Fujitsu SCANSNAP FI-4110EOX2 ADF SHTFEDSCAN 15PPM USB ( PA03209-B202 ) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've used this scanner for about 3 months. I'm an MBA student and I use it to scan all my readings and cases so I can have them handy. I've scanned a lot of paper in a short time so have come across the good and the bad.
It can scan very fast but this is only on the lowest quality setting. If you are just archiving documents then this is fine but if you're going to OCR you need to set it at the highest quality which slows it down quite a lot. Otherwise you will get a lot of OCR errors and waste a lot of time correcting them. For archiving bills and other papers I try to stick with medium scan quality.
The duplex scan with blank page removal and automatic color detection works great, saves a lot of time compared with a classmate's HP sheetfed scanner.
Papers very occasionaly double feed. Has happened like 3 or 4 times since I've had it. The software can detect misfeeds because the paper will appear to be longer than it's supposed to be. You can just pull out the offending papers, restack them and continue the scan.
Software interface is below average. It's supposed to be able to launch an external application and pass it the PDF file. I've never been able to get it to do this except with Acrobat. Can't believe this doesn't work properly. Also it's supposed to scan to jpeg but this option does not exist in my software! No big deal but makes me wonder.
Hardware quality is average. Yes, it's plastic and doesn't seem to be worth what you paid from a build quality standpoint. The output tray is very poorly integrated with the rest of the unit. The nicest thing is that its footprint is very small. Fits well on my small office desk. I think they were cheap when they designed it since there is only one roller to draw papers into the scanner. This roller is located in the middle of the feedtray. The problem I find is that it almost never ever draws in my papers completely straight. If they had used several rollers this would not happen. Most my scans come out slightly skewed. But after OCR it dissapears.
Color seems slightly darker than originals. Color saturation changes according to scan resolution too.
Card scanner software works fine the one time I used it.
Other people complain about TWAIN. Yes, this would be nice but not a deal killer for me.
Autorotates pages which is very cool and unexpected. But occasionally gets it wrong and you have to fix it manually.
Not very noisy while scanning. None of the other people in the office have complained at least and I can work while scanning without being annoyed.
The scan light blinks on and off occasionally when it's standing by, this is slightly annoying as you can see the light reflecting off the desktop.

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A fast-acting scanner with a wide variety of potential applications, the Fujitsu ScanSnap is especially oriented to the professional. Bundled with CardMinder and Adobe Acrobat, the scanner automates the process of turning images into PDF files and also allows you to digitize a stack of paper business cards with ease. With such time-saving possibilities, the ScanSnap won't take long to pay for itself.
24-bit color and 300 dpi optical resolution create images with realistic tones and clearly legible text. Processing speeds run up to 15 single-sided pages per minute. This speed is variable dependent on which of three resolutions you select: 150 dpi (normal), 200 dpi (fine), or 300 dpi (superfine). The scanner connects via a USB 1.1 cable, and includes a one-year warranty covering parts and service.
What's in the BoxScanSnap scanner, automatic document feeder, software bundle, setup card, warranty information

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APC BIOPOD Biometric Password Manager (USB) Review

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(More customer reviews)I decided a while ago that $20 was the golden price for fingerprint scanners - the price at which they are worth their cost. However, I got impatient and I'm glad I did. I managed to get my Biopod for $40 including shipping and it has been worth it simply in cool factor. Fortunately the annoying voice files are easily replacable (/Softex/Omnipass/Sounds/) and I have gotten plenty of compliments and "wows" from people in my dorm when my computer asks me in a female British accent for "biometric authorization". Just find one of the many text-to-speech sites out there with an interactive demo, and record your own sound files. As far as authorization goes, I have not seen a false positive from my other fingers or my friends' fingers, and the only time I get a negative is when I scan the wrong part of my finger. The Biopod recognizes my finger from a pretty good range of angles and different placements.
Cool factor aside, the Biopod has saved me a lot of password reset e-mails. It's not secure to use the same password on lots of different web sites these days and it was getting really hard for me to remember them all. When the bundled Omnipass software detects a password field in your active window it prompts you to enter your username and password in the window (for the last time), click on the Omnipass bubble that popped up, and then click on the window containing the fields. From that point on, whenever you visit that site you will be prompted for your fingerprint and logged in. On some sites with certain types of login methods, Omnipass will only be able to fill in the information, not automatically submit it as well, but I have found this to be very rarely the case. The Biopod is a huge time saver. Also, not that I have much cause to use it as a college student, but the encryption feature of the Omnipass software is pretty cool and I'm sure it's useful for those with sensitive data, whether you are hiding it from competitors or your parents.
I'm running XP Home SP1 and had no trouble setting up, installing, and enrolling. I've noticed no slowdown in any way whatsoever since installing the software, although admittedly not much slows down an Athlon 64 3000 and a GB of RAM.
I would strongly reccomend the Biopod to anyone looking to store their passwords, protect sensitive data, or just indulge their geeky side. If you want to wait for it to be $30 I wouldn't blame you, but it's a great little device.

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APC Personal Biometric USB POD is a simple and secure way to remember passwords. It includes: CD with software USB cable user manual. Primary InformationInput Device Type:Fingerprint readerForm Factor:externalInterface Type:USBDimensions&MiscellaneousWidth:1.2 InchDepth:0.5 InchHeight:2 InchSystem RequirementsSystem Requirements / OS Required:Microsoft Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XPCompliant Standards:Plug and Play FCC Part 15 BService&SupportService & Support Type:2 years warrantySpecial FeatureRoHS:YesUNSPSC CodeUNSPSC Code:43211600Product IDUPC:731304218517Manufacturer Part:BIOPOD

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Epson Stylus CX5400 All-in-One Printer, Scanner, Copier Review

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(More customer reviews)The CX5400 currently sells for $..., maybe less with rebates and other incentives. is it worth it? YUP!!
This badboy copies,prints and scans just like the older CX5200 model that was discontinued by Epson but it also does borderless printing and its quiet!!!
See http://www.epson.com/ for full specs.
SETUP - a breeze, open up the box, remove all that funky tape, plug it in, insert the 4 cartridges, flip that scanner lock switch, install the software, plug in the usb port. Took me 5 minutes, no problems at all.
NOISE - Only noise this unit makes is when its first turned on, it initalizes and does all kinds of stuff, takes 2 mins, when its idle, its whisper quiet. When it prints, there is only the humm of paper being printed, not loud at all, the CX5200 made a horrible sound when it printed, they fixed it in this unit.
SPEED - print speed is very fast, b&w or color - no waiting for it to catch up. i printed 20 pages that came out before my coffee was even cold. Best photo printing is the slowest mode as expected, so be patient.
OUTPUT - paper comes out dry, text is rich and clean, looks like a laser printer. color is very sharp and crisp, no problems here. this unit does 8 1/2x11 borderless printing too, amazing. 5700x1440 dpi is very nice and durabrite ink comes out dry.
SCANNING - it scans 1200x2400 dpi @ 48bit which in english means your color or b&w scans will come out exactly as the original, i scanned a magazine page and my keys, no blurs or distortion at all, job well done epson.
COPYING - you dont need the pc to do copying, it does color and b&w copying just like a real copier would, enlargments/reductions/lighten or darken the image and zoom and # of copies, its all there. the scanning are is too small to handle legal size paper, but i dont think any of the multifunction printers can.
CONCLUSION - i give it a 5 stars, the CX5200 had paper loading problems-fixed here, it also had slow photo printing-fixed here. This unit also displays the ink levels in printer config or control panel and ink is a **lot** cheaper and lasts longer than any of the HP mfc's.
DISLIKES - only things for epson to work on, makes the power cord removeable to the unit so its easier to feed under a desk, put the usb port in back of the unit so the cable doesn't get bent, make the control panel on the printer a little bigger, and maybe add a sleep mode so it will use less electricity when idle for 10 mins or more.
There are tons of options to set in printer config, too many to explain here. Epson came out with this CX5400 model and the CX6400 model, personally, the CX6400 looked huge to me, 23" wide and wouldn't fit on my desk.
Still waiting for a review from zdnet or pcworld, wonder whats taking them so long ?
CX5200 and CX5400 uses the same ink carts...epson says black will last 1000 pages, and color around 300 pages give or take a few. I can tell you from experience, the HP2210 lasted 35 color pages and about 70 black.
Good job Epson... HP should be ashamed for charging twice the price for the same features and way overcharging for ink cartridges.
I dont work for Epson, Amazon or HP, so you know this review is honest!!

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The Epson Stylus CX5400 is an all-in-one color printer, color copier, and color scanner. This versatile machine is perfect for the home office or small business where space is at a premium. Print resolutions are as high as 5,760 x 1,440 optimized dpi, while the CMYK drop-on-demand Micro Piezo inkjet technology and Epson DURABrite inks provide bright, vivid, and true-to-life images. Print speeds clock in at 22 ppm for black text and 11 ppm for color text (maximum, draft mode), while a 4-by-6-inch photo takes approximately 72 seconds.
The CX5400 has a standard input capacity of 150 sheets and up to 15 envelopes.It accepts a wide variety of originals, including paper (plain; bond; Epson premium bright white paper, Epson matte paper heavyweight, Epson glossy photo paper), cards, transparencies, and banner paper. Supported sizes include letter, legal, half-letter, executive, and user definable from 3.5 by 3.5 up to 8.5 by 44 inches.
The flatbed scanner provides up to 1,200 x 2,400 dpi hardware resolution and 48-bit color, with a maximum interpolated resolution of 9,600 x 9,600 dpi. It accepts originals up to 8.5 by 11.7 inches. Copy speeds are as fast as 15 cpm for black and 12 cpm for color, while up to 99 copies can be made at once, freeing up your time for other tasks. The included software bundle helps you get the most out of your scans with a variety of image editing tools. Epson's Easy Photo Fix technology helps restore old, faded photos into bright, high-quality reprints.
The CX5400 connects via a high-speed USB 1.1 port. The AC 100-120 V, 50 - 60 Hz, 0.5A (max) power supply consumes around 23 W during normal operation and around 6 W during stand-by. Compatible with both Mac and PC, the CX5400 also comes backed by a one-year limited warranty.
What's in the BoxEpson Stylus CX5400 All-In-One, one cyan ink cartridge (T044220), one magenta ink cartridge (T044320), one yellow ink cartridge (T044420), one black ink cartridge (T043120), one USB cable, all-in-one documentation, CD-ROM containing all-in-one drivers and software (Windows and Macintosh)

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Brother DCP-1000 Digital Copier, Laser Printer, and Color Scanner Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had mine for two full years, and I used it on most days. As a teacher, the convenience of sticking a book on the flatbed, pressing 25, and then hitting the green button, and having it print out 25 copies very quickly while I shave is... invaluable. I, for one, have never experienced any problems with the unit. I've replaced the toner twice -- a very simple procedure, and it's some of the cheapest toner around, giving me some of the lowest per page costs of laser printers. (Compare Brother toner to, say, Samsung toner.)

I don't experience paper jams, as I have with every other printer I, or my family members, have owned. The scanner integrates seemlessly with WinXP. Just a few minutes ago, I stuck on a cookbook, clicked "My Computer" in WinXP, then double clicked on the Brother icon, and it started the scanner wizard. I chose "greyscale image," it scanned it in maybe fifteen seconds, and then I clicked on "send to email" and I sent off the recipe to a friend of mine. The entire process took me about two minutes. It's not a scanner I'd use for archiving my photo collection, but it is good enough for most uses, and can copy a photo to my photo printer for a decent job.

I've been extremely happy with it. Cheap to operate for copying and printing, inexpensive toner with easy replacement, no printer jams. Two years service, and no decrease in quality. The "toner low" light does come on too early, but I just keep printing, usually a couple of hundred more pages, until I see fading, before I actually replace the toner. While this at first annoyed me, now I use the light as the "go order some toner so you have it around" light.


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The Brother DCP-1000 fits three key products into a space that's normally occupied by only one - Laser Printer - Copier - Color Scanner - and can operate with any Windows PC and G3/G4 Macintosh or iMac computerMulti copy mode600x2400 optical and up to 9600 x 9600 dpi (interpolated) color scanning (software bundle included)Includes both parallel and USB ports (cables are not included)Starter toner cartridge included (up to 1,000 pages at 5% coverage)Size -18 x 18.1 x 12.5Actual print speed will vary according to use

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Kodak ESP-5 EasyShare All-in-One Printer (8509408) Review

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(More customer reviews)I am thoroughly impressed with the ESP-5. I was foaming at the mouth when Kodak came out with their first line of "All in One" 5300 series printers, but after having read many marginal reviews I decided to pass and fight it out with my Lexmark X7350 until the next Kodak generation arrived. I'm glad I waited and put shortly... Kodak has ARRIVED!
The Kodak ESP-5 prints great looking full frame 4x6 and 5x7 lab quality prints. The sheet feeder is both reliable and accurate. I print a lot of labels and reproducible alignment is important. The ESP-5 does a wonderful job in terms of reproducibility and color quality. The blank paper feed on my Lexmark is unreliable at BEST! The Kodak has been 100% in terms of mechanical reliability. Color rendition is basically "WYSIWYG" when compared to a calibrated monitor.
The scanner works reliably and produces great resolution scans with accurate tonal quality.
I am also thoroughly impressed with the Kodak Perfect Touch technology software included in the Kodak Home Center. The enhancements such as color restoration and sharpening work fantastic. Please look at the Humming bird picture that I took and enhanced with the included Kodak Home Center.
And last but not least is the cost of the refill cartridges. Thank goodness I'll no longer have to run down and buy another expensive Lexmark or HP ink cartridge. Kodak has a great product with a great marketing strategy... i.e. Sell a decent printer with reasonably priced inks, unlike Lexmark and HP who basically give you the printer for $40 and make their $$$$ on overpriced ink that they purposely engineer so that you can't refill and reuse them. (I still can't grasp Lexmark's and HP's "One Use" License concept...)
Simply put. As soon as you use up that last expensive Lexmark or HP ink cartridge either recycle your old printer or put it in the nearest dumpster and run and buy yourself the Kodak ESP-5!
Footnote 1: I downloaded the latest Kodak Home Center software and ESP-5 firmware upgrade before I printed my first page, so I can't attest to the original software version that came in the box. Seems like all manufacturers always have an upgraded version waiting on their website. This approach worked flawlessly for me, so I'd suggest you do the same.
Footnote 2: I'm running Windows XP (latest service pack) and have had no software problems.
Footnote 3: I am in no way associated with Kodak, Lexmark or HP. Just trying to provide an honest unbiased review based on my experiences.
Footnote 4: The ESP-5 came with an USB cable and bonus Print Artist software. Printing directly from the SD memory card slot works great.

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Eikon Digital Privacy Manager (USB fingerprint reader) - works with Firefox, Windows Vista, and now Mac Review

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(More customer reviews)This product is really cool. I used to always get my passwords confused because even though I tried to use just a few passwords (one for my bank and credit card accounts, one for stuff like webmail, and one for sites that don't matter), different sites have different requirements. Some require a number or symbol, some don't. So I used variations of a password, but I could never remember which sites I used the variations for. And then I'd either have to request to receive an email that reset my password, or sometimes I'd even get locked out and then have to call customer service. Arghhh!
It takes a little practice to learn how to swipe your finger, but once you get it the Eikon always recognized me and got me into my password protected websites in a flash. I tested to see if my friends could get in... it wasn't scientific, but it was comforting to know they couldn't. There is a one-time "registration" of all your accounts, but once that's set up there's no looking back. I counted over 50 websites with passwords that I don't have to worry about anymore!

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Canon D340 Digital Copier Laser Printer Review

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(More customer reviews)I selected this copier/printer based on price, features and the Canon name. I felt like I got "Oh such a deal" at the time I bought mine in Sept.08. It was painless to set up: install the software; plug in the USB cable (not provided) when prompted and click and Voila! I set it up as a shared printer and it is now the main printer in our 4 PC home network.
- Its quick
- Makes clear, clean copies
- Not as quiet as some when printing but definitely not loud
- Top sheet feeder works well, even for multiple sheets
- Toner cartridge was a breeze to install
- Enters and exits its "sleep" mode flawlessly, even from another PC on the network
- Comes with a FULL TONER CARTRIDGE, not a starter. For those who do not know about this: many new printers, especially when being sold at LOW prices, are sold with a toner cartridge that's only good for a few hundred copies at most. Just enough to get you started on day one and to give you time to go buy a "real" toner cartridge. This is often how the mfg's will move more units, by selling them at super-low prices knowing they will make their profits on you returning for toner.
With the rebate I couldn't pass this up, although if I were paying full retail I would have chosen one that also scans to the PC. This one DOES NOT. It is only a printer and copier. I would also consider one that has a Print server and NIC built-in IF I could also connect directly for scanning.
I would recommend this printer.

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Canon Multipass MP C555 Color Bubble Jet Printer, Fax, Copier, and Scanner Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm tempted to give this baby 5 stars, primarily because it exceeds expectations. First of all, it's practically half the price of any other manufacturer's competing model as well as half the size and weight. Secondly, the print quality should satisfy all but the most demanding tastes--even the color is more brilliant and and less grainy than what I'm getting from an Epson 740 at fast speed. The only drawback I've discovered so far with the Canon is the slowness, especially when printing color. If this were my only printer, I'd probably lose patience with the 2 ppm speed. And (...) the machine does not appear to be rugged enough to stand up to constant, heavy use. I suspect that few printers can match the "indestructibility" of an HP.
The Canon line of multifunction printers presents quite a challenge to the consumer trying to sort them out. The current models are the models ending in 5--the C545, C555, and C755. The "C" models ending in 0 are no longer being manufactured. The "F" flatbed models are the newest machines. The C755 is incompatible with Mac platforms, and I've had better success matching the C555 with my iMac than the C545, which uses a USB conversion device in the cable rather than in the machine itself. Windows users, on the other hand, will probably find the C755, with its faster printing, sharper resolution and steep discount from retail, the better value. The F models are faster and sharper yet, but at a significantly higher cost.
If you're purchasing a Multipass as a 2nd machine, or planning to use it sparingly, the C555 could still be the best bet, especially given its light weight and compact dimensions. Thus far I'm using it primarily as a stand-alone unit, and it does the jobs I'd formerly assigned to separate copy and fax machines--more efficiently, economically, and easily. Despite the comments of some other users, the black printing is among the most economical of any printer. And the individual tanks, especially by "clone" makers, can be picked up for peanuts from dealers all over the internet. Incredibly, for the price of a single Epson cartridge, I can purchase 10 Canon-compatible ink tanks! In other words, don't be too quick to believe some of the negative reviews of these "low-end" Canon machines.

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The Canon MultiPASS MP C555 multifunction peripheral is everything you could possibly want. It's a color Bubble Jet printer, fax machine, copier, and scanner. With all these functions the C555 is a multitalented machine that will save you space and money.
Well designed, and stylish to boot, the C555 plugs into any parallel or USB and is compatible with either a PC or Macintosh.It's fast and efficient so you can send or receive faxes at 14.4 Kbps--equivalent to 6 seconds per page. You can store up to 42 pages in memory and load up to 20 pages in the automatic document feeder.
Photo-quality color printing comes to you at 720 x 360 dpi resolution. Print reports and promotional materials that look professional and slick. Scan color photos, artwork, and text at 600 dpi (300 dpi optical) with the push of a button. You can send documents to your e-mail or OCR (optical character recognition) application. You can even use your fax or copy function without your computer! And with easy drop-in ink cartridges (BC-20), changing your ink is a cinch.
The C555 comes with special software tools. These will help you enhance or manipulate photos, integrate scanned text into word processing documents, and create terrific Web pages. In fact, with the C555 you receive a free business Web site. This machine weighs 11.2 pounds and measures 14.4 by 13.4 by 10.9 inches and comes with a one-year limited warranty. --Linda Anderson

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Lexmark X83 Scanner-Printer-Copier Review

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(More customer reviews)After comparing the Lexmark X83 at a CompUSA with the comparable HP, we chose to purchase it. In short, we have been very pleased with it. For reference, our previous printer was a Lexmark 3200 which we also bought for its value.
The print quality is fantastic, with a stunning high-end of 2400x1200. On Kodak photo-paper, the images are amazingly vibrant and life-like.
B/W printing is very fast and crisp at the default we set (600x600 on plain paper). It looks at least as good as the office HP laser printer, although that might have to do with the better paper we use at home. I prefer the Lexmark technology to the HP REt; it seems to make small letters more readable.
Others have written about the X83 not being networkable, and that is my biggest gripe. I "solved" this by connecting the printer to my USB hub on the desk top, instead of the USB port in the back of the computer. I unplug the printer from the hub and attach it to my laptop when I want to print from the laptop(rare; I usually print my work at the office). The USB connection makes it very easy to do this.
The USB connection has also proven useful for scanning. Transfer between the printer and the computer is much faster than the old printer connection (my old scanner used a bi-directional parallel port).
Scanning is easy. You can use the included little applet, which is simple. I tried OCR to convert an encyclopedia page to text, and it was pretty accurate. OCR has come a long way since the last time I tried it.
Copying is done via the front panel. One reason I chose the Lexmark was that the copy bed was like a copier. I believe the comparable HP used a page feed, like a fax, which makes copying book pages impossible; the HP flat bed was (...) more expensive. The cover also comes off, which is handy for those really fat books I have.
So, here's a summary:
HITS:
* Cheap compared to HP
* Good quality print in B/W and color
* USB connection
* Easy panel operation
* Flat-bed scanner for copying/scanning books
NITS:
* Not networkable
* Colors not quite true in copying
* Bundled software? What bundled software?
OVERALL:
See my 5-star rating! Great for home use.

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The Lexmark X83 is a thermal ink-jet scanner/printer/copier with a fax machine, providing a complete business solution in a compact package. Enjoy photo-quality black and color printing and 48-bit color flatbed scanning. Make copies in black and color at 2,400 x 1,200 dpi, at the touch of a button, with or without a PC.
The Lexmark X83 multifunction center is designed with a 100-sheet paper tray, capable of printing up to 12 pages per minute (6 ppm in color) on a variety of media, including envelopes, transparencies, label sheets, letter, and legal. The unit copies up to 10 copies per minute in black and three copies per minute in color, with reduction/enlargement from 25 percent to 400 percent. You can also print up to 99 copies at once. The flatbed scanner accommodates books and magazines.
With a substantial maximum monthly cycle of 3,000 pages per month, the X83 is also supported buy a one-year print engine warranty.

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SGT118 Smart Badge CAC ID Holder & USB Smart Card Reader Review

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(More customer reviews)I have ordered this item twice now. Both times they sent me item #SGT111. Item #SGT111 has been mislabeled as SGT118. I'm trying one more time to try to get the correct item.

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Canon DR-2050C Color Duplex 20PPM A3 50 Sheet Adf 600DPI USB Review

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(More customer reviews)We've owned the DR-2050C for about 8 months at our office, shared by 8 users. Setup took an hour or two, but went as smoothly as can be expected. You need to install 3 software programs to be complete. We are using it on an old, spare, Pentium 3 machine. I added a high-speed USB 2.0 card to the machine which definitely gives the scanner better speed. We don't use all the features but for just scanning loads of old paper, it works great. NOTE: It does pick up dirt easily, causing streaks in the output. The front-side lens is very hard to reach, and the mfr. is very cautious about how to clean it. (Their recommendation did not get the gunk out.) I called their Tech Support and he suggested using alcohol on a cotton cloth to clean the lenses, but must be careful not to get alcohol on the rubber rollers. We clean it regularly now-- whenever it shows streaks-- and it is fine. I would buy another one for the home, but the price is still too high. Hopefully prices of these things will fall in the future.

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Cobra ESD 7000 6-Band ESD Radar/Laser Detector Review

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(More customer reviews)I've always wanted a radar detector, especially I got pulled over for driving 9miles above the speed limit! After extensive amount of research, I wanted a Valentine 1 (V1) or a Escort Passport since they are supposed to be the best money can buy. One of my friend has a Escort Passport and I've always been very impressed by it, just not the $300 price tag.
So here I am, wanting something that I can't afford. Nobody knows how that feels right? *wink* Then from a deal site I found this Cobra ESD-7000, I read many (75 last time I checked) reviews for this detector and it's got about 4 out of 5 overall rating. For under 50bux, I think this is a risk I am willing to take. It's been about 2 month and a half now, here's my take:
Pros:
1-Very sensitive and alerts before troopers can get a locked reading on you. (which should be the most important thing when you are buying a detector)
2-Good Design and display, V, K, Ka, and Laser (LIDAR) detection, I rarely see any laser warnings but it's good to have it in for future uses.
3-Auto mute system and city mode, which reduces alarm level when you are near an automatic door or other sensors.
4-long cord which enables the detector to be placed in many places in your car, an important thing to watch for is that make sure you place it in a place where it can have a clear view of the rear window, otherwise the 360 degree detection won't work well.
Cons:
1-Sensitive, and none directional warning. I've found myself looking around for cops when that thing goes off, it only tells you there is one near by, but not which direction. V1 can warn you of which direction and what type of warning it is (false alarm). This can get a bit annoying since it's hard to drive in the city with the alarm going off all the time if there's a auto-door around, in long term, it might give you a heart attack. I know it scared my mom bad when she was riding with me.
2-Self test, it can make just one beep for the test but it actually checks for every single freaken band and makes a out of tune high school band practice sound. No way to turn it off so everytime you start the car, it will do the same thing over and over again.
In closing, I've driven at night where police waits at the exit facing the highway or on top of the bridge gunning at me, I was always able to see them and slow to reasonable speed (say 8miles above the limit). I live in upstate NY, troopers here are smart, when you can see them, it's too late. Not anymore with my cobra, Bite on this, trooper. (that line reminded of the movie super trooper for some reason)
Good Luck and I hope I wont' see you on cops next week doing 110
P.S. Many people asked me if this is legal, I can tell all of you in confidence that it is legal in all states except Viginia and D.C., plus our friendly neighbor Canada (who wont' be friendly anymore if you have this in, TRUST ME). Oh yeah, another reviewer is right, police has to have the radar on in order for it to detect, so don't give up on the product if you seen a cop nearby and the alarm is not going off.

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Protect yourself from prying radar and intrusive laser detection with the Cobra ESD-7000 radar detector. The six-band device monitors radar from the X, K, and Ka Superwide bands, while also using its 360-degree LaserEye to perceive laser signals from any direction. Should a radar or laser gun be pointed in your direction, the ESD-7000 will alert you immediately, letting you rest easy while cruising through speed traps. In addition, the ESD-7000 is immune to both VG2 and Spectre 1 technologies, making it invisible to officers scanning for radar detectors on the freeway--a common tactic in certain states. Meanwhile, drivers who want to avoid traffic snarls caused by accidents or roadwork will appreciate the Safety Alert function, which scans for emergency vehicles outfitted with Safety Alert transmitters.

6 Band Detection The ESD 7000 detects all four speed monitoring systems plus VG-2 and Safety Alert signals: X Band Radar, K Band Radar, Ka Superwide Radar, VG-2 Alert System, all laser signals, and Safety Alert traffic warning system.
VG-2 Alert Provides immunity to VG-2 detection. VG-2 is a "detector detector" that works by detecting low-level signals emitted by most radar detectors. Your detector does not emit signals that can be detected by VG-2, but does detect VG-2 signals and will alert you when a device is in use near your vehicle.
UltraBright Data Display Provides easy recognition of band detected by use of band identification icons.
LaserEye Provides 360-degree detection of laser signals.
Safety Alert Warns drivers of the presence and/or approaching emergency vehicles, railroad crossing, and road hazard locations equipped with Cobra's exclusive Safety Alert transmitters.
Auto Mute Automatically mutes the alert tone for enhanced driver convenience.
City/Highway Modes Allows the user to select operating mode, reducing the frequency of falsing in densely polulated urban areas.
One-Year Limited Warranty Enjoy extra peace of mind knowing your detector is backed by Cobra's one-year warranty.
What's in the Box ESD 7000 Radar Detector Unit, Straight 12V DC Power Cord, Windshield Mounting Bracket with suction cups, Instruction Manual

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Brother DCP-8040 Digital Copier, Scanner, Printer Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had my DCP-8040 for a week now. I wanted a laser printer, and I'm quite satisfied with this unit's printing abilities and speed. Its a great improvement over a cheap inkjet in every way, except for the lack of color - but I didn't have any particular need for color printouts.
But the feature that drew me to this unit was the 14-inch scanner on top. I would have bought a stand-alone printer if the scanner didn't tempt me. I have a standard scanner that I picked up for $20 at a sidewalk sale last year, and it works well. I bought it to scan my japanese laserdisc jackets (which are a little more than 12x12 inches). In order to scan the jackets with my old scanner, I had to scan each cover four times and then assemble the pieces. I thought with this new scanner I could cut that in half. But the scanning software Brother has provided leaves a LOT to be desired. For starters, you can't use the full plate. There is thus about an inch of glass that the scanner light covers, but cannot be accessed. That wouldn't be so bad, but except that its on BOTH edges! In other words, instead of placing what you want to scan in the corner along two edges, like with a normal scanner, you have to center it, carefully, by hand, along the exact center of one edge. Also, for some reason, my two scans are skewed way off somehow, such that if I try to blend the images together there are clearly missing portions along the sides, meaning I have to scan in four parts to get everything, and since this scanner doesn't scan any faster than my old $20 one at 300dpi, I've spent an extra $100 for nothing. Oh, also, my old scanner would turn the light off after a few minutes of inactivity. This unit's light is on AT ALL TIMES, unless you power the whole thing off. Cute.
So, my advise - skip this unit and go with a stand-alone Brother printer. And somebody else's scanner.

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Item #: BRTDCP8040. Model DCP-8040 Digital Laser Copier/Printer/Color Scanner• Scan onceâ¦print many• 8-1/2 x 14 (legal) maximum copy size• Print/copy up to 21 ppm• 600 dpi copy and print output resolution• Reduction/enlargement from 25% to 400% in 1% increments• Includes toner cartridge and drumCopies/Minute (Letter)-Up to 21Maximum Original-8-1/2 x 14Paper Tray Capacity-250 sheetsAuto Bypass Feed-50 sheetsDocument Feeder-Single sheetContinuous Copy-99-copy maximumPrinter Interface-Parallel/USBPrints Pages/Minute-21Print Resolution-2400 x 600 dpiSoftware Drivers-Windows® 95 or higher; Mac OS 8.6 or higherSize-20-9/10w x 17-1/2h x 18-1/2dShpg. Wt.-48 lbs.Manufacturer's Warranty-Three-yearToner-BRTTN540/BRTTN570 (included)Toner Yield-3,500 pages/6,700 pages (based on 5% coverage)Drum-BRTDR510 (included) Customers also search for: BROTHER;Copier;Copier/Printer/Scanner;Copiers;Copy Machines;Laser Copier/Printer/Scanner;Laser Printer;Laser/Copier;Multifunction Office Machine;Scanner;Scanners

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Canon MF5750 ImageCLASS Multifunction Laser Printer, Copier, Fax, Scanner Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought the MF5750 because of the features, price, and my excellent experience with other Cannon products in the past (2 camcorders, a G2 camera, and an F-80 multifunction inkjet that has given flawless service in my home office with very active use). The MF5750 is ok overall, except since I got it the print has been blurry and smudged at the top of about half the pages I print. You can read the pages, but the print quality is not good enough for professional correspondence. I called Cannon customer service within a few weeks of purchase looking for help. They offered to replace the unit with a refurbrished model (!!) or direct me to a repair facility (!!). I suppose every once in a while Cannon might make a defective product - but when it doesn't work correctly right out of the box - I don't expect a refurbrished unit in return, or to wait for repairs. Instead, I am sending it back to the vendor to exchange for a new unit - hopefully I'll have better luck with this one.
Other than the print quality, the unit seems pretty good - the print speed is fast. The multifunction feed for envelopes etc. is a bit finnicky but after you get the hang of it, it works ok. Also, Cannon advises that the printer cable must be under 2 meters, and some USB hubs don't work. The 15' USB active cable/hub I tried worked once or twice but after that - no go.
I have not tried other multi-function lasers - so I really don't have anything to it compare to.
UPDATE:
I got a new MF5750 replacing the defective unit mentioned in my previous review, and wanted to provide this update after one week of use (about 100 pages printed, a couple copies - no faxing).
The print quality problems on the previous unit are solved - I would say print quality is 100% fine for professional correspondence. I have not done much grayscale printing. There is slight curling of the paper even using the strait-thru paper path. The printing is quite fast - nice for larger documents.
I made a few copies and they are very good. If you look VERY carefully you can see the text is slightly lighter than the original without any adjustments on the MF 5750.
As with the previous unit, the alternate paper feed is a little tricky - you need to get the feeder to grab the paper and then print from the PC. If it doesn't grab correctly the paper doesn't feed, and the printer jam alarm goes off even though there is no paper jam. You can open the panels/trays but it doesn't clear the alarm. You need to unplug the machine (yes, that is how the manual instructs you to turn off the alarm). I guess I will either get the hang of it or maybe it will just be easier to use the normal paper tray.
On the USB cable - I tried another USB 2.0 extension/hub without any luck. To locate this where I want (about 15 feet from the PC) I may resort to hooking this up to a network because the printer comes with a USB cable about only 4' long and they say 2 meters is the longest USB cable you should use.
I called Canon tech support with an installation question and they were quite good.

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HP PSC 1209 Multifunction Printer, Scanner and Copier Review

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(More customer reviews)Mac OS X purchasers should check the HP support website before trying to install for information on how to keep the installation program from hanging. They also should search the web for advice on how to remove the intrusive icon from the dock, and keep it from returning. There are more that 10,000 items that are installed and no custom install option to avoid the unnecessary stuff. Using the scanner requires that the psc be turned off, the computer restarted, and then the psc turned back on--EACH TIME. (2/23/05 review)
HP has updated the software since my initial review. The software is still bloated and there is no custom install, but at least it works now and Director no longer keeps reinstalling itself on the dock.

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The HP PSC 1209 All-in-One office machine offers printing, copying, and scanning solutions for home or small office applications. Featuring a compact design, the PSC 1209 delivers fast HP-rated print and copy speeds of up to 12 ppm black and 10 ppm in color. At lower speed, you can enjoy up to 4,800 x 1,200-optimized-dpi color printing when using HP premium photo papers and with 1,200 x 1,200 dpi input.
Versatile paper handling and the included photo and imaging software let you get creative with your projects--create custom stickers and labels, iron-on T-shirt transfers, and more. HP's memories disc creator takes you even further--create your own digital slide shows complete with sound-tracks, ready to view on your DVD-enabled PC or TV system.
Copy features include stand-alone copying, easy photo enlargements, automatic photo and text enhancements, plus reductions and enlargements from 50 to 400 percent. The HP PSC 1209 also features a convenient low-ink indicator so you'll never get left in the lurch, as well as an easy-to-replace cartridge system. The unit comes with everything you'll need to get started (except cables) and is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the BoxPSC 1209, HP 27 black inkjet print cartridge (part no. c8727a), HP 28 tricolor inkjet print cartridge (part no. c8728a), HP photo & imaging software, HP memories disc creator, setup poster and reference guide, power cord, instructions; USB cable not included

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Fujitsu SCANSNAP FI-5110EOXM-15PPM FOR MAC USB 2.0 ( PA03360-B035 ) Review

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I am offered items to review almost every day; everything from iPod cases to large format printers to hard drives to monitors to the plethora of software available on the Macintosh. Most things I turn down, as there are only so many hours in the day, and only so much space in my office for another piece of hardware. So when the opportunity came up to review the ScanSnap, I was surprised that I actually wanted to.
I had in my mind, before the unit arrived, what the ScanSnap was all about. A document scanner, not a flatbed scanner. I read it does duplex scans (both sides of a document at the same time) and outputs directly to Adobe Acrobat format. It all sounded good to me, but the proof is in the pudding.
Well, the pudding is small, as in tiny, it is fast, and it tastes really good! Okay, enough of the metaphors.
The ScanSnap is so much smaller than I had thought it would be. When I first unpacked it, I looked back in the box to make sure there was no base unit or something I did not see. This thing is about the width of a half loaf of bread, and the depth of half that! Small and tiny, just the sort of thing my desktop work area appreciates.
Size matters, yes, but not as much as functionality does. If it does not work as advertised, well, it could be the size on an iPod and I would not be impressed. Thankfully, the folks at Fujitsu have not let me down, as the ScanSnap works and works very well.
Installation is painless but does require a restart. I noticed that there is no TWAIN import functionality, but for the purpose this document scanner was created for, I don't see this as a negative. You won't use the SnapScan for importing high-res graphic files. For that, a drum or flatbed scanner would be more appropriate.
On the software side of things, SnapScan uses Adobe Acrobat Standard, which comes free in the box with the scanner. When a document is scanned it (more on that in a moment) it is saved as an Acrobat file. This is great for a number of reasons. First, Acrobat has become the default document format for transmitting and printing most documents. It is flexible, easy to use, but also powerful enough to use as an electronic workgroup and documentation online (or off) workflow. You can set passwords in Acrobat so that you can have some control over who can / can't open sensitive documents. Spotlight can also search text within PDF files, although not documents scanned with the SnapScan, as these documents are scanned as a picture, without any OCR involved.
No OCR (Onscreen Character Recognition, the process of a software application understanding text when it is scanned in and converting it to editable text and font) is probably the most disappointing aspect of the SnapScan. While it is great to be able to quickly and painlessly scan in all your important documents, there is no way to search for text within those scanned files. Also, the user is not prompted to name each file as it is scanned, so to create somewhat of an organized structure of your scanned documents, the user is forced to go back and rename files. I found doing a Save As in Acrobat worked well, after which I would delete the original scanned PDF.
The SnapScan settings give the user a good combination of options such as compression rate (the lower the compression, the greater the scan quality, Paper Size (I leave it at Automatic Detection, which works great), file format (don't like PDF? Save your scans as JPGs instead), Scanning options (quality, color mode, and scan button), Save options, and Application options in case you would rather Preview open the scan over Adobe Acrobat. All in all, most of the option a typical user would need to control the scanner.
The ScanSnap software automatically launches at start up, so there is no need to hunt and find the application to start scanning. The software and hardware is all ready to go.
The most impressive aspect to the ScanSnap has got to be the speed a document is both scanned and displayed on screen. The advertised speed is 15 pages per minute, which may not sound like much at first, but basic arithmetic will show that is four seconds for one page. And not just one side of the page, but both sides of each page! The scanner is intelligent enough to know if what you are scanning is a one or two-sided document, and acts accordingly.
One button scanning. Add the document(s) you want to scan in the feeder (50 sheets capacity) and push the big round button, and the ScanSnap takes it from there. It is so simple; the ScanSnap is the Macintosh of small office documents scanners.
I had so much fun working with the ScanSnap; I got carried away scanning every document I could find. Mortgage papers? Checks. Insurance papers? Check. Old pay-stubs? Birth certificates? Receipts? Check, check, and check. The scanner is so simple to use, and PDF's small enough (even on high quality settings) to easily archive, I feel this is the first document scanner I can use to truly move all my important papers into electronic format.
Here are the specs:
Scanning Range: A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Business card, Letter, Legal and Custom sizes (can set for up to 5 different paper types) / Automatically recognizes paper type by paper length
Interface: USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible)
1 Year Limited Warranty
Scanning Speed: 150dpi Color, 15 PPM, 300dpi color 5 PPM
Compatible with Mac OS X 10.2 and up.
MyMac.com Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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Canon CanoScan LiDE 80 Color Scanner Review

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(More customer reviews)The Canoscan LiDE 80 is easy to use for a variety of applications and the USB Hi-Speed (no longer USB2) interface is super fast and convenient since it not only is the data link, but supplies power to the scanner. If your power hub is as congested as mine, you'll appreciate this bonus. The LiDE 80 comes standard with a film adapter unit so you can scan 35 mm film or unmounted slide film. although the literature claims the film scanner runs at 2400 x 4800 DPI, I don't buy it. My Nikon fim scanner is 2900 DPI and gives MUCH better scans of 35 mm film. No contest. Then again, it was quite a bit more (4X)expensive than the LiDE 80 and only scans film...
The LiDE 80 includes software for automatic retouching of scratches and dust - and it also now has grain and fading correction. I tried these features on color photos taken over 50 years ago and was pleasantly surprised with the results. Overall, this is a nice package that goes well beyond the typical bargain scanner.

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A film scanner that allows you to easily preserve negatives, the Canon LiDE 80 is a remarkably slim unit that's ready to meet big expectations. Don't let the 1.5-inch height fool you--Canon's Z-lid design allows it to perfectly accommodate originals up to one inch thick.
48-bit color and a 16-bit grayscale provide rich tones and clear contrasts; the 2,400 x 4,800 non-interpolated resolution handles the rest with clean, crisp detail. USB 2.0 interface means there's a single cord that supplies both power and connection, as well as a speedy transfer of data.
Bundled with the scanner is an impressive array of software for both Windows and Macintosh OS systems that will allow you to convert, smooth, and organize your images in a variety of ways. Perfect for home use, the Canon LiDE 80 is backed by a one-year warranty with Instant Exchange service.
What's in the Box Canon LiDE 80 scanner; power/USB 2.0 cable; instructions; setup poster; warranty information; Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 CD-ROM; CanoScan Setup CD-ROM, including ScanGear CS (Windows/Mac), CanoScan Toolbox (Windows/Mac), Arcsoft PhotoStudio (Windows/Mac), ArcSoft PhotoBase (Windows/Mac), ScanSoft OmniPage SE OCR (Windows/Mac), NewSoft Presto! PageManager (Windows) and NewSoft Presto! BizCard (30-day trial version, Windows only)

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