[MtnBikerChk]

I've been working from home and I should really get a scanner (I've got the windows fax and printers at home so I don't need an all in one).

I want decent resolution, not super slow and color would be nice for photos. I went looking and was surprised that they have come down so far in price.

What should I look for?

Is this one too cheap? http://www.buy.com/prod/Canon_CanoScan_LiDE_25_Scanner_0307B001/q/loc/16969/10412419.html

 

[Tenchiro]

I just got a Canon 8400F it is quiet, fast and produces beautiful images. Especially when scanning slides and negatives.

Be careful when choosing a CIS based scanner. they are cheaper, powered by USB and portable but the image when compared to a CCD is not as good.

 

[MtnBikerChk]

I just got a Canon 8400F it is quiet, fast and produces beautiful images. Especially when scanning slides and negatives.

Be careful when choosing a CIS based scanner. they are cheaper, powered by USB and portable but the image when compared to a CCD is not as good.

cool - I picked that one out first but I started to look around at other models.

What is CIS and CCD?

 

[Tenchiro]

Stolen from http://www.viewz.ca/shoppingguide/scanprint.htm ;

Most scanners use CCDs but some newer scanners use CIS (Contact Image Sensor) technology. With a CCD scanner, the light reflected from the original document passes through a system of mirrors and lenses which redirect the light to the CCD array. In a CIS scanner, the array of image sensors lies just under the document to be scanned so the sensors catch the reflected light directly. Since CIS scanners don't need a complex optical system they are cheaper to manufacture, smaller and more durable. They are well suited to cramped desktops and make useful portable scanners.

The sensors in a CIS array contain on-board logic for producing digital images and consume less power than CCDs. However, this on-board logic uses space that would normally be used for light sensing. This results in lower quality scans so most people forgo the slight savings of CIS and buy CCD scanners.

 

[MtnBikerChk]

1 more question - why is newegg so much cheaper than buy.com?

 

[Tenchiro]

1 more question - why is newegg so much cheaper than buy.com?

No idea, but they have good service and prompt shipping so I always buy from them.

 

[binary visions]

1 more question - why is newegg so much cheaper than buy.com?

I don't have a lot to add on scanners since it's not something I've researched much but like Tench, I find NewEgg has great prices and great service. I've bought a LOT of parts from them over the years.

In the past year, I've had two returns due to a defective part, and one that was a return due to me ordering an incorrect part for my needs. Two of the returns were completely automated and totally hassle free. The third (I ordered some software and it showed up shrinkwrapped but missing a CD, so it was a mfr. error) was handled over email by a friendly sales guy who told me to keep the software and he'd just credit my card immediately. A couple phone calls I've made to them have been answered quickly and by friendly people.

Good place to do business. As far as the price difference goes, well, sometimes buy.com is cheaper for certain parts. I usually check both of them before ordering. I also check Outpost.com for a price comparison.

 

[MtnBikerChk]

Thanks guys - I gots me a scanner coming

 

[Tenchiro]

I do alot of shopping at www.tigerdirect.com also. They have some good bundles and are almost as cheap.

 

[binary visions]

I do alot of shopping at www.tigerdirect.com also. They have some good bundles and are almost as cheap.

Um, Tigerdirect is okay a lot of the time, but I've had a bunch of people receive DOA computers from them, and their rebates are absolutely notorious for never coming in.

So, YMMV but I don't order from them anymore. I gave them some business around 98/99 and made a bunch of recommendations to people because their computer bundles were unbelievably cheap, but their quality seems to have gone downhill.

 

[syadasti]

Sometimes Amazon has decent deals and often the shipping is free.

Especially great for large items like monitors, speakers, etc where shipping cost determine the cheapest online often.

Buy.com is sometimes cheapest too, really depends on the item.

 

[Tenchiro]

Um, Tigerdirect is okay a lot of the time, but I've had a bunch of people receive DOA computers from them, and their rebates are absolutely notorious for never coming in.

So, YMMV but I don't order from them anymore. I gave them some business around 98/99 and made a bunch of recommendations to people because their computer bundles were unbelievably cheap, but their quality seems to have gone downhill.

I oredered a barebones system and with a DVD from them for a friend a couple of years ago and it was all good.

 

[MtnBikerChk]

Less than 24 hours from order to receipt!

WOO HOO!!

 

[syadasti]

Less than 24 hours from order to receipt!

WOO HOO!!

Warehouse is in NJ, so it is to be expected...

 

[MtnBikerChk]

Warehouse is in NJ, so it is to be expected...

well, 1 I didn't know that, all I saw was Cali and 2. they still could have dragged their feet in getting it out the door.

NAH NAH!

 

[Tenchiro]

So hows it working for you?

 

[MtnBikerChk]

So hows it working for you?

well I only scanned 1 thing just to see if it works before I take it home (had it shipped to work)

LOL - I love it!

 

[syadasti]

well I only scanned 1 thing just to see if it works before I take it home (had it shipped to work)

LOL - I love it!

Image fixed, welcome new Newegg customer

 

[MtnBikerChk]

Image fixed

where'd you get that picture of me?

 

[syadasti]

where'd you get that picture of me?

They have everything on google image search