I spent two weeks abusing this scanner with crumpled receipts, glossy photos, and double-sided contracts. Here is my honest Plustek A150 test.
Let’s face it: paper is never going away completely. Receipts, contracts, HR forms, and business cards still pile up on desks. If you run a small office or a home-based business, you need a way to digitize this clutter without breaking the bank or sacrificing your entire desk space.
The footprint is tiny. It measures roughly 11.5 x 4.7 x 2.6 inches—about the size of a loaf of bread. It slides easily into a crowded desk hutch. plustek a150 test
Tiny footprint, Duplex scanning, Amazing ABBYY OCR software, USB powered. Cons: No Wi-Fi, Open ADF (dust magnet), Slow initial calibration. Have you used the Plustek A150? Let me know your experience in the comments below!
When you first unbox the A150, you notice two things: how light it is (just 2.6 lbs) and how sturdy the build feels. There is almost no flex in the plastic, which is rare for sub-$300 scanners. I spent two weeks abusing this scanner with
Positioned as the "little brother" of Plustek’s professional fleet, the A150 promises high-speed duplex scanning in a chassis smaller than a shoebox. But does it deliver, or does the low price tag come with hidden headaches?
Plustek includes a USB 2.0 cable (power comes via USB, no wall wart needed). On Windows, you will want to install the drivers from the included CD or their website rather than relying on Windows Update. Receipts, contracts, HR forms, and business cards still
For a sub-$250 duplex scanner, the Plustek A150 passes the test with flying colors.