Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I spent months considering a scanner for my real estate business. A portable mini scanner seemed like it would come in handy, but I've come to hate buying new gadgets that will ultimately prove worthless and end up in the back of the closet with all the other stuff I thought I would actually use, but never really did. I read hundreds of reviews and narrowed the search down to a couple of the "big name brands" and this Doxie Go DX200. Never heard of Doxie before, but they seem to have a growing cult of extremely satisfied customers. Features like the automatic WiFi uploading, the unique computer-free scanning capabilities, and the diminutive size and weight of the device coupled with their growing fan base finally made me pull the trigger. Best purchase I've made this year. I scan marketing materials to show on my iPad 2 rather than printing hundreds of copies. I scan contracts. I scan receipts. I scan photos. I scan memos and meeting notes. I scan checks. I scan business cards. And they're all there on Dropbox and Evernote whenever/ wherever I need them. Amazing. Quick. Easy. I bought my Doxie in May, 2012 and it came with a crappy sleeve (sorry, but it is what it is). In June, they came out with a much better case for just $29. I contacted their customer service and got a reply almost immediately. They have taken care of my minor complaint beyond what I had ever expected from any manufacturer. If only all companies treated their customers this way. Also, as of July, 2012, they have updated their already fantastic software and have provided previous customers with a free upgrade. They have discontinued the crappy sleeve that left black dust/lint all over the white scanner, a wise move. As to other reviewers complaint about the charging, it's true. You do have to charge it before using it. (Well, duh.) It will only charge through your computer's USB, which is odd but certainly not a deal breaker. The good news is there's no dedicated power brick to carry around, just a generic USB cable. If you're a mobile pro, you'll appreciate that. This is not a replacement for your giant hulk of an office scanner. You can't scan books. You can't scan tonnage for hours on end. But for the many times you wish you could just scan something quickly while you're away from home, the office, and your computer it's nice to know that you CAN take it with you. Five star product. Five star software. Five star customer service. Very highly recommended.