Looking for a new scanners

jkayca2 · Aug 14, 2003, 04:42 PM

Hi all,

I'm in the market for a new scanner. I currently have a Snapscan 1212p from Agfa. I hate the fact that its parallel and I'm also not that impressed with the scanning software, Scanwise. Ideally I would like something that uses USB or 1394 and is from a respectible manufacturer. One thing I didn't like about Agfa is that they stopped supporting my current scanner less than a year after I bought it. Wouldn't even do a proper Win2k driver for it. I'm not nutty about resolution and obviously price is a concern. Don't want to spend more than $300.

Necrosis · Aug 16, 2003, 05:29 AM

I've always like the Visioneer Scanners...decent prices and scans very well.

toddsmack2k · Aug 16, 2003, 02:25 PM

I also would recommend a Visioneer or an HP scanner.

jkayca2 · Aug 18, 2003, 12:22 PM

Thanks guys. What kind of scanning software comes with the visoneers and how good is it?

toddsmack2k · Aug 19, 2003, 05:41 AM

I don't know about Visioneer but HP's is so-so. I would recommend just doing it through Paint Shop Pro or Adobe if you have them. It is more handy that way.

jkayca2 · Aug 19, 2003, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by toddsmack2k
I don't know about Visioneer but HP's is so-so. I would recommend just doing it through Paint Shop Pro or Adobe if you have them. It is more handy that way.

The software would cost more than the scanner. Anyway these packages are too complicated for a hack like me to use.

I looked at the Visioneers and having USB 2.0 support if pretty good. Need to find some place in Canada that sells them though.

toddsmack2k · Aug 19, 2003, 07:54 PM

Paint Shop Pro is very easy to use. While Adobe is a bit more complicated. Seeing as though you don't have either than I can understand your point. Good luck with your choice, I hope you like it!

Aug 14, 2003, 04:42 PM	#1
jkayca2 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 379 Rep Power: 0	Looking for a new scanners Hi all, I'm in the market for a new scanner. I currently have a Snapscan 1212p from Agfa. I hate the fact that its parallel and I'm also not that impressed with the scanning software, Scanwise. Ideally I would like something that uses USB or 1394 and is from a respectible manufacturer. One thing I didn't like about Agfa is that they stopped supporting my current scanner less than a year after I bought it. Wouldn't even do a proper Win2k driver for it. I'm not nutty about resolution and obviously price is a concern. Don't want to spend more than $300. __________________ [color=Blue]PNY Verto GeFORCE 6800GT AGP 256MB DDR3 - 1 GHz Win XP Pro (SP 2) - Directx 9.0c Intel P4 2.8C GHz - Abit IS7 Mobo 2x512 + 2x1024 MB PC 3200 DDR WD 74 GB Raptor + WD 120 GB HD with 8 MB Cache Hercules Gamesurround Fortissmo 7.1 Logitech Z5500 Speaker System Leadtek WinFast TV 2000 XP Deluxe LG GSA-4160B DVD Burner Logitech LX700 Keyb, mouse combo Mitsubishi DiamondPro 2070SB 22" CRT[/color]

Aug 16, 2003, 02:25 PM	#3
toddsmack2k It Never..... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,173 Rep Power: 0	I also would recommend a Visioneer or an HP scanner. __________________ [color=blue]*Bleeding From the Inside Pouring Out, The* *DriverHeaven* Spiral, We Shall Never Let Go Of.[/color]

Aug 18, 2003, 12:22 PM	Thread Starter #4
jkayca2 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 379 Rep Power: 0	Thanks guys. What kind of scanning software comes with the visoneers and how good is it? __________________ [color=Blue]PNY Verto GeFORCE 6800GT AGP 256MB DDR3 - 1 GHz Win XP Pro (SP 2) - Directx 9.0c Intel P4 2.8C GHz - Abit IS7 Mobo 2x512 + 2x1024 MB PC 3200 DDR WD 74 GB Raptor + WD 120 GB HD with 8 MB Cache Hercules Gamesurround Fortissmo 7.1 Logitech Z5500 Speaker System Leadtek WinFast TV 2000 XP Deluxe LG GSA-4160B DVD Burner Logitech LX700 Keyb, mouse combo Mitsubishi DiamondPro 2070SB 22" CRT[/color]

Aug 19, 2003, 05:41 AM	#5
toddsmack2k It Never..... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,173 Rep Power: 0	I don't know about Visioneer but HP's is so-so. I would recommend just doing it through Paint Shop Pro or Adobe if you have them. It is more handy that way. __________________ [color=blue]*Bleeding From the Inside Pouring Out, The* *DriverHeaven* Spiral, We Shall Never Let Go Of.[/color]

Aug 19, 2003, 07:54 PM	#7
toddsmack2k It Never..... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,173 Rep Power: 0	Paint Shop Pro is very easy to use. While Adobe is a bit more complicated. Seeing as though you don't have either than I can understand your point. Good luck with your choice, I hope you like it! __________________ [color=blue]*Bleeding From the Inside Pouring Out, The* *DriverHeaven* Spiral, We Shall Never Let Go Of.[/color]

Aug 16, 2003, 05:29 AM	#2
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	I've always like the Visioneer Scanners...decent prices and scans very well.