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Summary: Been using for over a year and still love it.
Review: I love it even after a year of use. I did have a few initial problems with software installation but I love the Arcsoft photo studio. I use it for editing my scanned photo's and I am very pleased with the results. I even managed to scan a very old photo (sepia) that my daughter had drawn on. I edited it with the Arcsoft program and you can't tell it was ever damaged. The results are fast and quality. The usb plug in is also a dream come true. I had no more plugs left behind my computer and my strips were full.
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Summary: My first scanner and so far, very pleased with it
Review: I've been putting off getting a scanner because they seem to be one of the most problematic peripherals that one can attach to a PC. .... I ordered the CanoScan 656, and so far, have been very happy with the results. First, setup on my 1 Ghz P-III running WinME was fast and easy. The supplied software is not bad, though if you already have a good image editor like PaintShopPro you might want to use that for acquiring and editing your scans. I have had a few unexplained software crashes, but nothing (so far) that would make me dissatisfied with the scanner. If the problems continue, I will switch to PSP or MS Picture It for acquiring my scans, but if you don't have alternate software, be aware that there could be difficulties with what comes in the box. The USB cable fits the PC fine, but the plug into the scanner is not very secure, so you have to be careful to not let it get inadvertently bumped out of place (I read in a review of a similar Canon scanner that the owner pushed the back of the scanner up against the wall to keep the plug from sliding out). It's great to not have to fool around with the parallel port, and even better to have the scanner powered via the USB connection. I'm only giving it 4 stars due to the loose plug and the software, but the quality of the scans is excellent, at least for my purposes. My first scan was a small wallet-sized picture, and at output of 200 dpi, I got a great image that I was able to enlarge to 5x7 and looked even sharper than the original. I also have scanned several full-page photos from magazines.... and got a warning from the software that I needed to make an adjustment or I'd get distortion. I ignored the warning and sure enough, got the predicted distortion. Second time, I made the recommended change and got outstanding results. So the software does have some redeeming features. For ease of use (regardless of what software you end up using), nice sleek thin case, and great price, I'm very pleased with my first scanner and would recommend it.
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Summary: My first scanner and so far, very pleased with it
Review: I've been putting off getting a scanner because they seem to be one of the most problematic peripherals that one can attach to a PC. .... I ordered the CanoScan 656, and so far, have been very happy with the results. First, setup on my 1 Ghz P-III running WinME was fast and easy. The supplied software is not bad, though if you already have a good image editor like PaintShopPro you might want to use that for acquiring and editing your scans. I have had a few unexplained software crashes, but nothing (so far) that would make me dissatisfied with the scanner. If the problems continue, I will switch to PSP or MS Picture It for acquiring my scans, but if you don't have alternate software, be aware that there could be difficulties with what comes in the box. The USB cable fits the PC fine, but the plug into the scanner is not very secure, so you have to be careful to not let it get inadvertently bumped out of place (I read in a review of a similar Canon scanner that the owner pushed the back of the scanner up against the wall to keep the plug from sliding out). It's great to not have to fool around with the parallel port, and even better to have the scanner powered via the USB connection. I'm only giving it 4 stars due to the loose plug and the software, but the quality of the scans is excellent, at least for my purposes. My first scan was a small wallet-sized picture, and at output of 200 dpi, I got a great image that I was able to enlarge to 5x7 and looked even sharper than the original. I also have scanned several full-page photos from magazines.... and got a warning from the software that I needed to make an adjustment or I'd get distortion. I ignored the warning and sure enough, got the predicted distortion. Second time, I made the recommended change and got outstanding results. So the software does have some redeeming features. For ease of use (regardless of what software you end up using), nice sleek thin case, and great price, I'm very pleased with my first scanner and would recommend it.
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Summary: Great little scanner
Review: Installation was no biggie for me even tho I'm still a beginner at this whole thing....My pictures are looking good....still have a couple of questions re: speed of the process and ability to crop my work. (...) I'm having such a great time with this little machine! Thanks!!
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Summary: fashion meets function
Review: It scans very good. The colors look correct and match what I scan. The speed it quite acceptable to me. It runs on a single usb cable with no other power going to it wich makes it great for hooking to a laptop. It is very light. I have not done this, but I could very easily unplug it and take it to work with me if I wanted to. I am very happy with it.
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Summary: Great product
Review: It scans very good. The colors look correct and match what I scan. The speed it quite acceptable to me. It runs on a single usb cable with no other power going to it wich makes it great for hooking to a laptop. It is very light. I have not done this, but I could very easily unplug it and take it to work with me if I wanted to. I am very happy with it.
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Summary: Second Scanner I've owned, I LOVE IT!!
Review: My first scanner was 5 years old, a UMAX 610?, a loud, bulky, scanner...but it got the job done until it started messing up. Cannon's scanner that I bought a week ago is slim, SOO QUIET, & feature packed for my needs. I put in the CD, connected the USB cable (NO POWER CORD NEEDED!!) & my 2 yr old PII 400 mhz Laptop running Win98 found it & loaded everything quickly & easily. Highly recommended!!!
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Summary: Second Scanner I've owned, I LOVE IT!!
Review: My first scanner was 5 years old, a UMAX 610?, a loud, bulky, scanner...but it got the job done until it started messing up. Cannon's scanner that I bought a week ago is slim, SOO QUIET, & feature packed for my needs. I put in the CD, connected the USB cable (NO POWER CORD NEEDED!!) & my 2 yr old PII 400 mhz Laptop running Win98 found it & loaded everything quickly & easily. Highly recommended!!!
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Summary: A perfect scanner
Review: Setup was a breeze on Windows ME. The USB works flawlessly. I can move it around between the USB port on the back of my PC and my powered hub and it is always recognized and ready to go. It's a pleasure to use. The twain drivers work great from all of the applications I have tried.
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Summary: fashion meets function
Review: this is a great product. I use it with my PowerMac G4. It's not the fastest scanner but if you're not a professional in the graphic arts, this one is great. It's such a nice change from those bulky, gray monsters so commonly found in the consumer scanner market. It's powered by the USB cable itself so there's no need for the bulky power supply.
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