September 11, 2006 -
Measuring 4˝ x 3 1/8 in., palm-sized CardScan Personal Scanner provides 5 sec monochrome scan and includes detachable USB cord and travel pouch. Unit synchronizes with Outlook/Outlook Express, PDAs, and smart phones. Desktop CardScan Executive offers 3 sec color scan and synchronizes with Outlook/Outlook Express as well as ACT!, Lotus Notes, GoldMine, PDAs, and smart phones. CardSCan Team has same features as Executive, plus file sharing and export and merge options.
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CardScan Introduces Major Software Update and New Business Card Scanners
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 22 /- CardScan, Inc. today announced a major update to its contact management software, CardScan Version 8, which now features a streamlined interface with improved navigation and more effective de-duping tools. The company also announced new hardware, with two new scanner designs featured in the Personal, Executive and Team products. "CardScan is the primary contact manager that many of our customers rely on, so we've built upon the features users want and expect, including enhancements that offer an even more productive overall experience," said Dexter Sealy, CardScan's Chief Technology Officer. "CardScan's reputation is built on accuracy and ease of use, and Version 8's software enhancements will continue to propel our product's development forward."
The new sleekly designed desktop scanner, offered within the Executive and Team products, includes contemporary styling and an elegant silver finish. Its streamlined profile easily fits on the desk in harmony with any decor.
Ideal for today's mobile lifestyle, the new palm-sized scanner featured in CardScan Personal measures only 4 1/2" by 3 1/8" and has a closing scanner door, detachable USB cord and handy travel pouch.
CardScan Personal:
o Compact scanner, travel-ready
o 5 second monochrome scan
o Synchronizes with Outlook/Outlook Express, PDAs and smart phones
o Includes travel pouch
o $159.99 for one user
CardScan Executive:
o Desktop styling with optional travel case available
o 3 second color scan
o Synchronizes with Outlook/Outlook Express as well as ACT!, Lotus Notes, GoldMine, PDAs and smart phones
o Upgrade-capable to CardScan Team
o $259.99 for one user
CardScan Team:
o Same scanner and all the software capabilities of Executive, plus file sharing enhancements and added export and merge options
o Expandable to additional users/additional scanners
o Starting at $399.99 including one scanner and software for two users
Built on a heritage of accuracy and speed in business card scanning, CardScan's market leadership position has become a hallmark of the brand since 1993, the year CardScan was founded. The brand's proprietary interpretative software technology understands the nuances of reading business cards so in just minutes, a stack of business cards can become an accurate digital address book.
But CardScan does more than get rid of business card clutter:
o Consolidate all contact data using drag-and-drop and import. From Web sites, emails and other electronic files, users can easily gather all contact data into one source.
o Eliminate duplicate records using CardScan's clever de-dupe wizard.
o Categorize contacts in multiple ways, search, sort, create custom lists and print no-hassle labels all with CardScan software.
o Keep data congruent across all devices and software -- like smart phones, PDAs and email -- with the synchronization tools.
Free online backup and contact updating are also included with these new products. Safeguard contact data using CardScan's secure server. Access data from a browser with a user password, and automatically request updates from contacts with CardScan's flexible updating service.
CardScan Personal, Executive and Team all include a 30-day money-back guarantee and two-year warranty. The new products will be available starting September 12 at http://www.cardscan.com/ and at office supply, computer stores and e-tailers in September.
About CardScan
CardScan, Inc. is the leading provider of solutions designed to accelerate the capture, access and accuracy of contact information. CardScan products use a combination of hardware (business card scanners) and software to capture and convert information from business cards, emails and other electronic communications into a digital contact database. CardScan makes products for individual users as well as small and mid-sized business. The company also markets enterprise-level solutions for CRM software through partnerships with leading CRM software makers. The CardScan Executive product is the best-selling business card reader in the market according to The NPD Group. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company is part of DYMO, Sanford Brands, a Newell Rubbermaid Company.
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Phone: 617-426-0088 ext 202 E-mail this person Company Information: Name: CardScan, Inc. Address: 25 First St. Suite 107 City: Cambridge State: MA ZIP: 02141 Country: USA Phone: 800-942-6739 FAX: 617-492-6659 http://www.cardscan.com
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