Scanner Shopping....

[ChasUFarley]

My computer needs a new toy. My old scanner isn't compatible - and it's older than dirt, but it was a good one! I've been out of the market for so long now that I don't know what's good anymore - and don't want to take the salesmen's word for it, if you know what I mean.

I don't want to spend a lot of money - I don't need the fastest, highest-res, or all that, but I do need one that can scan slides, photos, etc. and that connects via a USB port - although they probably all do by now.

Anyhow, you guys were awesome with the good advise when I was getting my new computer, so let's see what you have to say about a scanner...

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Oh, one more thing... I'm not big on multi-function items, like scanner/printer/fax machines, because if one component dies, then you loose the rest when you're getting it replaced - it's a pain... just my thoughts on it, anyhow.

[pawtucket]

Canon makes a scanner that does a great job, it can fit in your laptop case, gets it's power from the USB cable and is about 100.

That would be my recommendation. I'll get the model number later today.

[Jim]

Agreed. I've been very impressed with Canon's copiers and printers. Second choice would be an Epson.

[ChasUFarley]

Paw -- Would that be the CanoScan Di 30 (or 40, or 50)?

[pawtucket]

It is the CanoScan LiDE line 25, 35 or 60. The 35 uses USB 2.0 which is much faster.

[ChasUFarley]

I thought that might be it...

I almost pulled the trigger on a 50 last night on eBay - it was only $47 (inc. shipping) and NIB (not recon'd) - maybe I'll do some more shopping tonight. I read up on reviews and it did dandy - the biggest complaint was that it was a little slow - but anything is an improvement to what I have now, which is zippo...

[pawtucket]

I think the 50 60 80 series are a few years old

[igotout]

I like the Epson models of scanners. Good reviews. Have you noticed that scanners are not being used much anymore? Digital cameras have changed a lot of things.

But scanners are great when you really need one.

[pawtucket]

I like the Epson's also, but the Canon LiDE models are ultra portable. Length and Width are about the same as a laptop and less than an inch thick, you can pack it with your laptop.

[igotout]

Sounds awesome. I could have used a portable one like that at this years family reunion. (That's Richeson Family Reunion). My many brothers and sisters usually have pictures galore they need scanned.