New scanR features

scanR is introducing our Office Files (beta) product today.  If you have office documents (Word, Excel, or Powerpoint, WordPerfect) you would like to read on your mobile phone, scanR can make it happen.    Log into our web site, upload the document through our web site uploader, and your document will be converted into images readable using the scanR handset application. You can also email Office files to file@scanr.com.  Currently we support BlackBerry, with Symbian, Windows Mobile, and more on the way.  Give it a try and let us know what you think!

FAQ:

What file formats are supported?

Office Files (beta) currently supports Excel, Word, Powerpoint, pdf, WordPerfect,  rtf, and csv file formats, including Office 2007 formats.

How do I get my files into scanR?

 Upload your Office files via the Uploader in our web site (you have to log in first.)

How long does it take?

 File conversion takes a couple of seconds per page once upload is done.

What format is the converted document?

 scanR stores rendered images of the document pages, and serves them to the handset in small chunks which can be rapidly downloaded. 

scanR gets Enterprise kudos

Getjar announced its top 5 applications for mobile devices last month, in its Third Annual Mobile Awards, and scanR won for top enterprise application!  We couldn't be more proud of the growing utility we provide for mobile scanning in the workplace.   Read about it here for example.   Along with Opera Mini, Twitter, Google Maps and Strands Social, scanR is becoming a valued part of the mobile experience.

Scan and fax with the BlackBerry Storm

The BlackBerry Storm is the first BlackBerry with a high-quality, auto-focus camera!  To celebrate, scanR released a new version of its software, making it even easier to scan and fax on the go.  Now BlackBerry Storm users can scan documents, whiteboards and business cards into searchable PDF files and electronic contacts, or send faxes anywhere in the world.

Scan and fax
The BlackBerry Storm has a 3.2 megapixel camera that takes great pictures and can be used with scanR to capture nearly anything printed or written on paper.  Simply take a photo of a document, whiteboard, or business card with scanR and get a digital scan or fax in just few seconds.

View your documents
scanR Mobile is designed for the unique touch screen of the BlackBerry Storm.  With its large size and tactile feedback, it’s perfect for easily scanning your information and viewing your files. 
The newest feature, designed for BlackBerry, is a quick, simple way to view your documents on the go.  scanR Mobile lets you view your documents without downloading the entire file first, saving you time and lowering your network use.   You can view, scroll and zoom your scanned files, giving you access to all of your information, without a computer.

scanR is available for download at www.scanr.com on your computer or m.scanr.com/download on your phone.  scanR is free to try and costs as little as $3 a month for unlimited use.

Here are some screenshots:

Scan a photo

View your files

Zoom into page

T-Mobile G1 Google Phone Can Scan and Fax

If you're interested in the T-Mobile G1 Google phone, you'll be glad to know that you can scan and fax with it.  T-Mobile, Google and HTC have included a great 3 megapixel camera in the G1!

Simply take a photo of a document, whiteboard, or business card, email it to scanR, and get a digital scan in just few seconds. Then, download your scan as a PDF, text, or vCard file or send a fax anywhere in the world. 

To scan or fax, send your photo to these email addresses:

• For documents: doc@scanr.com
• For whiteboards: wb@scanr.com
• For business cards: bc@scanr.com

scanR will reply with a link to view your scan online, fax it or download it to your PC or phone.

Nokia E71

We've been waiting for this.  The Nokia E71 is the first phone with a keyboard that puts it all together for scanR.  The E71 has a 3.2 Megapixel auto-focus camera and a small, light design that really fits in your pocket. 

The camera works great with scanR and captures all of your business and personal information in a few clicks.  Below is the photo of a document taken with the Nokia E71.  Click the image to see a larger version.

Here is the scanned document from scanR. You can click this image too or download a PDF version: Download Nokia_E71_document_PDF.pdf.

scanR also creates a text version of scanned documents. 

"July 15,2008
Dear Parent,
Thank you for participating in the summer Stroke and Conditioning competitive swim

clinic." 

Read the full text: Download Nokia_E71_document_text.txt.

The Nokia E71 is only available in Europe and Asian markets now.  We're looking forward to the North American version from Nokia and similar smartphones from other companies.

Upload your photos online

Many of you have been waiting for this for a long time.  Well, now you have it.  Starting today, you can upload to scanR on the web.  Just sign into scanR and click the shiny new "Upload" button. 

Here's a screenshot:

In the past, if you wanted to upload a photo from your computer, you had to send it as an attachment in email.  Now, in a couple of clicks you can quickly upload and scan up to 20 photos at a time!

Sony Ericsson 8.1 megapixel camera phone

Wow! Sony Ericsson managed to get an 8 megapixel camera into a small mobile phone.  Take a look.

For scanR, this will represent the first camera phone that can capture letter and A4 sized documents at the same resolution as desktop scanners.  A 3 megapixel camera can scan documents at around 200 dpi while an 8 megapixel camera can produce 300 dpi scans.  While this number is only 50% greater, the resulting difference in document quality is substantial.  This means that scanR is inching closer to our goal of replacing the copier and scanner for everyday tasks.

This phone is shipping in Q4 2008 and we can't wait to get our hands on it.

scanR in the enterprise

scanR continues to grow in the enterprise. 

About a year ago, we analyzed how the world's largest companies were using scanR.  The latest analysis shows that scanR is used by 9 of the 10 largest companies in the world, 66% of the top 50, and 35% of the Fortune 500!

Buy scanR on your mobile phone

With users in more than 200 countries, it is a big challenge to support the right payment options for anyone that wants to purchase scanR.   scanR offered global credit card payments early in the year but many people around the world don't have credit cards or want to purchase mobile services with them. 

Now, many people can purchase a scanR Pro subscription on their phone and pay on their phone bill.  scanR currently supports mobile billing on these carriers:

O2 UK
3 Denmark
3 Ireland
3 Sweden
Celcom
DiGi
DNA Finland
DTAC
E Plus Germany
Elisa Estonia
Elisa Finland
EMT Estonia
KPN Mobile Netherlands
Maxis
Meteor Ireland
MobileOne
Movistar
Netcom Norway
O2 Germany
O2 Ireland
Optimus  Portugal
Optus
Orange Netherlands
Orange Spain
Orange UK
Proximus Belgium
Singtel
Starhub
Swisscom
TDC Mobil Denmark
Tele2 Estonia
Tele2 Sweden
Telenor Denmark
Telenor Norway
Telenor Sweden
Telia Denmark
TeliaSonera Finland
TeliaSonera Sweden
Telstra
Three UK
TMN Portugal
T-Mobile Germany
T-Mobile Netherlands
T-Mobile UK
Virgin Mobile UK
Vodafone Australia
Vodafone Germany
Vodafone Ireland
Vodafone Netherlands
Vodafone Portugal
Vodafone Spain
Vodafone UK

To purchase a subscription on your phone, sign in at m.scanr.com and select the Buy scanR link.  Just select one of the subscription options, choose a payment method and follow the instructions. 

Depending on your mobile phone, you can pay on your mobile bill, with a credit card, or using PayPal.  Some options are not available on all phones.

Top phones in April 2008

Here were the top 20 phones used to create new accounts with scanR in April 2008:

Worldwide, excluding Japan

1. Nokia N95
2. Nokia N73
3. Nokia N95 8GB
4. Nokia 6120c
5. Nokia E90
6. Nokia E51
7. Nokia N70-1
8. Nokia N82
9. Nokia E65
10. Nokia 3250
11. Nokia N72
12. Nokia E61i
13. BlackBerry 8310
14. Nokia N80
15. BlackBerry 8100
16. Nokia 5700
17. Sony Ericsson K750i
18. Sony Ericsson K800i
19. Nokia 6110
20. BlackBerry 8130