# Portable Scanners Thanko Super Slim Scanner Lets You Digitize On the Go By wang fangqing/ Frances Wang | Published 2010-06-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanko-super-slim-scanner References: [thanko.jp](http://www.thanko.jp/product/pc/scanner-a4.html) & [thanko.jp](http://www.thanko.jp/product/pc/scanner-a4.html) The [Thanko](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanko-instant-ramen-for-one-cooker) Super Slim Scanner is the Japanese online gadget retailer's latest addition to attract consumers who want to buy a scanner but hate its [traditional clumsy size](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slimca-here-2). As its name indicates, you can put the Thanko Super Slim Scanner in your tote and carry it around to scan on the go. The [portable scanner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scanit) is powered by two dry cells and stores images in a microSD card until you can upload them to a computer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Portable Scanners:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating even smaller and more lightweight portable scanners for on-the-go digitization. - **Mobile Digitization:** Opportunity to develop mobile apps and software that can transform smartphone cameras into portable scanners. - **Wireless Connectivity:** Opportunity to integrate wireless connectivity into portable scanners, enabling seamless transfer of scanned images to computers or cloud storage. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gadgets & Electronics:** Opportunity for gadget retailers to explore and offer innovative portable scanners that cater to the needs of on-the-go consumers. - **Software & Mobile Apps:** Opportunity for software developers to create user-friendly mobile apps that can turn smartphones into convenient portable scanners. - **Storage & Cloud Services:** Opportunity for storage and cloud service providers to offer specialized solutions for seamlessly storing and organizing scanned images from portable scanners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Portable Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iochowx1.md) - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-instant-photo-printer.md) - [Pocket-Sized 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspire-3d-scanner.md) - [Sleek Digital Film Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-n-scan.md) - [Full Color 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ascand-laser-scanner.md) - [Ultra-Slim Voice Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slimca.md) - [Portable Selfie Printer Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selphy-qx20.md) - [Mailbox-Shaped Scanner Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tou.md) - [Industrial-Grade Blue Light Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revopoint-mini.md)