Scan zoom

Special Report: Scan zoom

2 for $10 Save 500 dollars! Shopping for savings can be exhausting, but bargain hunting may be getting a little easier - - thanks to your cell phone

Olivier Attia - Scanzoom
"it’s a whole new way of using your phone"

This regular looking camera phone is loaded up with software called scan zoom. It turns your phone into a personal shopping assistant

Heres how it works - - just point your camera phone at any bar code and scan zoom delivers product information, reviews and the lowest prices right to your phones screen.

Olivier Attia - Scanzoom
"it’s a fantastic tool to grab the world."

Scan zoom matches up bar codes to products using price comparison web sites. It can compare prices of books, cd's and big ticket items.

But if you’re counting more than just the cash you save....

Olivier Attia - Scanzoom
"I know the number of calories for this product because it's on my phone.

You can use your phone to scan food. The program will even make a grocery list for you.

Olivier Attia - Scanzoom
"Then you have the option of buying the product and placing the order from your phone."

Scan zoom is free to download and free to use but it doesn't work on all phones. For a list of what phones it does work on go to www.scanzoom.com

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Reported by:

Frances Rivera

Producer:

Justin Solomon

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