The great Fujitsu ScanSnap ix500 that handles high-end scanning needs with speed and agility, now supports scanning to iPhone, iPad and Android devices, too. We took a look at the new mobile app and offer a review here to show how well it handles mobile scanning.

A dedicated scanner like the Fujitsu ScanSnap ix500 seems like a product whose day has passed now that so many of us use our phones for scanning receipts and a document or two.

Once the configuration has been tweaked, the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 is a "Snap" to use for a variety of tasks. Scan documents to attach to email? Snap. Turn text on physical pages to Word compatible files? Snap.

We've heard about the paperless office, but how easy is it really to live a paperless life? With cumbersome scanners and poorly designed software, the answer is "not very," but the Fujitsu ScanSnap ix500 and accompanying mobile app are a confident step in the right direction.

It touts fast scan speeds, USB 3 connectivity, and wireless support for scanning directly to mobile devices. The iX500 feels sturdy, and its flip-up ADF has room for 50 sheets. The single blue button at the front is all that's needed for most scan operations, and a small LED alongside shows the...