Need scanner recommendations

[Earwax]

I'm looking into purchasing a decent scanner for scanning photos/dvd covers. I'm interested in getting a flatbed scanner that can do 8.5x11" and at least 1200x1200 dpi. I have about $100 to spend.

I appreciate your recommendations.

 

[AngryKid]

I recommend the Canon LiDE 30 or the HP 3670/3970. Although the LiDE 30 is a convenient, small, and portable size, I've always loved the quality driver support and durability of HP scanners. If you're looking for something you can hide or carry, the LiDE 30 is great.

 

[lucky9]

do you have the Canon? i'm curious. my HP isn't upgradable to XP without putting out money for a driver disk. i'm NOT going to give HP any money for an update for XP use!

also, there were at least in my driver (which i kept updated) issues with usability with the software that i found very irritating.:disgust:

the Canon does look nice.

 

[ProviaFan]

I have an (slightly older) HP scanner, and it sucks terribly. The driver software is even worse than the hardware (and is probably part of the cause of the suckage). A Canon would probably be ok, but I much prefer Epson scanners.

 

[Henderson]

Check out the Microtek ScanMaker 4800. Flatbed, up to 2400x1200 dpi, can scan slides also with a special attachment that came with it. I paid $89 maybe 6 months ago, I would imagine you can pick it up for a bit less now with some shopping.

http://www.microtekusa.com/sm4800.html

The 4900 looked great too, but at the time it was $150 and I got tired of waiting for a sale.

 

[Chucko]

Check out the HP Scanjet 4570cse @ Best Buy. It is on clearance for 139.99 I believe, regular price of 199.99. Has dual CCDs, Slide/negative attachment, and upto 2400 dpi. They also may have some HP scanjet 3500's left for 54.ish which are plain 1200 dpi scanners.

 

[DellUltraSharp18]

Originally posted by: Henderson
Check out the Microtek ScanMaker 4800. Flatbed, up to 2400x1200 dpi, can scan slides also with a special attachment that came with it. I paid $89 maybe 6 months ago, I would imagine you can pick it up for a bit less now with some shopping.

http://www.microtekusa.com/sm4800.html

The 4900 looked great too, but at the time it was $150 and I got tired of waiting for a sale.

Good thinking!

I just picked up a Scanmaker 6000 for about $110

6400x3200 optical resolution

Also has the slide attachment

They had cheaper scanners, but this looked to be the best bet for the money

Here's the link off their website:

http://www.microtekusa.com/sm6000.html

 

[Henderson]

Glad you like it, that's great resolution on it! I've been very happy with mine, but I'll admit now I want the 6000 hehe.