Looking for a new scanner!

[flyer]

I'm looking for a new scanner..just wanted opinions..Thx

[Richard_Cranium72]

HP HP HP HP HP HP HP

Hewlett Packard 3400 USB 600 x 1200 dpi
$91.95
http://www.us.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10253153&loc=386

HP 5300cxi USB 1200+ dpi
$182.95
http://www.us.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10242596&loc=386

There are more expensive scanners available.

Please note, if color photo scans are what you're after, 300dpi is the MAX resolution you should scan at.

A 8x10 Glossy scanned at 300dpi = about 26mb file size.
Higher resolutins are for line art, schematics or other very small images.

New on the market is 3D scanners.
These can reach a couple of inches and retain focus.

Most flatbed scanners are CIS scanners, Contact Image Scan

Color depth of 24bit is the minimum acceptable for color photograph work, 36 bit is better.

I've had several scanners over the last 3 years, about 12 or so.
The HP units just above the bottom of the line are GREAT. The bottom of the line 3200c is OK, not great.

Don't spend any more money on each component than you have to.
This leaves more for other "Toys"

That is unless cash is NO option.. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

DrVette

[sharder8]

I didn't listen to Dr. Vette -- Sorry Doc!! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/frown.gif

I did quite a bit of research first and found out Doc's right!!! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif (I should have listened to the Doc!)

I bought the HP 3400cse and haven't regretted it one bit! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

Harder

[nunyadam]

you might also want to look at Mustec scanners. http://www.mustekdirect.com/letter_scanners.html
I have the bearpaw 1200 very nice quality .


nunya



[This message has been edited by nunyadam (edited 05-06-2001).]

[flyer]

Thx for the input...pick up an HP4300c. Works nice..