Kodak Mobile Film Scanner
Score: 45/100
Brother DS-640
Score: 67/100Rankings
The Brother DS-640 is an ultra-compact, USB-powered scanner that delivers 600 dpi optical resolution and 16 ppm speed, handling single sheets, receipts, business cards and plastic IDs up to 72 inches long. It is ideal for mobile professionals and light-to-moderate SOHO scanning, though it lacks duplex and battery operation.
The KODAK Mobile Film Scanner is an ultra-lightweight cardboard device that turns a smartphone into a 35 mm film digitizer. It is ideal for occasional, casual scanning but offers limited image quality and durability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 600 dpibest | |
— | 16 ppmbest | |
— | 1 sheetsbest | |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest | |
— | 48 bitsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.249 kgbest | 0.466 kg |
| ↓ lower better | — | 1.4 Wbest |
— | 215.9 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(2) | ||
USB Connectivity | false | true |
Supported Operating Systems | Android 5.0+, iOS 6+ | Windows 7 SP1, 8.1, 10, Server 2012–2019; macOS 10.12.x–10.14.x; Linux (SANE) |
Power & Build(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.249 kg | 0.466 kg |
Included Software Count (count) | 1 count | 3 count |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise its convenience and price but criticize the inconsistent, low-resolution results and fragile cardboard construction.
Everyday users love the low cost and portability, yet many complain about blurry images, app crashes, and the flimsy build.
Professional reviewers highlight the DS-640's ultra-compact design, fast 16 ppm speed, and ability to handle 72-inch documents as key strengths, noting its plug-and-play USB 3.0 convenience and built-in OCR as workflow enhancers. They also point out that the lack of a battery and duplex scanning are deliberate trade-offs for its portability.
Everyday users love the scanner's lightweight form factor, easy setup, and clear scan quality, especially for receipts and ID cards. However, many complain about Windows 11 incompatibility, a dated software UI, intermittent USB connectivity, and the inability to scan double-sided or batch documents.
“The quality of the picture was very blurry. It's a waste of time and money. I don't recommend.”
“No matter how I adjusted the camera (iPhone 15), I could not get an image.”
“Extremely portable and lightweight, perfect for travel.”
