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Media Type | Receipt, Paper, Business Card |
Scanner Type | Receipt, Business Card |
Brand | The Neat Company |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Resolution | 600 |
Item Weight | 1.7 Pounds |
Sheet Size | Cabinet |
Minimum System Requirements | Windows XP |
About this item
- Slim and lightweight, can run on USB from your computer
- Neat reads and extracts the information from whatever you scan - creating digital content
- Create tax or expense reports with receipt data, or export to Excel, Quicken, or TurboTax and sync contacts with Outlook or Address Book
- Includes a free 30-day trial of NeatCloud, to sync and back up Neat files, and access them anywhere from browser or mobile device
- Includes NeatCare- premium support and accidental damage protection for your NeatDesk - for as long as you are a NeatCloud customer
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Portability | 3.4 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Tech Support | 1.8 | 4.8 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 3.3 |
Easy to use | 2.4 | 4.8 | 3.7 | 4.4 | — | 4.2 |
Value for money | — | 4.7 | — | — | 4.8 | 4.4 |
Accuracy | — | — | 3.6 | 3.2 | — | 4.3 |
Sold By | ECOM INNOVATIONS | Doxie & Co. | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | York Sales | Amazon.com |
scanner type | Receipt, Business Card | Document | Receipt | Document, Receipt | Document | Document |
sheet capacity | — | 20 | 60 | 50 | — | 1 |
paper size | Cabinet | 8.5 x 11 | Letter | 2 x 2, 5 x 7, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14.17, 11 x 17 | — | Letter |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | USB, Wi-Fi | — | USB |
media type | Paper, Receipt, Business Card | Photo, Paper, Receipt, Business Card | Paper, Receipt | Paper, Business Card, Photo, Receipt, Post Card | — | Paper, Receipt |
resolution | 600 | 600 | 300 | 600 | — | 1200 |
Product Description
Product Description
NeatReceipts works where you work - weighing in at less than a pound and powered by USB, NeatReceipts is the perfect tool at work, at home or on the go. NeatReceipts helps you free the information that's trapped in your documents, so you can organize, store, secure and activate it. Scan receipts for expense reports, digitize business cards, prep for taxes (IRS accepts NR scans in lieu of actual receipts!), manage documents. You can even export data, scan to PDF, use Smart Sorting to help organize your files, and convert your scans to editable text.
From the Manufacturer
NeatReceipts is a mobile scanner and digital filing system that enables you to scan receipts, business cards and documents so you can organize, store and secure all your important information. NeatReceipts includes the Neat software suite that identifies and extracts the important information--and automatically organizes it for you. Transform receipts into expense reports, business cards into address book contacts and create searchable PDF files from any document. Export information to PDF, Excel, Quicken, QuickBooks, TurboTax and more.
Scan receipts and business cards to organize all your important information
Export information to PDF, Excel, Quicken, QuickBooks, TurboTax and more
Transform Paper into Information that Works
Patented software identifies and activates information trapped in paper so you can edit, add notes, run reports and more.
Store, Organize, and Secure
Create a digital filing cabinet to organize and secure all your important information.
From Paper to Productivity
Export to PDF, Excel, Quicken, QuickBooks, Turbo Tax, Outlook, vCard, Plaxo and more.
One Solution for All Types of Paper
The Neat solution helps you manage receipts, business cards, and documents.
Powered by Neat Software
NeatReceipts is powered by the Neat software suite for scanning receipts, business cards, documents, and creating tax reports. Think of it as a digital filing cabinet for your documents, business cards and receipts. Except unlike the old paper monster in the corner, you can search for any item in this system simply by entering a keyword or date, place, project or any other information you choose.
NeatDesk is powered by the Neat software suite for scanning receipts, business cards, documents, and creating tax reports. View larger
Neat software is a better way to organize your paper. Rather than cluttering up your desk and file drawers, simply scan in any document and you'll get a digital copy back that you can file in the system electronically.
Scan in Receipts
With NeatReceipts you can save digital copies of receipts and records of vendors, dates and totals, create expense reports and manage business and personal expenses. The software also allows users to keep track of expenses for tax time (records accepted by the IRS) and easily export data to Excel, Quicken, QuickBooks, TurboTax.
Scan in Business Cards
Organize your Rolodex digitally by creating digital images of cards and contact information with NeatReceipts. The software captures name, address, company, title, and more, creating your own searchable contact database and allows for export to Outlook and and other contact software.
Scan in Documents
NeatReceipts also allows you to create searchable PDF files, editing text using copy/paste, and organize and store in a digital filing cabinet within the Neat software.
What's in the Box?
Neat Mobile Scanner, Neat software installation CD, USB cable, protective pouch, scanner calibration and cleaning paper, Quick Start Guide.
System Requirements
- Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit)
- Pentium IV 2.0+ GHz or faster (Dual Core recommended)
- 1 GB RAM; 2 GB highly recommended
- 1 GB hard disk space to install
- CD-ROM drive or DVD drive required for installation
- Available USB port
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 1.6 x 10 x 1.3 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.65 pounds |
Manufacturer | NeatReceipts |
Language | English |
ASIN | B001CQFRPO |
Item model number | 00346 |
Customer Reviews |
3.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #173,504 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #278 in Document Scanners |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 12, 2017 |
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Customers like the portability of the scanner. They mention that it does the job while not taking much space. Customers are also happy with organization, and receipt reading. However, some customers dislike the value of the product. Opinions are mixed on performance, ease of use, quality, and software.
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Customers like the portability of the scanner. They say it has a compact design that does the job while not taking much space. Some say it's light and travel friendly. They also say the text is large and easy to read.
"...The scanner fits neatly (no pun intended) into a laptop bag so I can carry it with me anywhere, and the software works flawlessly...." Read more
"...Scanner:o Minimalist design does the job while not taking much space and when it works, it works- Software:..." Read more
"The scanner does well and I like its small size. The software is also good at organizing and helps a lot...." Read more
"...Another thing I like about this wand scanner is it makes small (searchable) PDF file sizes...." Read more
Customers like the organization of the scanner. For example, they say it's a great way to get organized, helps them organize all their receipts, and eliminate the need to file them. They appreciate the many choices for categorizing their information and the software's ability to catalog all their information. Customers also like that the scanner can create multi-page documents.
"...Additionally, I like the function that allows the user to create multi-page documents, for emailing...." Read more
"...scan that It will take me forever to get through it, but it is so easy to organize once the scanning is done, I have made yearly folders with sub..." Read more
"...is truly been a lifesaver for me because I have been able to store so much paperwork that normally would be cluttering my home, and yet everything..." Read more
"...Furthermore, you can easily rename folders, move things to other folders, create reports. It's accepted by the IRS!..." Read more
Customers like the receipt reading capabilities of the scanner. They say it's a handy way to keep track of receipts, great for filing receipts and paid bills, and makes spending reports incredibly easy. They also appreciate the ability to scan and immediately review the receipts. Customers say the product is efficient and easy to use for anyone looking for a quick and efficient way to deal with expense receipts or important documents. They mention that the receipt information is parsed well, and it helps them keep receipts that are legible.
"...The software has a few quirks - while it does a great job identifying receipts/text, the "autodetect" for the type of scan..." Read more
"...The main benefit of this software is the tax information section...." Read more
"...I do like that the software adds up the number and dollar amounts of the receipts you add to each folder; this will be a huge help come tax time...." Read more
"...First off, the OCR software is not great. Receipts are often askew or printed poorly, and this accounts for some (but not all) of the problem...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the scanner. Some mention that it works well, is a good solution for the price, and easy to use. However, others say that it didn't even come close to actually working, and the reports section never worked correctly.
"...a laptop bag so I can carry it with me anywhere, and the software works flawlessly...." Read more
"...you type in the correct info and go to another field, the corrections are not saved until you open another receipt or folder...." Read more
"...So far it operates smoothly and seems to do everything I want and I keep coming up with new uses for it...." Read more
"...This machine has saved me so much money because I use it once per day and by doing so, nothing gets left out...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the scanner. Some mention that the software is easy to navigate, and relatively easy to use. They say it's simple, reliable, and accurate. However, some customers say that the set up is confusing and frustrating. They also mention that it takes a long time to install and that the program is not very intuitive.
"...The resolution suits my needs, but what I really needed (badly) was a simple, reliable, and accurate hardware-software package for receipts...." Read more
"...setting up files and playing; with it but I can see that this has a lot of potential...." Read more
"...On the other, I have found the thing absolutely frustrating with some of the regular issues I’ve had with it considering how many years the company..." Read more
"...Neat was really easy to start using, 1)..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the scanner. Some mention that it scans quickly and accurately, while others say that it is poorly designed and extremely buggy.
"...Scanning receipts is easy - Once the software is loaded, just plug it in, insert the receipt and hit the scan button...." Read more
"...I have found the thing absolutely frustrating with some of the regular issues I’ve had with it considering how many years the company has been..." Read more
"...suits my needs, but what I really needed (badly) was a simple, reliable, and accurate hardware-software package for receipts...." Read more
"...Yes, it does make mistakes sometimes - my husband gets Pro Rewards at Home Depot, and it thinks that the 'total' pro rewards line is the 'total'..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the software included with the scanner. Some say that it's ok, and a huge bonus. They also mention that the online software download is available if you don't have a CD drive. However, others say that the software is not real user-friendly, struggles with certain software problems, and is different from the Windows version.
"...The scanner could be improved. For one thing, the software shows up in Windows 8 and anti-virus programs as like 30 different programs and registry..." Read more
"...cryptic error message and log file seemed to indicate the program couldn't find the file which it had just loaded..." Read more
"...It surpassed my expectations, and the software is very usable. I could easily see buying the desktop scanner to keep home documents/bills filed." Read more
"...Finally, the Mac software seems pretty different from the Windows version which requires relearning how to do different things though again, I have..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the scanner. They mention that it's an expensive gimmick, it missreads the amount on the receipt, and is useless for tax purposes. They also say that it is unrealistic for small businesses that need to share the scanner, and that it often incorrectly captures tax and total dollar amounts.
"...supporting document for an expense, eg. email about a receipt.* Software can't recognize a $ in a dollar amount...." Read more
"...This is completely unrealistic for any small business that needs to share the scanner (it's portable after all) among several employees...." Read more
"...It was supposed to collect information from receipts. It seldom if ever processed the receipt especially if it was long...." Read more
"...Fits in carry-onCons:A little slowHighly pricedDoesn't have the highest quality resolution" Read more
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The scanner fits neatly (no pun intended) into a laptop bag so I can carry it with me anywhere, and the software works flawlessly. Scanning receipts is easy - Once the software is loaded, just plug it in, insert the receipt and hit the scan button. You can scan into the NeatWorks application, or direct to a PDF.
The software has a few quirks - while it does a great job identifying receipts/text, the "autodetect" for the type of scan (receipt, document or business card) doesn't always work - any full page receipts (hotel bills) are detected as documents, and you must file it first before you can move it to the receipt folder. Another shortcoming is you can't create sub-folders for receipts. You can file scans in folders, such as "July Expenses", but you can't further break that folder down into sub-folders (for instance "by client" or "by job"). Again small things...
Here's the good stuff... You can scan away and not worry about processing each receipt. Each scan is put into a queue and processed as the last one finishes, so you can quickly feed it 10 scans in a row and then go back and file them later. You can even leave the filing to another day. Pretty slick. You can also import PDFs, so if some receipts come to you as PDFs (Verizon wireless or AMEX statements, you can import them directly into NeatWorks.
All scans are saved into a database, so it doesn't create individual files for each scan. Producing a report for expenses is easy, and it will print a report of all receipts you choose, in date order.
One issue I had with it - the scanner started not acting up one day and I couldn't figure out why. Scans would be blurred and wouldn't auto-crop the receipt. However, I was outside on a humid day and once I was back inside, it was working fine again. Not sure if that was it, but it's working fine now.
Overall, if you need to keep track of receipts or documents, I highly recommend this product. It surpassed my expectations, and the software is very usable. I could easily see buying the desktop scanner to keep home documents/bills filed.
I was somewhat impressed with Neat at first. This little scanner filled a basic need, with several glitches and the occasional total software crash. No big deal. I suggested some improvements, but the software was never fixed. Now, after owning one for just 2 years, Neat has shown why they had no interest in fixing or improving their product...
The scanner software started crashing at startup. It had done this on occasion, so I thought "no big deal." When I went online to get support, I received a message that Neat no longer "supports" its devices and software; they just sell a monthly service.
Neat got tired of working with ordinary 500% profit margins on $150 portable scanners, and decided they would also require a monthly fee. This is where the real money is. Sony and other companies have been coming around to the same truth. I think they all learned it from the cell phone companies. If you just bill a relatively small amount to a few million credit cards ($5-$50 per account, per month), you can make a fortune in return for absolutely nothing, and no one will protest because it seems like such a small amount each month.
I guess some people like having all their finances and other personal information out there in the "cloud," but I don't. Besides, if you just want an online backup of your data, there are several free, secure alternatives. I was already running Neatware with as little online interaction as possible, but I would never pay these crooks to mine my financial records!
So, what I thought would be a lifetime (or at least long-term) $100 receipt scanner lasted about 2 years. I will never buy another Neat product for as long as I live!
1-Year Update: Had to drop it to 4 stars, because it is great, but it could be improved in many ways.
Now, the hardware is very simple. It's an open scanning cylinder in which the paper feeds straight through. Because many (most?) receipts come from a "roll" of paper, and are sometimes folded or crinkled, they very often tend to exit the scanner and then loop back around to the feeder--causing a looping scan or a jam. Barring that, receipts are often difficult to load. This front-loading scanner is supposed to have a grab/preload function, but it only works about half the time.
Most problems, however, are with the software. First off, the OCR software is not great. Receipts are often askew or printed poorly, and this accounts for some (but not all) of the problem. There may only be one field that is incorrect on any given receipt (e.g. vendor, date, tax, total), but I am quite surprised on the unusual occasion that every field on a receipt is correct and the receipt is immediately ready to file. Then, when you type in the correct info and go to another field, the corrections are not saved until you open another receipt or folder. Problem is, I often correct the data and immediately drag the receipt into a folder--losing the corrections. To keep from losing corrections, I have to click on another receipt, wait for it to load, then click back on the corrected receipt, then drag it to a folder. This is a tedious waste of time.
On the other hand, Neat is the only company that has these simple fields--which are just what I need. This is still much easier than creating *and* filling appropriate fields in any other program.
Second, and this may or may not be a problem for most folks, but we have several credit cards in our large family. Every time I scan a receipt, Neat seems to want to categorize the payment method as simply MC, Visa, Credit, or Debit. I have created separate labels for, e.g., Visa ####, but Neat seems unable to learn this system--even though the numbers are printed on every receipt.
Third, I started hitting a lot of bugs in the software after almost a year of use. I looked up some tips on the web, and they worked for awhile, but Neat then started crashing every time I loaded it. I eventually contacted customer support, who requested a log, and who gave me a 100% permanent fix.
Since most shortfalls are in the software, it seems Neat could improve them if it really wanted to. Problem is, with a hardware-based payment system, there is little to no motivation to improve the software. I think all Neat really needs is some good old-fashioned competition. There are plenty of great scanners out there, and there is some software that *can* manage receipts (e.g. Evernote), but no one else is really shooting specifically for the receipt-scanner market. There are some companies now focusing on the smartphone-receipt-photo market, but I prefer the clean system of an actual scanner for my tax returns.
Original Review: So I ordered the Fujitsu ScanSnap because of its great reviews. It was a great little scanner, with a great range of functionality. Only problem is, I needed a scanner for one very specific task--receipts.
I have an awe-inspiring Brother scanner/copier/laser printer. The resolution suits my needs, but what I really needed (badly) was a simple, reliable, and accurate hardware-software package for receipts. It's so simple that it may seem corny, but Neat really does the job.
I have a large family, and I've been wanting to scan all my receipts so I could claim our actual sales taxes. Every time I want to scan a receipt, I just open the software, load the receipt, and hit scan. The OCR is very good, and it has a certain amount of learning so it can recognize the vendor and format (tax, etc.).
The scanner could be improved. For one thing, the software shows up in Windows 8 and anti-virus programs as like 30 different programs and registry entries. No big deal, it's just sloppy. More importantly, if the computer has hibernated since you last used Neat, you will have to unplug and replug the scanner to get it to work. I do it at the scanner, and I now know to do it while the software is loading. So again, no big deal. I also have not yet had to deal with a major software update and the reported losses of data, backward compatibility, or other problems. But 6 months into the year and several hundred receipts into it, everything is peachy!