Visioneer PhotoPort 7700 Flatbed Scanner Review

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(More customer reviews)In design, it seems sleek, useful < two card ports built right in> and fast. EXCEPT... Windows XP/XP Pro,, simply hates the drivers supplied. Constant battles to get the computer to not only recognize the scanner, but to KEEP IT installed.I have had many a fine day wasted just getting it reconfigured to work. NOTHING else is changed, yet the system constantly cant " find" the scanner. Just a nightmare that the drivers never seem to solve.
Now, performance. I have had numerous problems with severely distorted colors, mysterious " bands and streaks" across photos scanned, rendition and color way off the mark, all around, I would NEVER buy a visioneer again. I bought a 5820 to try n get buy with it, till I can afford a Minolta 5400 or Dual Scan elite, the visioneer 5820 wont even operate or configure with XP.visoneer has a lousy reputation with Windows, and Win XP goes to great lengths to make sure you DONT purchase another Visioneer scanner. I cant rate it lower than 1 star, or i would.

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The 7700 from Visioneer is a high-quality scanner that offers 600 x 1,200 dpi optical resolution and 42-bit color recognition that is capable of capturing over 4.3 trillion colors. Visioneer also touts the 7700 as a "digital camera companion" and has provided slots for Smart Media and Compact Flash cards directly on the scanner. This means no more switching back and forth between scanner and camera. Just insert your camera's memory card into the slot and upload your pictures at impressively fast speeds.
OneTouch buttons make it exceptionally easy to post images on the Internet, print copies of digital scans, and much more. This PC-only scanner also comes with a nice software bundle that includes ScanSoft's PaperPort Deluxe 7.0, TextBridge Pro8.0, and MGI PhotoSuite III SE.
The 7700 connects to your computer via its USB port and comes backed with a one-year limited warranty.

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Visioneer 4400 USB Flatbed Scanner Review

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(More customer reviews)This scanner is a steal at this price, especially for those new to the world of computer technology. The software included allows for a variety of projects, and is explained in lay terms that make the experiance that much easier. Though this scanners' price is a bargain, you get much more than you pay for. The set up is easy, just plug it in and scan away. The resolution is great, and for those photos where your badside is showing there are a myriad of editing options available, so you can always look your beat, even when you don't. I have also scanned documents and had great results. If you are looking for a home scanner this is a great bargain with top quality software, this is it.

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A scanner that meets your imaging needs and your budget's demands is a rare thing, but model 4400 from Visioneer manages to handle both. With an optical resolution of 600 x 1,200 dpi combined with 42 internal colors, the 4400 provides clarity and depth to all your scanned images from photographs and magazines to office documents and memos. The included software package covers all sorts of home office graphical applications including templates, document management, and data format conversions. You must have a USB connection for installation, and the cable and driver CD-ROM are included. At a total weight of just over 5 pounds and length of less than 1 foot, this is a scanner that can fit anywhere, even in cramped cubicles or home offices.
Visioneer includes a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

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Epson Perfection V30 Color Scanner Review

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(More customer reviews)I just got this and have been trying it out. As I surmised, it is identical to the V300 except there is no negative holder in the box. The driver CDROM and all documentation lists both models. I'm using this with Photoshop and Indesign to make personal studies for portrait drawing practice, using art book and magazine images for source material. I was holding my breath to make sure the TIFF file type is included with this version, and it is (in the professional scan mode.) Fabulously smooth images made from ordinary newspaper color ad inserts using only 800 dpi. You can select various destination image types, including up to 48-bit color and up to 12,800 dpi (in professional mode). TIFF files are rather large, but I plan to dump them as soon as I print the cropped images. (After I draw, I no longer need the images.) Of course, also does jpeg format (default) and has a tremendous range of custom formatting before saving, as well as ultra simple 'point and shoot' scanning. Also has customizable presets for home mode (email scanning, etc.) and office mode (RGB value settings, for example). I haven't tried this yet, but it makes PDF files in all but full auto mode, without purchasing Adobe Acrobat, unbelievable. (I have a Fujitsu document scanner that outputs to PDF, but it cost several times more.)
There is the same user selection option for film as a document type as on the V300 so I don't see why you can't scan slides and negatives, using a homemade holder or even just guessing where to position film in the center strip of the scanner bed. I don't plan to scan many film images or I would have gotten the V300, but it was not available for prime shipping. I do have some favorite Velvia slides I will eventually try to scan and see what happens. Will let you know how it goes when I get a chance. Superb scanner, incredible price, and arguably unbeatable Epson reliability, per my previous experience with color inkjets going back to windows 3.1 that just never stopped working well. I based my purchase on all the high praise for the V300/V200 and the assumption that this one uses the same scan engine and software, which it does, the only difference I can tell being the missing film holder. If anything, the V30 is more recent and probably has higher specs than the V300. If you don't need a film holder, or if you just need to update your flatbed scanner, this is a total no brainer. Forgot to mention, top is hinged and lifts/flips back out of the way.

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Scan photos and 3D objects with amazing clarity and detail. The value-priced Epson Perfection V30 makes it easier than ever with 4800 dpi optical resolution and a host of automatic features. With the scanners remarkable resolution, you can easily create extraordinary images. And, it offers easy setup plus one-touch scanning. So, whether you choose to archive important documents or your favorite photos, you can be up and running in no time. Bring those faded color photos back to life effortlessly with the Perfection V30. This versatile performer even includes a high-rise lid for scanning books and other 3D objects. With an innovative LED light source, the Perfection V30 provides fast scans with no warmup time.

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