Just bought a new scanner because...

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  1. cosmictraveler Be kind to yourself always. Valued Senior Member

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    my old one didn't work any longer. I had a HP which lasted about 5 years so I'm not that disappointed in it as I only paid 60.00 for it back then. This new one is an Epson V500 with:

    6400 x 9600 dpi resolution
    17" x 22" enlargements from film
    Dust and scratch removal with Digital ICE®
    Easy Photo Fix® restores faded color photos
    New ReadyScan LED technology for fast scan speeds
    Built-in TPU — scans slides, negatives and medium format film
    Adobe® Photoshop® Elements included
    True-to-life reproductions with 48-bit color
    Optional ADF to scan multiple documents fast
    Hi-Speed USB 2.0
    Scanner Type: Flatbed
    Scanner Element: Epson MatrixCCD line sensor
    Optical Resolution: 6400 dpi
    Hardware Resolution: 6400 x 9600 dpi
    Maximum Document Size: 8.5" x 11.7"
    Color Depth: 48-bit
    Gray Scale Depth: 16-bit
    Interface Connectivity: USB 2.0
    Power Source: AC Adapter
    Dimensions: 18.8" x 10.7" x 4.5"


    I've been using it today and find it very easy to understand and easy to use. The Adobe software is another nice perk that came with it. I just wanted to know if anyone else has an Epson similar to this and how they like it. I've never had an Epson before now so I was a little leary when I bought it but now am happy that I did (as long as it works properly

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    ) I looked around at price as well as features and this looked like the best bang for the buck there was available. It also has a slide or negative copy feature as well which is something I needed because many thousands of my images are on slide format.
     
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  3. draqon Banned Banned

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    how much?

    I get scanners here free in univ. so no need
     
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  5. cosmictraveler Be kind to yourself always. Valued Senior Member

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    Under 200.00 from Tiger Direct.
     
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  7. draqon Banned Banned

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    nice. scan something...like an old leaf or part of your hand or...something I cannot think of...

    try it out, upload the image here...
     
  8. cosmictraveler Be kind to yourself always. Valued Senior Member

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    They won't let me do a direct upload from my PC and I refuse to go to another site, upload, then link to it here. To much work.

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  9. draqon Banned Banned

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    lazy...
     
  10. cosmictraveler Be kind to yourself always. Valued Senior Member

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    Yep, I don't make people suffer for something others do wrong. Instead of just banning those that upload bad images the mods just don't allow anyone to upload no matter how good they might have been. :shrug::bawl:
     
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    imageshack

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  12. cosmictraveler Be kind to yourself always. Valued Senior Member

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    Either my own PC or none. :shrug:

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  13. Syzygys As a mother, I am telling you Valued Senior Member

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    I don't know, my 4-in-1 machine was probably $80. Why didn't you go for a copier/faxer/printer/scanner?

    Nowadays I don't scan much because you can just take pics of everything...
     
  14. cosmictraveler Be kind to yourself always. Valued Senior Member

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    I already have a printer and never use a fax. I find that buying everything separate is a better way to go because if one component fails to work you must stop everything with a all in one machine however buying things separately you can just be out the thing that breaks until you buy a new one. I think also you get a much better machine whenever you purchase them separately because there's many more options you can buy with them separately. It really boils down to what you need it for and what your willing to pay for better equipment that might last allot longer than cheaper things like all in one machines.

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  15. spidergoat pubic diorama Valued Senior Member

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    With that kind of resolution, you can use it as a microscope!
     
  16. cosmictraveler Be kind to yourself always. Valued Senior Member

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    The thing does scans faster than I can load them in!

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