Sure, smartphones are decent scanners in a pinch, thanks to their high-quality cameras and specialized scanning apps. However ...

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Photo scanners can be faster than other options, such as flatbed scanners, and you don't need to use a computer to scan—while you're sitting in the living room watching a movie, you can convert ...