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http://assets.1000memories.com/blog_posts/iphone4s_1.JPG http://assets.1000memories.com/blog_posts/iphone4s_1.JPG was taken with our app. Not a gimmick. Almost all of the photos we (1000memories employees) upload to our site are through the iPhone app, and we're more than pleased with the results.

matdwyer 15y ago
Well, again being a bit biased, I'd say that I couldn't give that to a customer. It looks like there is significant flash reflection (or another light source) on the mid right and left. (Also, to note, my company focuses value over quality, so we're doing "consumer" level scans) Don't get me wrong - I WANT this to work. I've spent hours trying to get the quality to an acceptable level. I love the concept and am 100% convinced that it will replace scanning in the near future. I guess I should rephrase to explain that this is likely good enough to send a quick email to my mom, or post on my wall, but using this method as a substitute for a higher quality method is leaving a lot on the table.
- suking 15y ago
  You sound like the photo version of a wine snob.
  - matdwyer 15y ago
    LOL - Again, I don't even focus on quality - our scans are 7¢ each, done in auto-feed scanners. I'm not talking technical at all, if it looks good, if it is a reasonable duplication of the original, then I'm good with it. I'm saying that from my tests, doing the same photos with DSLR, point and shoot, auto feed, and high quality (epson 10000xl, creo, etc) then viewing on monitor, reprinted, ipad, etc. that there is a significant jump between the scans and the pictures. It is very noticeable, and 9/10 people that I talked to weren't happy with it (after seeing better options as well) I'm sorry if I'm offending people here - I'm a gadget nerd first and I think it is cool. I've said that like three times. I just don't like how it is positioned as replacement of scans - if a user is expecting something that is better then what the service is able to deliver, they will be disappointed. Maybe I'm in the minority on that thinking
- brlewis 15y ago
  Quick is the key here. Less inertia needs to be overcome for someone to use this app than for someone to send their photos off to a scanning service.
jsavimbi 15y ago
I had a tough moment deciding between the Shoeboxed and Shoebox logos in the app store.

matdwyer 15y ago

Well, again being a bit biased, I'd say that I couldn't give that to a customer. It looks like there is significant flash reflection (or another light source) on the mid right and left. (Also, to note, my company focuses value over quality, so we're doing "consumer" level scans) Don't get me wrong - I WANT this to work. I've spent hours trying to get the quality to an acceptable level. I love the concept and am 100% convinced that it will replace scanning in the near future. I guess I should rephrase to explain that this is likely good enough to send a quick email to my mom, or post on my wall, but using this method as a substitute for a higher quality method is leaving a lot on the table.

suking 15y ago
You sound like the photo version of a wine snob.
- matdwyer 15y ago
  LOL - Again, I don't even focus on quality - our scans are 7¢ each, done in auto-feed scanners. I'm not talking technical at all, if it looks good, if it is a reasonable duplication of the original, then I'm good with it. I'm saying that from my tests, doing the same photos with DSLR, point and shoot, auto feed, and high quality (epson 10000xl, creo, etc) then viewing on monitor, reprinted, ipad, etc. that there is a significant jump between the scans and the pictures. It is very noticeable, and 9/10 people that I talked to weren't happy with it (after seeing better options as well) I'm sorry if I'm offending people here - I'm a gadget nerd first and I think it is cool. I've said that like three times. I just don't like how it is positioned as replacement of scans - if a user is expecting something that is better then what the service is able to deliver, they will be disappointed. Maybe I'm in the minority on that thinking
brlewis 15y ago
Quick is the key here. Less inertia needs to be overcome for someone to use this app than for someone to send their photos off to a scanning service.

jsavimbi 15y ago

I had a tough moment deciding between the Shoeboxed and Shoebox logos in the app store.