Editorial Review

One of the slimmest scanners on the market, the Canon LiDE 50 measures less than two inches high and includes a desktop stand for nearly invisible vertical storage. This doesn't mean it can't handle your originals--thanks to the Z-lid design, the LiDE 50 can accommodate items up to an inch thick while keeping them totally flat for absolutely impeccable scans.Read more

Features

• Up to 1,200 x 2,400 dpi resolution, 48-bit color
• Z-Lid expansion top for bulky originals
• Complete software bundle, Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0
• USB 2.0 interface and power supply, cable included
• PC and Mac compatible; 1-year warranty with Instant Exchange

Reviews (28)

Satisfied
The scanner I got from Raintrade works just fine.It arrived promptly and in good quality.

Better than I expected. Glad I bought it.
I originally bought it just for the software [Adobe Photoelements 2.0].
Unfortunately, it didn't work out
As usual, very impressed with Canon.Packaging is supreme:you open the box, the documentation is all neat in a plastic bag, screaming to be taken out first, then the scanner itself wants to come out second.Installation was a snap:I have Mac OSX, so I first downloaded the driver from the canon website, and after restarting my computer, the scanner appeared seamlessly in Photoshop's Import feature.The software interface was very user friendly:both basic and advanced modes were possible.The basic mode is very simple - preview and scan, pretty much.The advanced mode has color and resolution adjustment, among other things.The speed was pretty quick for a device which powers itself through the USB cord.Very quiet, too.
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Editorial Review

Looking for a good basic scanner for home or small office use? The Hewlett-Packard ScanJet 6350Cxi professional scanner is a strong performer and is easy to set up, so you will be scanning in no time.Read more

Features

• 1,200 dpi hardware resolution, 36-bit color depth
• Automatic document feeder
• SCSI and USB interfaces
• HP Intelligent Scanning Technology
• Software bundle for productivity

Reviews (6)

It can be serviced & works for me!
HP doesn't want you inside the scanner changing bulbs and cleaning the underside of the glass - too difficult for the average user and you can damage beyond repair. Service is available through HP by contacting the HP Customer Care Center at 1-800-474-6836But smoke, etc. is outside the focal range and does not affect the scan (I know, I smoke and that is mainly where it comes from) Troublesome, unreliable and unrepairable.
No problem with USB on Win98, Win98SE or Win2K. Software crashes regularly, cannot be uninstalled, won't work with Officejet 1150cse on same computer. Scanner plate glass came dirty on underside, not cleanable. HP support says this won't affect images but it does. Document feeder only worked once. Scan quality good except for dirty spots on scanner plate glass (top edge). Lamp failed after approximately 10 hours of use and is not replaceable (only used every few months). HP support is not helpful, web site difficult and little information on this model. Requires too much time to get working for busy office that only needs occasional scan. Other HP products have been excellent but very disappointed with this one.

If you need to scan multi-page documents, get this scanner!
If you're like me, you probably have a number of handwritten and typed notes that you want to scan into your computer (along with a chaotic shoebox of pictures).This scanner has saved me so much time and it will save you time, also.Whereas every other scanner forces you to attend to the scanner to change EACH page, this scanner takes a bunch of pages and scans them in at once.Presto!Read more

Subjects:  1. HP Scan Jet   

Editorial Review

A film scanner that allows you to easily preserve negatives, the Canon LiDE 80 is a remarkably slim unit that's ready to meet big expectations. Don't let the 1.5-inch height fool you--Canon's Z-lid design allows it to perfectly accommodate originals up to one inch thick.Read more

Features

• Up to 2,400 x 4,800 dpi hardware resolution for film and photos, 9,600 dpi interpolated
• 48-bit internal and external color depth, 16-bit grayscale
• Z-Lid design accommodates bulky originals
• Film adapter unit for negatives
• USB 2.0 interface, cable included; 1-year warranty with Instant Exchange

Reviews (36)

Excellent Scanner
This scanner is a wonder.Easy to use with idiot proof features.I love it - sorry I did not buy it sooner.

Fine for flat stuff, but the film adapter is disappointing
I had an old Canon flatbed that gave up the ghost, so was looking forward to this new one, especially because it has a film adapter.First, and foremost, Canon's powering through the single USB cable is excellent and should be industry standard.However, it should be said that this is a film ONLY adapter - that is, it does NOT do slides (which seems like a bit of a bait; my bad for assuming, but the software does have the option of scanning positive film, so it seems like a important omission).More to the point, even when film strips/negatives are laid on the glass with the adapter, the results are slow, slow, slow and not very sharp.My suggestion: don't bother with the LiDE80 for film; just save$30 and get the LiDE65 for flatbed only.MacOSX interface is getting clunkier from generation to generation. Software bloat, I guess.

Canon CanoScan LiDE 80
An excellent scanner.Have had no trouble with the scanner or the software supplied with the unit.All of the software as well as drivers supplied on the bundled CDs have worked without problem with Windows XP.Already have a lot of time logged on the unit scanning magazine articles for storage on CD because I no longer have room for the magazines.Circuitry/software does a great job of automatically compensating for old magazines where yellowing of the paper has occurred.Somewhat unhappy that I cannot register the bundled PhotoStudio software to qualify for upgrades, whereas the other software supplied can be registered. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Epson Perfection 1640SU is a high-performance flatbed scanner that is ideal for general image and document scanning. The 1640SU color scanner boasts resolutions of up to 1,600 x 3,200 dpi with a low-noise CCD (light sensor). It uses Epson's Micro Step Drive technology for optimum speed and consistency in a workgroup scanner. It has a maximum interpolated resolution of 12,800 dpi.Read more

Features

• Color flatbed scanner with automatic document feeder
• 1,600 x 3,200 dpi hardware resolution
• 42-bit color for true images
• Fully automatic, 1-touch, full-color scanning at approximately 8.7 milliseconds per line
• USB and SCSI connectivity

Reviews (3)

Don't buy it from e-city
The guys from E-City just deliver the scanner with no CD Roms for installation and no USB cable. I paid US$ 300 for a scanner I cannot use.

Great over-all scanner!
I needed a new scanner to use to to scan many journal articles into PDF format for a personal library. This scanner works without any problems. It is fast and the automatic documnet feeder is great. For scanning photos, the reproduction is also great. I have a Mac running OS X and it is compatible without any problems. A very good scanner for the money. No reservations on recommending this product!

Unbelievable Value!
Buy it!The scanning is fast, the sheet feeder is unbelievably accurate at feeding paper, the graphics quality is superb, the user interface is easy to use and navigate, and the options available are almost limitless.I have owned 6 scanners in the past and this is indeed the best scanner I have ever owned.Buy It! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Epson Office Scanner, 1640SU, Epson Scanner    2. Epson 1640SU Photo Scanner   

Editorial Review

The Astra 2200 scanner from Umax is a prime choice for users at home or in small offices who demand excellence from their equipment. Capable of handling transparencies, negatives, magazines, photographs, and all sorts of office documents with precision and clarity, the scanner has a 600 x 1,200 dpi resolution and 36-bit color. With both USB and SCSI interfaces, it adapts well to systems of all ages and capabilities, either Macintosh or PC. Included is an impressive software bundle of ten different programs created to help you with design and management of all graphics-related projects. Umax offers a one-year warranty on both parts and service. ... Read more

Features

• Single-pass color flatbed scanner
• Push-button scanning
• True 600 x 1,200 dpi optical resolution
• 36-bit color
• USB and SCSI-2 interface

Reviews (12)

Very annoying machine
Used to work ok in win 98 but when I upgraded to XP it's nearly useless (considering how expensive it is!) buy something else
This scanner is garbage.Why? Not stellar, but does the job, and DOES work w/ Win XP
Bought it at a rummage sale for $15.Another $15 for the CD from Umax w/ the Windows XP drivers.Once the CD arrived, I installed everything and had it up and running (with only minor hiccups) on my Win XP Pro system in about a half-hour.Not the best scanner, but quite acceptable for what I need now, and quite a deal at a total of $30. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Scanners - Flatbed (Flat Bed)    2. Hewlett-Packard, HP    3. Parallel interface, connection    4. 1220, P   

Editorial Review

Boasting sharp 2,400 x 4,800 dpi resolution, rich 48-bit color, and a fast USB 2.0 interface, the Canon CanoScan 5000F makes an ideal general-purpose scanner. Plus, it sets up quickly, includes a generous software bundle, and has a built-in 35mm film adapter that scans three negative frames or two mounted slides at a time.Read more

Features

• Sharp 2,400 x 4,800 dpi hardware resolution, 9,600 dpi interpolated
• Rich 48-bit color depth
• Built-in 35mm film adapter
• Fast, convenient USB 2.0 interface
• PC and Mac compatible

Reviews (26)

Far Exceeded My Expectations!
You can still get this scanner new at eBay or at some camera places. I got it solely because I wanted a film scanner, but could not afford a "real" one.Flatbed scanners are considered inferior for such things.Well, if this scanner is making inferior scans of negatives or slides, I can't tell! I think they are wonderful. It even has the FARE system, which is usually found on more expensive models.The software bundle has loads of photo software, as well as an OCR program.I have used the OCR program once...there were too many words it couldn't read...and I could have typed up the article faster than proofreading the mistakes.But I have not read up on everything yet, mainly because there is no printed manual, only a Quick Start Guide.But at least the QSG tells you more than most. It's still confusing at times, though.Even things I've done before can be confusing to repeat.It's just not the easiest software on the face of the Earth.But as I said, it scans negatives and slides beautifully, as well as photos.It does far better with photos than my HP All-In-One.It should, however, since it is a photo/film scanner.And it's a nice priced one at that!

Great for slide & platen scanning, weird reboot problem
Bad qualities: Everything I Hoped For
I was able to set up the scanner with no difficulty on my 2.4GHz/512MB P4 system.It took about 20 minutes I guess to install the software and plug in the scanner.Read more

Editorial Review

The Astra 2100U makes scanning easy. With the touch of a button, you can scan or copy images or text documents and export them to popular applications. And with the USB interface, you get quick, painless Windows or Mac setup.Read more

Features

• 600 x 1,200 dpi, 36-bit color scanning
• USB interface
• Black-and-white and color copying
• Creates calendars, cards, flyers
• PC and Mac compatible

Reviews (23)

Faulty, faulty, faulty
Seven years ago my mother bought me an iMac because my old computer too out of date for the computer applications I needed to use for school.Being a huge fan of iMacs, I was estatic with joy, and to make things better I received a free digital camera and a scanner with the computer. I thought this would make my work as an artist so much easier.However, this year I realized that out of the four machines just mentioned, the only one that still works is my old computer. As it turned out, my mother bought me an iMac during the 2 year period that Apple's iMac design had a serious fault in it.I don't know specifically what it was, but I do know that many many people had failed hard drive after failed hard drive, which was the same case as mine. (My computer died right after the 16 month warrenty died.)Next the digital camera, which actually was very good and lasted until just last year) died.This was also due to a fault in the design, which many users experienced; however, I considered myself lucky since mine lasted 5 years longer than the usual life span and managed to take well over 2000 pictures with it.Lastly, my scanner (which is no doubt what you are reading this for ^_^) has broken several times within the past 6 months, the most recent time being today, which why I felt the need to give it a review for the sake of future possible buyers.
Better then expected !
I purchased the Astra 2100U ,mostly because the price point for a 32 bit scanner was hard to beat. A little nervous on how it would perform ,however I was pleasantly surprised. I ended up removing all of the software bundled with this product except the VistScan software and the Adobe PhotoShop Home Edition 3.0. I like the ease of use on the copy utility, and use it often. FYI ,I have a P3 750 256M.B.SDRAM O/S WinMe , Iam using ver3.53U of the vistascan software, those having probs and are running WinMe or WinXP can download ver3.55 , I have'nt had any probe so Iam sticking with the originial ver off the installation CD ! If like me you dont use a scanner often,and cant justify spending alot on one ,this is the way to go ! When I frist recieved the scanner I noticed some smugges on the under side of the glass, UMAX support replied quickly to my concerns about this and supplied directions for opening up the case and cleaning the glass top and bottom. I also was concerned because I accidently had the scanner light on all night ,they said if the bulb was to burn out they would replace it!

Umax 2100u and Windows XP
I bought one of these about 3 years ago and it has given good service, running on Windows 98.Read more

Subjects:  1. Scanners - Color    2. Scanners - (Flat Bed)    3. Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, connection, port    4. Mac, Macintosh compatible    5. 2100U, 2100, U   

Editorial Review

The Umax Astra 3450 scanner offers 42-bit internal color density, 14 bitsper channel, andresolutions from 600 x 1,200 dpi to a maximuminterpolated 9,600 x 9,600 dpi. Single-button operation expedites scanning,copying, optical character recognition, and e-mailing of images. Engineered for Mac and PCs, the UmaxAstra 3450 is designed to appeal to Web designers and graphics artists.Read more

Features

• Flatbed scanner with USB connection for easy setup
• 600 x 1,200 dpi resolution
• 42-bit color depth
• Push buttons for scan, copy, OCR, and e-mail
• Hot pluggable--connect or disconnect without restarting

Reviews (12)

Despite the description, Mac isn't supported.
The ASTRAs are alright scanners, as is this one. But don't be fooled into thinking it will work with a Mac by the description. UMAX has announced they will never support OSX for these scanners. So You have to run a clunky scanner utility in os9 to get it to work and switch back and forth between OS's This is my third UMAX scanner, and my last one.

Greaty quality and eacy to use
I have used this scanner for over a year and have been very pleased with it. I have not have any problems with it installed of two different operating systems (Win 98 SE and Win 2000). The OCR software that came with the unit is much better than anything HP has placed with their units. The owners manual would be the only thing that is lacking. Must scanners have a very bad owner's manual which gives you no information on how to use a scanner correctly. The ability to adjust the quality, size, and resolution of the image prior to the final scan saves you a lot ot time. I have installed at least 50 Umax scanners and have not had anywhere near as much trouble with them as I have experienced with units from other companies.

Clumsy but adequate scanner.
This is an average scanner.The main attraction of this particular model is that it can scan bigger transparencies, while most scanners that offer this feature at all are limited to 35mm negs or slides.The lid tends to make books slide out of place and would be better if it came off entirely, or opened from the side instead of the top.The software is too idiot-proof -- if you are an experienced scanner user, it is rather stupefying.Fortunately you can override all the presets and do your own thing.If you need a good scanner with transparency capability, this is fine for its price range. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Scanners (Scanner)    2. Flatbed (Flat Bed)    3. Color   

Editorial Review

The Microtek 5700 USB scanner features 1,200 dpi optical resolution and42-bit sample depth while offering both FireWire and USB connections to PC andMacintosh computers. The Microtek 5700 is equipped with a built-in 5-by-4-inchFilmView light lid, which provides a light source for scanning both reflectiveand transparent media with an exceptional level of quality. The FilmView lightlid serves not only as a transparent-media adapter but also as a film or slidepreviewer. The 5700 comes with five one-touch buttons for auto-launching scanoperation and both one-step OCR (optical character recognition) and e-communityphoto sharing.Read more

Features

• Flex Scan lid for easily scanning bulky items
• PC and Mac compatible
• Scans up to 1,200 by 2,400 dpi
• Scans transparencies and film
• 5 Smart Touch buttons: scan, copy, e-mail, OCR (optical character recognition), scan to Web

Editorial Review

In one easy-to-use package, the new OneTouch 5300 delivers faster scan-to-finish times, high-quality imaging, and award-winning PaperPort software. It has five convenient buttons for easy copying, faxing, and scanning directly into PaperPort. The OneTouch features a 300 x 600 dpi optical resolution and recognizes over 68 billion colors internally to provide photorealistic scanning. Incredibly easy to install and use, it attaches to your parallel port and has a pass-through connector for your printer or Zip drive. ... Read more

Features

• 300 x 600 dpi optical resolution, 2,400 dpi enhanced
• 36-bit color depth
• Easy-to-use scanner buttons (Stop, Custom, Fax, Copy/Print, Scan)
• Visioneer OneTouch software
• Parallel interface

Reviews (2)

Good scanner
This scanner is a good scanner. If it was WinXP compatible, I wouldn't sell it. It has great resolution as well as quick functions, such as copying. It is a great buy for anyone looking for a scanner

Driver Problems
Worked fine for about a year so it gets a star for that, and then there were all these problems with the drivers and the bundled software. The fixes have never been clear cut, and as a result I plan on staying away from HP scanning products. I dont know if there is a problem with the USB interface or what, but I saw numerous posts on various sites expressing the same problem, and there was never a cut a dried answer. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Scanners (Scanner)    2. Flatbed (Flat Bed)   

Features

• 36-bit color capture
• 600 x 1,200 optical resolution, 9,600 dpi enhanced
• Complete software bundle, including FotoSnap
• Windows 98 and Mac OS drivers, software, and documentation
• USB connection

Reviews (6)

Good value for the money
I don't really have any complaints about this scanner.So far, it has done everything that I have needed it to do.I did have a little bit of trouble installing it. (Be careful to follow the directions exactly.)Also, the user interface seems a little clumsy to me.But, all in all, I'msatisfied with my purchase.

NOT as Pleased as the editors...
I have owned my SnapScan 1212u for almost a year and I am, as of this moment, searching for a different brand.The help available is nil.The scanner has big problems interfacing with the SCSI drivers...and I cannoteven begin to explain why I have waited this long to replace it.But togive you an idea...every time I want to make a scan...I have to unplug themachine, replug in,and then hurry back and hit the scan button so thatthe software can detect the scannerwhile the scanner is 'gearing up' forit's run.This is not an occasionalproblem....it is every single time Iuse it.Sadly I thought this was normal until I was more informed.Itdoes not install well.And adding it to newer machines is hell on earth. If I could...I would rate this -5 stars. Good luck to all...but I amunhappy with AGFA.Thanks!

Buyer Beware
Brief history:I wanted a scanner, USB was a big plus, the price was right, so I opted for the Agfa 1212U.The scanner arrived, and the install was a breeze.The few test scans I did looked nice, darn nice.Thesoftware was pretty good too. I was happy.Read more

Subjects:  1. Scanners    2. Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, connection    3. 1212U, 1212, U, Snap Scan   

Features

• 600 x 1,200 dpi resolution, 2,400 dpi interpolated, 36-bit color depth
• SCSI-2 interface
• Agfa TwinPlate technology, reflective and transparency scanning beds
• Up to 6.5 milliseconds per line scanning time
• Professional software bundle

Editorial Review

The Hewlett-Packard ScanJet 4200Cse color scanner is designed for homes and small businesses requiring sharp, professional scans. This flatbed scanner's three-button operation puts trouble-free scanning, copying, and e-mail functions right on your desktop. It offers true colors and crisp black text with 600 dpi optical resolution, enhanced to 9,600 dpi, with 36-bit color processing. Scan speeds produce a 4-by-6-inch color photo or an 8.5-by-11.7-inch black-and-white line art image in 60 seconds, and a full page of text using OCR software in about 90 seconds.Read more

Features

• 600 dpi optical resolution
• Easy 3-button operation
• Includes copier function
• Can scan directly into e-mail
• USB interface

Reviews (22)

Great starter scanner
Great scanner for windows95 and very easy to use with it's one button technology but even with the downloadable upgrades from the HP website it just won't interoperate very well with Windows XP.

Operating System Upgrade Problem
My HP Scanjet 4200C was operated successfully for 2 years using Windows 98SE. I upgraded my PC which came with Windows Xp Home edition.Windows XP does not support the HP Scanjet 4200C software. Also, unable to find a WEB site to download HP 4200C drivers compatible with Windows XP.What is my next course of action?

HP Quality is dispicable!
I wish I read these before I bought one Amazon last year. It was in very very light use (maybe less than 20 uses!) in less than 10 months and now it's dead.Read more

Subjects:  1. Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface/connection    2. Hewlett Packard, HP, C7172A, scan, flatbed, flat-bed    3. Flatbed (Flat bed) Scanners, Packard, Picture, Photo    4. Color,Hewlett-Packard, 4200cse    5. 4200, 4200C, Cse, C7172 A, C 7172   

Editorial Review

Agfa's TwinPlate technology makes the F40 scanner a true standout forprofessional-quality scanning. The traditional scan bed is the perfect homefor reflective originals such as photos or graphics; the maximum sheet sizeis 8.5 by 14 inches. For scanning items like filmstrips andnegatives, use the glassless tray and the included slide holders for trulyprofessional results. With either method, the three cold cathode lamps and1,200 x 2,400 maximum resolution provide clean, crisp results. Twodifferent interfaces are available; the USB port offers instantconnectivity and easy expandability, while the FireWire 1394 sendsinformation through your system at an impressive 400 MB per second. TheF40 is compatible with both PC and Macintosh, and includes a softwarepackage that is equally compatible. Agfa's own ColorTune 3.02, Photoshop5.0, ReadIRIS OCR, and the FotoLook scanner control software offer theimaging solutions professionals require. There is a one-year manufacturer'swarranty that covers parts and labor. ... Read more

Features

• Flatbed color scanner
• TwinPlate technology
• 1,200 x 2,400 dpi optical resolution
• Dual-interface
• Complete software bundle

Editorial Review

Hewlett-Packard submits for your consideration theInternet-ready ScanJet 5370Cse, designed with business-like efficiencyin mind. It offers 42-bit color depth; 1,200 x 2,400 dpi opticalresolution; 45-second color photo scanning time; and it scansnegatives, slides, and transparencies. It is both PC and Macintosh OS8.5 compatible and has USB and parallel interfaces provided. Plus, itcomes with utilities to create professional-looking documents. Read more

Features

• 1,200 x 2,400 dpi optical resolution, unlimited enhanced
• 42-bit color processing
• 45-second color photo scan time
• Scans negatives, slides, and transparencies (adapters included)
• USB and parallel interfaces, PC and Macintosh OS 8.5 compatible

Reviews (9)

Great Product, Great Quality, Competitive Price.
I had many many slides from years of photography to scan and so I set out to find a scanner that (at least had a built in slide adapter) would allow me to scan them fast, and in high quality. HP 5370C software not compatible with windows XP
Why didn"t HP include the necessary software to install this program ( Precisionscan Pro no. 2.52. ) or at least offer it at no cost without having to download such a very large scanning program. This isn"t very good for HP consumer relations. My next scanner will be a cannon.

Very good scanner
I bought this scanner at a wholesale club-- I've got no complaints with it. Scanner allows you to copy, fax, email and print all with a touch of a button. Plus it warms up faster than other scanners I have used and no annoying clicking noises. The resolution is nice and the scanning software is pretty straight forward. Great scanner, however an on/off switch would be nice. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Scan Jet    2. HP 5370cse    3. HP 5370c    4. SJ, 5300, Cse, SJ5300, 5300Cse   

Features

• 300 x 600 dpi optical resolution
• Provides preview scan in only 5 seconds
• 24-hour, 7-day-a-week, free technical support
• 36-bit color for more than 68.7 billion colors
• Includes step-by-step setup poster

Reviews (1)

If you have a choice
If you have a choice between getting VD and getting this scanner, pick VD. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Scanners (Scanner)    2. Flatbed (Flat Bed)    3. Color   

Editorial Review

A versatile scanner with several handy features, the 4470Cse is ideal for a wide range of home and home office uses. A hardware resolution of 1,200 x 2,400 dpi and 48-bit color depth ensure crisp, true-to-life images while an included Active Transparency Adapter offers high-quality scans of 35mm negatives and slides.Read more

Features

• Flatbed, single-pass color and monochrome scanner
• 1200 dpi optical resolution, 48-bit color depth
• 10% to 2000% image scaling
• USB or parallel connectivity
• Scans photos in less than 50 seconds

Reviews (4)

Don't buy this one!!
Pete (see review above) is right--my scanner was fine, but stopped working about a month after the warranty expired.the power indicator NEVER went off, and I suspect that the power supply burnt out. Take a pass on the HP 4470C
Although I was able to get some nice quality scans from the HP 4470C, in general the scanner was very slow and unreliable.The warm-up time for the lamp was very long and scans in transparancy mode (slides & negatives) consistantly had excessive scan lines at higher resolutions.My biggest complaint about this scanner is the fact that it stopped working about 10 days after the 3 month warranty expired.At that point HP will 'repair' the unit for the same price as a brand new scanner. Take a pass on the HP 4470C
The HP 4470C generally provides good quality scans but it is very slow and un-reliable.It takes an exceptionally long time to warm up the scanning light and thereafter scanning and previewing is still slow.The scan quality from the slide/negative adapter was poor with persistant scan lines at higher resolution.My particular HP 4470C scanner stopped functioning about ten days after the 3 month warranty expired.At that point there is basically nothing to do but throw the old unit out. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Mustek BearPaw 1200 scanner features some of the highest software-enhanced resolutions available. It has an optical resolution of 600 x 1,200 dpi with a maximum software-enhanced resolution of 19,200 dpi. The BDIT (Bit Depth Increased Technology) enhances the 42-bit color depth to a 48-bit palette with over 281 trillion colors. The BearPaw has a slim profile and stylish design to match your modern lifestyle. A front panel with five easy-to-use buttons comprises part of the functional and easy-to-use design. Because you have only to plug the BearPaw 1200 into the USB port on your PC, installation of the BearPaw 1200 is also simple.Read more

Features

• 600 x 1200 dpi resolution, 19,200 dpi enhanced
• 5 1-touch buttons for scanning, faxing, copying, and e-mailing
• 42-bit color depth, 48-bit depth with software enhancement
• Stylish design
• Includes professional software

Reviews (14)

merlin mustek bearpaw scanner 1200
I hate it! I was ripped off when I bought this. How could I know that I would never be able to ugrade it to a new Operating System. You could at least write new drivers for Windows XP and Windows 2000.
My first scanner - content so far.
This is my first scanner, so I haven't much to compare it to. I picked it up to use mostly for scanning items to sell on eBay. Truly the Yugo of scanners
It looks pretty, little bear paws on the cover.The installation disk aborts immediately when you try to install it under WinXP.There are new drivers available on their website, but you have to call tech support on your own dime to figure out how to install them (i.e. the scanner must be off, download all 14 driver files at 1.2meg each, run the web.exe first, when it says to reboot don't, run the uplib.exe next, ignore the error messages about not being compatible, ok now reboot, now you can turn on your scanner)When none of the instructions work, they email you stuff to read and hang up on you.You read the stuff they sent and that doesn't help either, so you call them back, they repeat the process and email you different stuff.After 4 hours of trying to install it and 4 separate tech support calls, I give up. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Canon FB630Ui CanoScan USB flatbed scanner delivers 600 x 1,200 dpi, 36-bit color scanning in a sleek, compact design. At just 1.5 inches tall, it's one of the slimmest flatbed scanners available. It incorporates LED Indirect Exposure (LIDE) patented technology to produce higher quality scans than most units its size. The FB630Ui also connects in seconds to any USB-compatible Mac or PC with a single cable and requires no additional power source.Read more

Features

• 600 x 1,200 dpi optical resolution, 9,600 dpi enhanced, 36-bit color depth
• PC and Mac compatible
• Easy 1-touch scanning button and USB interface
• Patented LED Indirect Exposure (LIDE) technology
• Ultraslim design, just 1.5 inches tall

Reviews (5)

High quality scanner, easy setup
This is a terrific scanner.The setup was incredibly easy -- plug it into the USB port and that's it!No outlet plug is needed (and when you've got multiple peripherals and a computer making demands on your wall outlet, that is a great feature).You don't even have to reboot the computer.The scanner is slim and very light. Highly Portable, for occasional use, slow as molasses scans
This scanner is to be held to be believed. It is extremely light and small. It is powered through the USB port. I carry it with my laptop whereever I go in case I need to scan something. The best scanner for your money.
I bought this scanner in an emergency to replace my office scanner and fell in love.I scan photos for print publication and normally only need a clear picture at 200 dpi, while I often pump up the resolution depending on size requirements for the final layout.This scanner not only produced great looking images, it produced them faster than any other scanner I have ever used.Previews take seconds and large scans only take a few minutes whereas my old "pro" scanner would give me enough time to take a coffee break.I have used this scanner on my Athlon 600mhz, at work on my Apple G3 and at home on my wife's AMD 333mhz and had the same beatiful results.If I wanted great images I should have known to buy Canon in the first place! ... Read more

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