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Summary: Good functionality - big and bulky are downfalls
Review: I use the Microtek ScanMaker 4 in a professional setting as a web designer. The photos scan fairly fast so I have few complaints there. It has an optional tray that can be switched out for different mediums whether slideshow film, negatives, etc. Then, the flatbed on top is legal size, which is standard. I have mine plugged via scsi card and get decent speed.My primary complaint of this scanner is primarily the size. It takes up a large portion of my work desk and its heavy in terms of scanners of similar quality. It stands about 6" high, about 13" wide and 21" deep (approximations). If you can get past the size of the machine, it's not bad. This model is no longer in production so you'll likely get it used. It's a decent little machine but I reckon it is becoming obsolete now.
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Summary: Big and Versatile for the Home and Office
Review: It's big yea....but wow! It does it all and in legal size (14")too if needed! Below is the hype from apsom of it's capability and it worked great for me....The ONLY problem I had is it took up some counter space in the home office....but the unit definately paid for that space on the counter in no time through it's quality and versatility.... It is a 36-bit dual-media scanner that lets you scan photos and prints on its upper bed and film and transparencies in its transparency bay (lower bed). It is also ready for all Windows or Macintosh operating systems you can get the software upgrades/drivers for all platforms at microtekusa.com. An Adaptec PCI SCSI card is included that works on Windows, as well as with the Apple G3/G4-series Macintosh. the ScanMaker 4 features 600 x 1200 dpi optical resolution. It also incorporates a patented Microtek design called Emulsion Direct Imaging Technology, or E.D.I.T.. E.D.I.T. allows for scanning directly from the surface of the film without an interfering pane of glass that can distort and diffuse the original image. The result is richer, more accurate color and sharper, cleaner images loaded with detail. The ideal solution for anyone responsible for putting together business presentations or scanning photos or film for brochures, reports or other projects destined for 4-color printing. featuring a dynamic range of 3.4 and a color palette of 36-bit input and output, the ScanMaker 4 will scan anything from 35mm film, a photograph up o 14" in length, or a batch scan of several images at once -- even at different settings with different scanning filters applied quickly and efficiently. Benefits you can expect.... High resolution: 600 x 1200 dpi optical resolution with interpolated resolution of 9600 x 9600 provide exceptional image quality and clarity. Intelligent Scanner Controller Software: Microtek's ScanWizard magnifies the preview image in high resolution, and stores and saves gamma curve settings for future application. Batch Scanning capability: ScanWizard allows batch scanning of many standard film formats or reflective originals, even at different modes and settings. Works on PC or Mac. An Adaptec PCI SCSI card is included that works with Windows, as well as with the new Apple G3/G4-series Macintosh. Includes an 8" x 10" Glass Template holder for scanning a variety of film formats.
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