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• Ditch the PC for your scanning needs

  By Keith Shaw | 09 March, 2012 03:36

  The scoop: Xerox Mobile Scanner, by Xerox, about $250

• Black Hat: Embedded Web servers open printer, scanner security holes

  By Ellen Messmer | 27 July, 2011 01:48

  It's fairly simple to find corporate or consumer printers and scanners online and, without breaking into them, get a hold of documents that these devices recently processed.

• Taiwan researchers design webcam antenna for fast scans

  By Ralph Jennings | 01 March, 2011 19:10

  A pair of Taiwan researchers have designed what they believe to be the first webcam-equipped antenna that can be unfolded from a laptop PC for quick scans of lengthy documents.

• PlanOn DocuPen Xtreme X05

  By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal | 24 September, 2010 08:21

  Full-size scanners and multifunction printers that scan, fax, and print are so 2009, right? And good luck lugging one of those huge beasts around with you on the road. Enter the PlanOn DocuPen Xtreme X05, a scanner that has the shape and size of an extra-long pen, and fits (somewhat awkwardly) in your pocket. It's built for travelers (and possibly spies) who need to scan documents on the go.

• HP Photosmart e-All-in-One

  By Jon L. Jacobi and Melissa Riofrio | 09 September, 2010 08:39

  The HP Photosmart e-All-in-One could be any low-end color inkjet multifunction printer saddled with limited features and pricey inks. Its solid performance and its access to a range of Web-based printing apps make it an acceptable choice for home users, however.