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LG Scanner Mouse
The LGSM-100 is the World’s first scanner mouse. It is convenient mobile and is easy to use.
What makes this a new technology?
The LGSM-100 has all the features of a typical scanner integrated into a normal looking optical
mouse. LG Electronic has already launched the world first mouse with an embedded scanner
function it’s unlike the other scanners that are non-portable and complicated.
How can this be used in the Administrative field?
The LGSM-1009(n.d.) scanner can be used in the daily office duties. It can scan documents in
which typing is no longer necessary and put into Microsoft Word as a document and be edited.
Photos of maps or images can also be scanned and be sent via email or to your smart phone. It
can scan text, articlesfigures, and graphsthen embed them into Microsoft Excel which can
beedited, saved and sent via email to other recipients.
What are the benefits?
There are countless moments where a scanner would be useful. Children may want to collect
teaching materials or gather text or images from magazinesfor education use. Just one drag is all
it takes to complete scanning. It also features remarkable editing power that can even convert
text into Microsoft Word. You can share in real-time through Twitter, Facebook and Blog's etc.
It’s easier and faster scanning with the LGSM-100.
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Who benefits
From the office of global companies to daily life, the LGSM-100 transforms scanning into a
much easier and more convenient task. Companies can save time and money with the LGSM-
100.It also enables businesses users to electronically scan documents making this device useful
not just for consumers but also for the business world. LGSM-100 is a device primarily designed
to save space and provide a cost-effective way for people and companies to scan, save and edit
their hard copy document which canbe any form of Word and Excel spreadsheet to photos and
images. LGSM-100 size is small, light and portable. It overcomes the need for bulky expensive
scanners.Accounts may scan graphs or tables and insert them into Microsoft Excel. Real Estate
Agent may scan a photo of the property and send it to you through your smart phone. Architects
can scan blueprints of certain areas to focus on.
Finding this new technology
In searching for this new technology project I searched the web for 2012 technology gadgets that
brought me to the YouTube video called “2012 Technology Gadgets Confirmed”.This video was
made by Christian Hermida(2012) a computer specialist tech. You may subscribe to his site
acknowledging you to what’s new in technology. I began research on the Smart scan informing
me of its usage, specification’s, reviews and ratings. The LGSM-100is not in stores but is sales
on various website companies with different prices, delivery and availability. My research led to
my investigation to the newegg.com website and found it for $119.99. (Schuster,2012).
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LGSM-100Star Ratings
Verdict
The LGSM-100is said to be an odd idea, and quite expensive.From a multi-touch to palm
sensors, this LGSM-100 is small enough to use on the wrist rest. LG has produced a mouse with
a scanner inside it.Press a button on the device’s left-hand side, and LG’s scanning software
leaps into life on your screen, allowing you to capture everything from text snippets and small
images.According to review expert John Bray(2011),he provided to following ratings:
Overall Rating
Features & Design
Value for Money
Performance
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References
Bray, J. (2011). LG Scanner Mouse Review. Retrived from
LG Mouse Scanner review | Mice | Reviews | PC Pro
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/reviews/mice/370495/lg-mouse-scanner#ixzz1tFZukTEC
Hermida, C. (2012).Technology gadgets. Retrieved from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUIYZezKTKA
LG Scanner (n.d.., Retrievedfrom
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3fAdvtgZ7A
Schuster, M. Personal Interview. 23 April 2012
