My trusty 12-year-old scanner is starting to show signs of age : Epson Perfection 1260 1200 x 2400 dpi ; 48-bit color Speed : 1200 dpi hi-speed : Monochrome + Color 32 ms/line Optical Resolution : 1200 dpi Max Document Size : 8.5" x 11.7"
I'm inclined to get another Epson, but would consider something else. The local store (Canada Computers, College St) offers the following : Epson Perfection V370 Photo Scanner -- $ 150 -- in stock 1 Item Code: SNES000478 Part Number: B11B207221 4800 x 9600 dpi ; 48-bit Color Speed : Monochrome A4 300 dpi 11 s , Color A4 300 dpi 14 s Optical Resolution : 12,8 K dpi Max Document Size : 8.5" x 11.7" Epson Perfection V550 Photo Flatbed Scanner -- $ 230 -- in stock 2 Item Code: SNES000509 Part Number: B11B210201 6400 x 9600 dpi ; 48-bit color Speed : 6400 dpi hi-speed : Monochrome + Color 21 ms/line Maximum Resolution : 12,8 K dpi Photo Restoration , 35mm Medium Format Scanning USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Epson Perfection V600 Photo Flatbed Scanner -- $ 276 -- in stock 3 Item Code: SNES000346 Part Number: B11B198022 6400 x 9600 dpi ; 48-bit Color Speed : 21 ms/line (Color + monochrome) Max Document Size : 8.5" x 11.7" All have Linux drivers, according to Epson's I/net site. V370 has lower resolution & probably slower, but it's not clear what justifies the extra cost of V600 over V550. Does anyone have experience with these or have any advice to offer ? -- ========================,,============================================ SUPPORT ___________//___, Philip Webb ELECTRIC /] [] [] [] [] []| Cities Centre, University of Toronto TRANSIT `-O----------O---' purslowatchassdotutorontodotca
