it's easy enough for my stuff to get compromised without sending >>>>> mail to the cloud for perusal.:) >>>>> >>>>> Carolyn >>>>> >>>>> On May 19, 2011, at 1:39 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi, >>>>>> >>>>>> Have you tried docuscan? >>>>>> >>>>>> Ricardo Walker >>>>>> rwalker...@gmail.com >>>>>> Twitter, Skype, and AIM: rwalker296 >>>>>> www.mobileaccess.org >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On May 19, 2011, at 12:20 AM, carolyn Haas wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Jenny: >>>>>>> I have a canon mp160, and an hp photosmart d10. My canon scans far >>>>>>> faster than the HP, which surprised me. That was using Openbook. >>>>>>> Working with Vuescan was very slow with both scanners I used up my >>>>>>> trial of Abbyy before I could do much with it. But, I hear it's pretty >>>>>>> persnickety about which scanners it will work with. I'm looking for >>>>>>> scan times under 30 seconds, and I sure didn't have that with >>>>>>> vuescan.'It's been disappointing to have to go back to that other OS >>>>>>> for serious bouts of scanning.:) >>>>>>> But, so far, that's the most efficient way to get things done. >>>>>>> Take care >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Carolyn >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On May 18, 2011, at 1:32 PM, Jenny Wood wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi Carolyn, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Just out of curiosity, what type of scanner do you have? I think you >>>>>>>> may have told me before, but I think I need a refresher. :-) I will >>>>>>>> say that as a follow-up to our docuscan discussion, I really started >>>>>>>> digging further into scanning possibilities for my mac. I tried a >>>>>>>> program called Exactscan Pro, which was sort of okay, but I was >>>>>>>> disappointed with the quality of the recognition. However, I also >>>>>>>> downloaded a trial version of Abby Fine Reader, and I actually wound >>>>>>>> up purchasing it within the first couple of days. I am very impressed >>>>>>>> with the recognition, and it works very well with my scanner and >>>>>>>> scanner software. My only complaint at all about this program, is >>>>>>>> simply the fact I have to launch the scanner software separately to >>>>>>>> begin the scanning process, and that Abby asks you to save the file >>>>>>>> before reviewing it. Having said that, it really comes down to an >>>>>>>> extra button push or two difference from what I might get out of >>>>>>>> K1000. I have used it intensely since having bought it. I intend to >>>>>>>> continue using it even once I get Fusion up and running. I will use >>>>>>>> K1000 primarily for larger scanning projects, since it will allow me >>>>>>>> to scan repeatedly without necessarily having to save anything. As >>>>>>>> far as going through the daily mail or random papers around the house, >>>>>>>> Abby does the job perfectly. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Jenny Wood >>>>>>>> Phone: (972) 989-3894 >>>>>>>> Email: kc5...@gmail.com >>>>>>>> Facebook/Twitter/Skype: kc5gni >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On May 18, 2011, at 1:52 PM, carolyn Haas wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hi John: >>>>>>>>> That's one reason I haven't made that little investment. If I'm >>>>>>>>> going to buy that app, I don't want to have to jump through lots of >>>>>>>>> hoops to use it. I have to say this is one area where accessibility >>>>>>>>> really could use a proberveal kick in the pants--Ok, upgrade.:) >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I absolutely hate having to tell people I need to use the PC to scan >>>>>>>>> most conveniently. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Thank you for your input. >>>>>>>>> Carolyn >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On May 18, 2011, at 12:43 PM, Jon Cohn wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I have done this with TIFF and PostScript files. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Even though I got a copy of Abby (old version) with my scanner, the >>>>>>>>>> new Abby does not recognise my Epson Perfection scanner. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On May 18, 2011, at 1:21 PM, carolyn Haas wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Hi: >>>>>>>>>>> I'm debating about purchasing Abbyy for my Mac to access it's ocr >>>>>>>>>>> capabilities. I am wondering from someone who uses it whether I >>>>>>>>>>> can upload an image to it from, for example, an email attachment >>>>>>>>>>> and have it convert to text. 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