Well, I went and bought the 5600 in person, so that if I don't like it or if it doesn't work, I can send it back. I didn't realise that this model requires a power cord instead of just a usb connection. I'm thinking of sending it back on that alone but who knows? I could try it and love it and it's not like I'll be carrying it everywhere I go. If I can get it to work with Vuescan without a hitch I'll be happy.
On 09/11/2008, Tiffany D <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've been calling around to find the 600f with no shipping cause > online it's ridiculous. Someone said that they had the 5600 for the > same price as the 600f and that it also opens at least 90 degrees or > maybe even 180. Does anyone know about this scanner? Is it > comparable to the 600f in speed, portability and compatibility with > Vuescan and various Windows systems or should I just get my first > choice? At this point, I'm over the "must be $100 or less" bit and am > willing to pay $149 if it's high quality. > > Thanks, > Tiffanitsa > > > On 09/11/2008, David Poehlman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: >> Hi Tiff, >> >> if you have any hps, give hp a call and talk to them. They will often >> trade >> for less than a scanner would cost. >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Tiffany D" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X by >> theblind" <[email protected]> >> Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 12:20 AM >> Subject: Re: Need Scanner for Use with VoiceOver >> >> >> Well, I've been searching and the lowest price I found was $127 but >> all the places that had that price didn't have it in stock. I found >> one for $139 and I'll get it if all else fails. I'll wait until >> tomorrow to see if either anyone can help me find it cheaper than $139 >> or if anyone can recommend something better. Maybe, there's one out >> there that originally costs more but that's on sale? Perhaps, the >> newer models? But I love how this one is portable and opens all the >> way, as I said. I've got a ton of scanners here but don't think any >> are Mac compatible. Wonder if I can use one of my serial scanners for >> now and then get that nice Lide600f? >> >> Thanks, >> Tiffanitsa >> On 08/11/2008, Jacob Schmude <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> How about some of the others in the Canon Lide series, like the Lide >>> 70 or 90? The 70 runs about $79 IIRC. Caveat: higher numbers in the >>> Lide series do not always mean newer models. Honestly though, if >>> there's any way at all you can get the 600F you should go for it. It's >>> a very nice little unit and well worth its price--a bit more expensive >>> than the rest of the Lides but its much more durable as well. It's >>> also much, much quieter than the other lide models. >>> Failing that, most standard desk-sized flatbed scanners seem to run >>> about $79-$99, provided you don't need something portable that is. >>> Canon's usually a good bet for OS X compatibility, as are most of the >>> later Epson models (do your research on the Epsons though as not all >>> of them have Mac drivers). I've also heard good things about HP >>> scanners under Mac, though it's been quite a while since I've used an >>> HP scanner so I can't say for certain if that's true. >>> In any case, I highly recommend the Lide 600F if you can, and one of >>> the other Lide models if you can't and still want something portable. >>> hth >>> >>> >>> On Nov 8, 2008, at 21:21, Tiffany D wrote: >>> >>>> Okay, so I found the Plantronics .audio 750 headset (which is leopard >>>> compatible) for $39 instead of $79 and a cable that has female and >>>> male as well as 25 and 9 pin serial connectors for $9.95 that I'll use >>>> to connect to my Keyspan adapter. >>>> http://www.jr.com >>>> So I'm fine there. But now I need a scanner that I can use with >>>> Vuescan. The most important requirements are that it's under $100 and >>>> that the lid opens all the way so I can scan thick materials. I >>>> considered the CanoScan LiDE 600F, since the lid opens 180 degrees and >>>> it's even accessible with my Compaq Armada running Windows 98 and >>>> comes with Omnipage. But they're all too expensive. Cannon had a >>>> refurbished one for $54 but it's not adding it to my cart. Any help >>>> would be appreciated. >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Tiffanitsa >>>> -- >>>> http://tiffany.yourpassionconsultant.com >>>> (Adults only. Parties and products for your sentual needs! >>>> Educational, tasteful and fun!) >>>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> http://tiffany.yourpassionconsultant.com >> (Adults only. Parties and products for your sentual needs! >> Educational, tasteful and fun!) >> >> >> >> >> > > > -- > http://tiffany.yourpassionconsultant.com > (Adults only. Parties and products for your sentual needs! > Educational, tasteful and fun!) > -- http://tiffany.yourpassionconsultant.com (Adults only. Parties and products for your sentual needs! Educational, tasteful and fun!)
