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What Scanner?

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#153415From: Alvaro NobregaFeb 15, 1995 8:08 PM

I have an old Genious GS-C105 hand scanner. This scanner has just reached the end of his life and he refuses to work any more. I've just received some extra "Escudos", so I can afford to buy a new scanner. Some people tell me to buy a Table Scanner, and others to buy a handy scanner. As I've just moved to this graphics world I'm not sure what type of scanner is more suitable. Should I choose a Table or handy scanner? What should I consider when buying a new scanner? Thanks, Alvaro

#153662From: Ralph F. FrantzFeb 16, 1995 6:57 PM

Alvaro, A few months ago I picked up the HP Scanjet IIcx. It is a single pass, full page, full color scanner, and produces great output quickly. Great investment and a $150 rebate until the end of this month <g>. It also comes with a handy utility that makes it a copy machine, copying directly to your (supported) printer with a typical copy machine interface (darker, lighter, enlarge, reduce, etc). Since I got it I don't know how I got along without it! Ralph

#153714From: Paul BoydFeb 16, 1995 10:42 PM

I just bought mine last month, a very good investment!!!!!! Paul Boyd

#153821From: Ralph F. FrantzFeb 17, 1995 10:21 AM

>> a very good investment!!!!!! Agreed! Have you used the copier feature? Ralph

#153939From: Paul BoydFeb 17, 1995 6:25 PM

no, not yet! So far I have just scanned in items to use as textures! Paul Boyd Phoenix

#153848From: Alvaro NobregaFeb 17, 1995 12:18 PM

Ralph, That looks like the scanner I'm looking for. I've just phone my supplier and instruct him to look for this particular scanner. I suspect I won't be able to get that $150 rebate. I don't live in the States. 🙁 take care Alvaro

#153912From: Ralph F. FrantzFeb 17, 1995 4:46 PM

>> That looks like the scanner I'm looking for. I've just phone my supplier and >> instruct him to look for this particular scanner. I suspect I won't be able to >> get that $150 rebate. I don't live in the States. 🙁 Alvaro, I don't think you will be disapointed with the scanner. Though I wouldn't know about the rebate overseas… it would be worth asking. <g> Ralph

#153946From: Alvaro NobregaFeb 17, 1995 6:50 PM

Ralph, I've just read an article about that scanner. The price around here goes up to $1300. What's the price in the States? Alvaro

#154004From: Ralph F. FrantzFeb 18, 1995 1:47 AM

>> What's the price in the States? Alvaro, The forum frowns on putting prices up here. Check your E-Mail. Ralph

#154053From: Jonas Ruikis [ADESK]Feb 18, 1995 10:02 AM

Hi Ralph, << The forum frowns on putting prices up here. Check your E-Mail. >> Thanks alot for posting and adhering to the policy! :-> jonas[adesk]

#154076From: Ralph F. FrantzFeb 18, 1995 11:34 AM

>> Thanks alot for posting and adhering to the policy! :-> Wouldn't want to upset the forum Gods, Jonas! <bg> Actually it's my pleasure to be here on this forum and to be able to contribute some, as so many have freely done over the years. Ralph

#154118From: Alvaro NobregaFeb 18, 1995 3:20 PM

Ralph, Oops, I guess it's time for me to read again the rules. But in fact the price in the States is excellent. The difference off price is quite enough to get an air ticket and go there to buy it. What software does it bring? Thanks, Alvaro

#154307From: Ralph F. FrantzFeb 19, 1995 10:09 PM

Alvaro, You get Photostyler II LE (Light Edition), a Windows copier interface and Twain drivers for easy scanning inside PhotoShop/Photostyler. Ralph

#154448From: Alvaro NobregaFeb 20, 1995 3:59 PM

Ralph, Thanks for your help. Alvaro

#154038From: Alvaro NobregaFeb 18, 1995 7:43 AM

Ralph Oops, I guess it's time for me to read again the rules. But in fact the price in the States is excellent. The difference off price is quite enough to get an air ticket and go there to buy it. What software does it bring? Thanks, Alvaro