OT: Scanner recommendations

[Tex]

Originally Posted by Matt

Tex - welcome to the forum. You may want to read the thread you have replied to as it contains the information to answer your own question.

I did read the thread, hence my reference to the 8800 which has been the topic of most of the replies thus far. There is no reference to the Canon LiDE200, and I've been underwhelmed by the few comments about non-8800 scanners thus far. That's...uhh...why I posted my question. Please just let my question be unless you have a relevant answer.



Thanks in advance to others who reply to my original question!

[Matt]

Originally Posted by Tex

I did read the thread, hence my reference to the 8800 which has been the topic of most of the replies thus far. There is no reference to the Canon LiDE200, and I've been underwhelmed by the few comments about non-8800 scanners thus far. That's...uhh...why I posted my question. Please just let my question be unless you have a relevant answer.

Did you read the posts that explain the importance of a CCD scanner? Did you check whether the one you asked about is a CCD or CIS scanner?

[Anthony S.]

Tex,

If you're going to buy a new scanner, buy one with CCD technology (the Canon LiDE200 uses CIS technology). One of the main benefits is that CCD scanners provide a very clear image of graded cards in plastic holders, whereas the CIS scanners do not. Matt goes into greater detail about the differences in the 4th post in this thread. Check out the T206 Speaker images in my post from a couple days ago in this thread to see the profound difference in quality.

[GoldenAge50s]

I will repeat what some have already said if it helps make the point!

Regardless of what you pay, make sure the scanner element is a CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) instead of a CIS (Contact Image Scanner) if you want the best picture of OTHER than a flat object!

I believe ALL of the Canon LiDE are CIS, not positive.

My old HP 5400 is a CCD and it does slabs beautifully--You can find old, cheap scanners---But you got to know which element it has!

[jmk59]

How can I find out which technology my scanner has? Epson Perfection 4180 Photo. Assume for the sake of argument that I don't have access to the owner's manual.

J

[Jim VB]

I believe that has the CCD technology.

http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/c...egory=Products

[Tex]

Originally Posted by Matt

Did you read the posts that explain the importance of a CCD scanner? Did you check whether the one you asked about is a CCD or CIS scanner?

Yes, I read your post. If you read my question, you'll see that I'm asking for opinions on cheaper and slimmer scanners. The CCD scanners are $150+ and are not as portable. I simply need something I can setup/scan/store in a matter of minutes, because I have no where to put a scanner.

Sorry, I don't doubt your claim that CCD is the balls for scanning slabs, but I'm specifically asking for feedback on less-than-ideal options. Is that OK?

[Mikehealer]

Originally Posted by Tex

Yes, I read your post. If you read my question, you'll see that I'm asking for opinions on cheaper and slimmer scanners. The CCD scanners are $150+ and are not as portable. I simply need something I can setup/scan/store in a matter of minutes, because I have no where to put a scanner.

Sorry, I don't doubt your claim that CCD is the balls for scanning slabs, but I'm specifically asking for feedback on less-than-ideal options. Is that OK?

Tex
I have a HP Scanjet G3110 that costs $99 on HP website w/CCD technology
and it does a nice job. Hope this helps.http://www.shopping.hp.com/product/s...L2698A%2523B1H

[Tex]

Originally Posted by Mikehealer

Tex
I have a HP Scanjet G3110 that costs $99 on HP website w/CCD technology
and it does a nice job. Hope this helps.http://www.shopping.hp.com/product/s...L2698A%2523B1H

Nice. Is it very portable/storable? My issue is that I don't have a permanent home for a scanner, so I plan to store it in the closet and use as-needed. As such, the reason the LiDE one caught my eye is because it uses the USB connection for power, but these CCD ones seem to require a separate power cord.

[Mikehealer]

Originally Posted by Tex

Nice. Is it very portable/storable? My issue is that I don't have a permanent home for a scanner, so I plan to store it in the closet and use as-needed. As such, the reason the LiDE one caught my eye is because it uses the USB connection for power, but these CCD ones seem to require a separate power cord.

Tex,
It uses a USB connection and is very easy to use. I hope this answers your question.

[makersmarkambassador]

Tex,

Don't know anything about this brand, but it appears to be portable.

http://www.eworldsale.com/microtek-m...795_27452.html