Brother DSMobile DS-820W

77 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 77 reviews of Brother DSMobile DS-820W. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the reliability and design. The price and size also get good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Brother DSMobile DS-820W is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 56 user reviews of Brother DSMobile DS-820W from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the price and design. The size and usability also get good reviews.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : M. David Stone (pcmag.com)

Brother DSmobile 820W

The Brother DSmobile 820W portable scanner can scan to an SD card and connect to your mobile device by Wi-Fi to upload the scans.

Portable. Scans with or without a computer. Connects by Wi-Fi, letting you see scanned images on your smartphone.

Doesn't do a good job with business cards or expense receipts.

If you're looking for a scanner to handle business cards or expense receipts, this is obviously the wrong choice. The Visioneer Mobility in particular handles business cards well, which is one of the reasons it's the Editors' Choice. However, if what...

Feb, 2014

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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Good Mobile Scanner

I searched the web for a decent mobile scanner and Argos trumped John Lewis and other online retailers on cost! Quick and easy to setup - However you need to download software if you don't have a DVD drive. This model came with WiFi and a battery pack...

Nov, 2017

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Consumer review (johnlewis.com)

Ok, but a little temperamental when connected to a

In many ways it is a great product. It gets the job done and is compact. The issue is when connected to my Mac pro it does not work consistently. I have to plug and plug as well as push several buttons. If you have any solutions that could help, I...

Mar, 2017

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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Excellent scanning details

The brother mobile scanner is idela for the servcies I needed it for and allows me to travel and take details with me from my visits

Oct, 2016

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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Brother

Easy to setup, fast to copy, very good print, excellent buy.

Mar, 2016

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Consumer review (johnlewis.com)

DSmobile® 820W

DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT IF YOU ARE TRYING TO USE WITH YOUR IPAD AIR. THE BROTHER TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS DO NOT WORK, SO I CALLED MY IT GUY. HE HAS TRIED TO HELP ME ON AND OFF FOR DAYS. I'M AFRAID OF WHAT HE IS GOING TO CHARGE ME NOW AS THIS...

Mar, 2016

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Consumer review (johnlewis.com)

Great Scanner

I had another brand Receipt Scanner and replaced with the Brother 820W. I could not be happier. Great piece of equipment and woks like a charm. Very good battery life, WiFi very handy. The NEAT receipt scanner RECEIPT software works a tad better at...

Jan, 2016

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