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Summary: Easy to Install...
Review: Since switching from Windows 98 to 2000, things haven't been easy trying to get a scanner hooked up. This LiDE 30 was a breeze, worked the first time, no need to download useless drivers. It has a self-adjusting top for scanning thicker items, like a book; 3 easy to understand and use buttons; it's compact, which I really like. I have scanned my art work and some photographs, both are clear and of good quality. The software allows for plenty of options. This should satisfy most needs and then some.
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Summary: Very Nice
Review: I have put off buying a scanner for a long time. I saw the LiDE a few weeks ago in a store and thought the small size and USB connectivity were perfect for my work area. When I looked at Amazon and found a great price, I was sold. The Canon software and drivers installed without a problem and XP recognized the scanner immediately. It does a great job with pictures and integrates well with my imaging software (Ulead PhotoImpact). I use the included stand to keep it in a vertical position on my desk-and out of the way. So far, Canon has not let me down with any of their products--I love my S30 digital camera.
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Summary: very satisfied, but...
Review: For most casual users, this is a great scanner. Some people complain about it being slow (note that USB 2.0 full speed (very similar to USB 1.1) is not the same as USB 2.0 hi-speed (much faster)), but if you're not doing heavy scanning, you really won't even notice. The scans are great, it's super-easy to use, and easy to customize the settings if you don't want the fully-automated set-up. And the installation was very simple and straightforward.I also really like that it's USB powered (but be sure your USB provides enough power if you have a laptop - the scanner uses at most 2.5 watts), and so small, as I have limited storage and work space. The only question I have about it is that it has a CIS scanning element, which means anything to be scanned must be in direct contact with the glass, as opposed to a CCD element, which can pick up things further from the glass. While most of the things I scan are flat and have very little texture, I occasionally want to scan in an original watercolor painting (done on cold-press paper, which has a bit of a texture to it), and am not able to get a clear scan due to the texture. I'm considering exchanging it for a scanner with a CCD for this reason, but haven't decided yet. Everything else works so well and the size is so attractive, that I may just make this sacrifice. So, if you're only scanning flat things like documents, photos, and photocopies, this is a great, low-cost scanner. If you will regularly be scanning things with a fair amount of texture, or 3-dimensionality (including collage and scrapbook material, possibly), I'd recommend buying it locally (making sure you can return it if you're not happy), and trying it out first.
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Summary: Overview
Review: Inexpensive, but quite slow -- even on a fast machine (G4, OSX).
(I have an OLD epson scanner that is much faster.) Powered by USB (no extra power cable -- which is nice.) But why not use Firewire? Maybe good for children, but does not satisfy professional expectations.
I expect hardware prices to go down, but do not expect performance to diminish. Overall, a disappointment -- considering Canon's capacity to do better.
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Summary: Great Bang for the Buck
Review: ...The product itself worked as the manufacturer described it. Not a single problem occured during my installation (WinXP), and the included pieces of software more than covered all my scanning needs. The product lived up to its promise to EASILY scan and e-mail, edit, and convert the scanned image to word processing text. It is extremely light and very easy to carry from location to location, and that was another great plus. It's ability to stand upright for those tight desk spaces is another feature I enjoy. My only complaint (and I use that word lightly) is the noise the scanner makes when it scans. I've not been around many scanners, but the ones I've heard are quieter than this product. I'd say the sound level is comparable to an inkjet printer pulling paper from its paper tray. Also, even after reinstalling the related software, the three buttons on the scanner don't work. I'm currently looking at the Canon website to see if I can get a more updated driver that would fix this problem. For now, I'm using the included software to do the scanning. All-in-all, I highly recommend that you purchase this scanner if you're for a 'more bang for the buck' scanner and low on the budget. However, for those of you who are professional artist and/or photographers, you might want to consider looking at more flashy scanners for your requirements; this product wasn't exactly blazing when scanning full-blown colored graphics....Mine was also a brand new product too, not refurbished, used, or "like-new" either. Regardless, it's still worth the price for new scanner owners and/or practical/common use. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Low Price, Moderate Performance, misleading specs
Review: This is by far the slowest scanner I've ever had (4 others were models from HP and UMAX).
Picture quality is very good.
I like the appearance and the small footprint on the desk.
"USB 2.0 full speed" specification is misleading; this unit operates at USB 1.1 speed, although it may be using USB 2.0 protocols.
Minimal "native" support for Mac OS X. Works in "classic" mode.
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Summary: Good Scanner !
Review: I bought it, because of Amazon ratings.
This is a nice, simple and light piece of equipment.
And for the price and features, I bought 2 more for the office.
Easy setup made this shop worth the investigation.
Only complain: I personally found it a little slow.
But everything else is just great.
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Summary: Easy!
Review: The directions are simple - installation is a breeze - and it's fast, quiet and great quality! Even better, the single USB cable also cuts clutter - no power cord! I love mine!
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Summary: This was gift...
Review: I bought this as a gift for my dad. He said set up was fine and was scanning in no time. He scanned in some photos to send to me which I then printed out using a i950 cannon photo printer and they looked fine.
Its quick and easy to use even for the non tech savy....my dad!
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Summary: Very sleek, but laptop users beware!
Review: I wanted a no frills, easy-to-use scanner. Even though I have never had good luck with Canon, I bought this one based on the recommendations others gave, especially on its compatibility with Windows XP. I had a LOT of problems getting it running. It turns out that the USB on my laptop does not send enough power to run the scanner. Neither the tech support of Canon or Compaq (my computer) helped, but my dad suggested buying a USB hub that has an AC plug. This worked, so if you have problems I recommend trying that. Otherwise, once it I got it running, it seems great. It's kind of slow, but does the job and takes up MINIMUM desk space.
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