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The TVClubHouse: General Discussion ARCHIVES: 2006 Mar. ~ 2006 May: Buyers Banter: Scanners users admin

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Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 8:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Anyone have any suggestions?

We are looking for a decent scanner to go with our mac. It is going to be used mainly for scanning the snapshots we took before we got our digital camera.

I have photoshop and know how to use it (to a "low" degree) if that makes any difference. None of the photos will likely be blown up much larger than what they originally scan in at. We really don't have a lot of extra $$ these days, so cheaper would be good as long as the quality is decent.

(I have 4 bazillion negatives, but at this time, I will not likely be wanting to scan them in as I think that could take eons. They are only kinda sorted... and going thru just the photos alone will likely keep my busy for the next 30 years!)

Wendo
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08-07-2000

Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 10:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wendo a private message Print Post    
What's your price range?

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 10:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Well, I was hoping under $100. Unless the quality would not be there. Under $200 for sure.

Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003

Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 10:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
By chance, do you need a new printer? The fax-scanner-printers take up less space on your desk and are wonderful! They're in the 200s, but worth it if you can afford one. I have an HP Photosmart 2610 (old now, I guess) that I love.

Landi
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07-29-2002

Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 10:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
julie, go to cnet.com then click on "peripherals" on the left side, then click on "scanenrs" on the left side after that page loads. this is the best to do price comparisons. do not go with a feed scanner but with a flat bed scanner. if you don't have a ton of pics to do, but just a couple. go to kinkos and have them do it for you. the learning curve and expense isn't worth it for just a couple of pictures.

Wendo
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08-07-2000

Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 11:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wendo a private message Print Post    
I'm partial to Epson scanners myself (when Agfa closed up shop, I switched to Epson based on reviews.) The one I have works great; I use it for my graphic design work.

Obviously quality improves as price goes up; but even their low end scanners do a decent job.

Epson Scanners

You can always do a search for reviews; professional ones at places like PC Magazine. User reviews at Amazon and the like.

Good luck.

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 12:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
I have done just fine with Visioneer low-end flat-bed scanners. I am strictly amateur, but I am not sure I could get along without my scanner.

You can go to www.pricegrabber.com and enter scanner as the search, and then use the qualifiers on the left-hand side to narrow down choices. For example, I would put a check by flatbed and select the price range.

Okay, I just did that, and there is a perfectly acceptable Canon for around $50. Says it is simple to operate. Then you can go to places like epinions and see what other folks have to say about them.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 6:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
WOW! Thanks everybody!!! You are all so nice and so helpful, I appreciate all your input, Wendo, HP, landi & Juju!!!

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 6:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Hmmm, are the combo printer/scanners good? I would like a better printer. Especially if I could get one that would print 8.5 x 14 or 14 x 17....

Seamonkey
Moderator

09-07-2000

Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 6:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Julie if you get a combination printer/flatbed scanner/COPIER (unless you already have a copier) you will wonder how you lived without ability to copy. (Not tat I do.. all of mine eventually died, but especially with a whole family, I bet you'll end up copying way more often than you'd predict.

Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003

Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 6:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
I got mine on sale (at Circuit City) cuz newer models were coming out. It is lovely--as is the 'HP Image Zone' software that is loaded with it. Lots of support, online newsletters, etc. And I think it's a snap to use--very intuitive program.

ETA: Yes, it copies, too.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 8:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
We have an HP copier/scanner/color printer too and LOVE it. At Sam's Club it was well under $100 and we can get the ink there too. Highly recommend it. Here's the linkie:
http://tinyurl.com/mf76k

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 9:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
I use my cheapo scanner for a copier. It has a one-touch button for copy. The copies are not great quality, but I usually don't need great quality. If I need better quality, I scan at a higher resolution and then print it out.

Wendo
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08-07-2000

Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 9:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wendo a private message Print Post    
I have mixed feelings about all in one units. For me, I don't like the idea of losing two other tools if one breaks. But, maybe it's because I use them for work so losing three tools at once would not be good. But, I do see why an all in one unit would be appealing.