Scanner Review

High-quality scanning has never been simpler. Four easy buttons automate the entire process, so it's a snap to scan, copy and create e-mail attachments or PDFs. Built-in retouching technology can further enhance your final images and the Advanced Z-Lid expansion top lifts approximately 1-inch vertically and lets you produce clear, complete scans even of thick originals such as notebooks. One cable provides both power and a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed data connection and the included stand lets you position the scanner vertically to save desk space. Rich, vivid color - 48-bit color depth yields over 281 trillion possible colors, Grayscale 16-bit internal, 8-bit external, Black & White, Text enhanced Faster data - The USB 2.0 interface enables the fastest possible image transfers and scanning speeds Copy & scan thick originals - You can even copy or scan thick items that do not lie flat Easy scanning - Large function buttons automate the scanning process, select the use for the image and it's ready in seconds Software - ScanGear CS 11.1 (Windows/Mac), CanoScan Toolbox CS 4.9 (Windows/Mac), e-registration (Windows/Mac), ArcSoft PhotoStudio (Windows/Mac), NewSoft Presto PageManager (Windows), ScanSoft OmniPage SE OCR4 (Windows/Mac) System Requirements - Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98, Mac OS X v.10.2.8 to 10.4.x, PowerPC G3, G4, G5, 300MHz, 128MB RAM, USB 2.0 High-Speed. It's measures 10.2 x 1.6 x 14.8 inches and Weight 3.8 pounds.

Technical Details :

• 4 easy buttons to copy, scan, e-mail or create PDF files


• One USB 2.0 Hi Speed Cable for USB power


• Advanced Z-lid expansion for scanning bulky items

$79.00 At Amazon

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This powerful, compact, lightweight 600-dpi color scanner is combined with dynamic software to provide exceptional quality scanning and easy management of documents and photos. The DSmobile 600 is a direct replacement for the DSmobile USB but provides higher resolution, high-speed USB 2.0 interface, and additional software that will enhance and simplify your scanning needs.

Technical Details :

• Only 12 ounces and measuring just 11 inches in length


• User-friendlyfsheet-fed design


• Optical Resolution: 600 dpi


• Scanning Modes: 48-bit internally, outputs 24-bit true color; 8-bit gray scale; 1-bit bi-level B&W


• Operating Systems: Windows Vista, XP,2000, ME SE, Mac OSX 10.3 and later (download from PentaxTech)

$119.99 at Amazon

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The Epson Perfection 4990 Photo is an ideal tool for the professional photographers and enthusiast. This high-performance scanning solution can handle all standard film and photo formats, restore torn or damaged originals and deliver stunning quality scans. Printing, enlarging or archiving is simple, and with its 4.0DMax optical density and the large 8 x 10" film adapter, users have the flexibility to to scan multiple film formats and in large volumes. The increidble 4800 x 9600dpi resolution retains the quality and color of your originals. Supports USB 1.1 and 2.0, FireWire Humidity - 10% to 80% without condensation (Operating). It's measures 304 x 476 x 134 mm) and Weight 6.7kg.

Features :

• Scan images with precision quality and detail. Get superior results with 4,800 x 9,600 dpi resolution.


• Get high-quality scans, even from negatives and transparencies. 48-bit color depth and up to 4.0 Dmax provide smooth gradations and intricate shadow detail.


• Automatically correct an image when scanning damaged film and photos. DIGITAL ICE technology automatically corrects dust and scratches on film; plus tears, folds or creases on photos.


• Scan transparencies as large as 8x10. The built-in transparency unit with moving light source can batch scan up to 24 35mm negatives. The scanner provides an illuminated scan progress indicator as part of its sleek design.


• Automatically restore faded color photos. Innovative Epson Easy Photo Fix technology offers automatic color restoration and dust removal features.


• Speed through every scan. The scanner includes Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and FireWire (IEEE 1394) connectivity.

$349.57 at Amazon

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