Scanner Advice

[mrmitchgro]

I'm trying to find a decently priced legal-sized scanner so I can start posting scans of some of my slabs. Does anyone out there have some advice on what I should get?

 

I'm sure there have been threads like this before, but I couldn't find them through the search feature... if you've got a link to past discussions on this, that would be great too.

 

Thanks!!

[Mr.Diggler]

[Flaming_Telepath]

Well, I managed to find around 1,400 posts on the subject with one search in 4 seconds.

 

However, try this one...

 

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3697396&fpart=1

[hulksmashdave]

 

+1 Let the lashes begin.

[DiceX]

There's been enough noob bashing in the last week to keep everyone satisfied.

 

 

[Flaming_Telepath]

There's been enough noob bashing in the last week to keep everyone satisfied.

 

 

I think you've confused 'noob' with 'recently registered ID'.

[ckp1680]

Best scanner for the money to me is an HP 8200. They can be found for under a $100 on Ebay (thumbs u

[Jaymole]

Best scanner for the money to me is an HP 8200. They can be found for under a $100 on Ebay (thumbs u

 

I agree!!

 

Just bought one for $32 on ebay. Received it today. Here is my first scan:

 

[mrmitchgro]

Well thanks for going easy on me anyways! I really am just trying to learn the ropes; I'll get the hang of it. (thumbs u

 

 

[Jaymole]

Well thanks for going easy on me anyways! I really am just trying to learn the ropes; I'll get the hang of it. (thumbs u

 

 

I'm a newbie too but getting the right scanner is very important and I always found some of the other threads confusing.

 

I am overjoyed on how the 8200 performs.

[nearmint]

Looks great. Is it compatible with Windows 7?

[Jaymole]

Looks great. Is it compatible with Windows 7?

 

Thanks, yes it is compatible (I have Windows 7).

 

 

[Freekster]

HP ScanJet 8200 Windows 7 Compatibility LINK

[nearmint]

I might have to pick one up. My old Microtek Scanmaker is no longer compatible with either PCs or Macs' latest operating systems.

[Old Fashion PB and J]

I dont know which one I have. But I know there have been tons of threads asking this question. When I started here, I didnt even know how to post photos of books! I still remember Count and Blow up the Moon walking me through it.

[Jaymole]

I might have to pick one up. My old Microtek Scanmaker is no longer compatible with either PCs or Macs' latest operating systems.

 

One of the reasons I had to buy a new scanner is my old one (an HP also) was not compatible with Windows 7. There are a few 8200s on ebay right now for under $50.

[JWKyle]

Can't go wrong with a Hp 8200 or 8250 8250 has a doc feeder. You can land them on Ebay for under 80 including shipping if you hunt a little bit. That's how much mine was and it even came with all the cables (power cord and 6 foot USB cable). There was a thread about six months ago where some even posted samples of different scanners with different software tools they used

[JWKyle]

I might have to pick one up. My old Microtek Scanmaker is no longer compatible with either PCs or Macs' latest operating systems.

 

One of the reasons I had to buy a new scanner is my old one (an HP also) was not compatible with Windows 7. There are a few 8200s on ebay right now for under $50.

 

I have Vista and it is compatible too.

[JWKyle]

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3700057&fpart=1

 

Here's the thread

[BlowUpTheMoon]

IWhen I started here, I didnt even know how to post photos of books! I still remember Count and Blow up the Moon walking me through it.

 

I've regretted it ever since.