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!)
