Need To Replace My Scanner

drwho · Jul 21, 2007, 02:09 AM

I've been using a old HP flatbed scanner for the last couple years, but it finally died last weekend. As I do some graphic work I like to have a scanner on hand. I've been doing some searching online but can't seem to find something that will work with Vista. Would you guys have any recommendations? I'd like to keep the price between $80-$125, if possible.

drwho

Dyre Straits · Jul 21, 2007, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by drwho

I've been using a old HP flatbed scanner for the last couple years, but it finally died last weekend. As I do some graphic work I like to have a scanner on hand. I've been doing some searching online but can't seem to find something that will work with Vista. Would you guys have any recommendations? I'd like to keep the price between $80-$125, if possible.

drwho

Man, good luck!!

When I was using the Vista Betas last summer and fall, I, too, found out that my legal-size flatbed scanner would not work. I contacted the vendor: UMAX, and was told they may not even consider making drivers for it! It's USB, for crying out loud!

However, I did find that a Lexmark X-83 combo Printer/Copier/Scanner would work. But, it's not legal size.

If you can get a good deal on a combo unit, I'd go that route.

BTW, UMAX told me if I wanted to continue using their scanner, I'd likely have to use a Dual Boot system or stick with XP. How's that for technical support?

thunderclap · Jul 21, 2007, 08:20 PM

I just bought the Epson RX580 which is an all-in-one printer/scanner/copier from Best Buy. It's on sale right now and came to $130 before tax. The scanner is fast and produces nice copies and the printer can print directly onto CDs/DVDs which I needed for my business. For the price it can't be beat though it looks to be slightly more expensive than you want to spend. I do recommend it though.

drwho · Jul 24, 2007, 05:11 AM

I guess I got lucky, I found a flatbed scanner almost right in my price range and it comes with drivers for vista. Sofar I'm liking it very much.

HP Scanjet G4010

drwho

gadabout · Jul 24, 2007, 05:20 AM

Sorry never mind. Wasn't vista compatible.

ChaosMinionX · Jul 24, 2007, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by drwho

I've been using a old HP flatbed scanner for the last couple years, but it finally died last weekend. As I do some graphic work I like to have a scanner on hand. I've been doing some searching online but can't seem to find something that will work with Vista. Would you guys have any recommendations? I'd like to keep the price between $80-$125, if possible.

drwho

Completely and utterly irrelevant to your inquiry.....However with a rig like you have I will be expecting to see you turn up in Roadee's fastest rig competition

Even if you have never overclocked, now is a good time to start, and that rig is prime for OCing

drwho · Jul 26, 2007, 02:04 AM

Ya know sfunny you should mention OCing, my rig. My processor is one of those engineer samples, ES is the nickname I think. But i have no knowledge of what or how to go about OCing my rig. Wouldn't know where to start.

drwho

ChaosMinionX · Jul 26, 2007, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by drwho

Ya know sfunny you should mention OCing, my rig. My processor is one of those engineer samples, ES is the nickname I think. But i have no knowledge of what or how to go about OCing my rig. Wouldn't know where to start.

drwho

ES generally are very good OCers

Havent you ever wondered what all those shiny options are in your BIOS? Especially on that 680i which has independent memory clocking... meaning the memory settings isnt bothered by overclocking the FSB. Usually when you overclock the FSB ram frequency must increase with the increase in FSB..... Confusing if you dont know what im talking about, but I wish all boards/chipsets did this

Jul 21, 2007, 02:09 AM	#1
drwho HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 572 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Need To Replace My Scanner I've been using a old HP flatbed scanner for the last couple years, but it finally died last weekend. As I do some graphic work I like to have a scanner on hand. I've been doing some searching online but can't seem to find something that will work with Vista. Would you guys have any recommendations? I'd like to keep the price between $80-$125, if possible. drwho __________________

Jul 24, 2007, 05:11 AM	Thread Starter #4
drwho HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 572 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I guess I got lucky, I found a flatbed scanner almost right in my price range and it comes with drivers for vista. Sofar I'm liking it very much. HP Scanjet G4010 drwho __________________

Jul 24, 2007, 05:20 AM	#5
gadabout Im Zaphod Beeblebrox Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 89 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Sorry never mind. Wasn't vista compatible. __________________ AMD64 X2 3800+ 2GB DDR400 Dual Channel 250GB SATA Seagate \| 500GB SATA WD (WAS an external HD unit, until closure failed) DVD+/-RW Dual Layer w/ Lightscribe \| Plextor DVD+/-RW Dual Layer ATI MSI RX3870 OC Edition PCI-E 2.0 Windows 7 64bit

Jul 26, 2007, 02:04 AM	Thread Starter #7
drwho HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 572 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Ya know sfunny you should mention OCing, my rig. My processor is one of those engineer samples, ES is the nickname I think. But i have no knowledge of what or how to go about OCing my rig. Wouldn't know where to start. drwho __________________

Jul 21, 2007, 08:20 PM	#3
thunderclap HardwareHeaven Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 348 Rep Power: 34	I just bought the Epson RX580 which is an all-in-one printer/scanner/copier from Best Buy. It's on sale right now and came to $130 before tax. The scanner is fast and produces nice copies and the printer can print directly onto CDs/DVDs which I needed for my business. For the price it can't be beat though it looks to be slightly more expensive than you want to spend. I do recommend it though.