The IRIScan Book 3 Executive is a portable scanner designed for scanning documents, books, magazines, and other flat surfaces. It allows users to scan anywhere without needing a computer, as it can save scanned images directly to a microSD card.2 The scanner features a high-resolution color contact image sensor with a maximum resolution of 900 dpi, and it can scan in color, grayscale, or black and white.2
Scanning speed varies depending on the resolution, with color scans taking up to 12 seconds at high resolution and black-and-white scans taking 8 seconds.2 The device can also transfer scanned images via Wi-Fi, USB, or a microSD card.2 It is compatible with various operating systems, including Windows and Mac, and includes Readiris™ 14 software for converting scanned documents into editable text files.1
The IRIScan Book 3 Executive is battery-powered, using four AAA alkaline batteries, and has a battery life that allows for approximately 1,600 pages of scanning (A4, 300 dpi, color).2 It is lightweight, weighing 7.2 oz (205 g), and measures 10.11 x 1.22 x 1.02 inches (25.7 x 3.1 x 2.6 cm).2 The device can store up to 2,500 JPEG images on a 2.0 GB microSD card.2
Customer reviews on Amazon.ca rate the device 3.7 out of 5 stars, with 215 ratings.3 It is available for purchase through various retailers, including Trade Scanners and B&H Photo