On 11/8/97 7:39 AM so and so Kai Radicke said. (And I quote)
Gotta go with the UMAX It has the best ratings from the MAC and Windows
reviews for scanners in that price range. You'll regret the handheld!
I've used one. They might be OK for small pics - IF you have a steady
hand!!
Larry Macy
78 Midget
>I agree with Ben and Rick also! UMAX also makes very good scanners!
>The UMAX Astra 1200s, can be found for $260. And it is very nice!
>(we have one at school, and the high resolution is great!)
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>Kai
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>>> Don't! You'll be sorry! Get the Microtek Scanmaker E3 - its like $200 or
>>> so, and it's a full color FLATBED scanner. VERY nice - 'tis what I use.
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>>> BEN RUSET - http://www.monmouth.com/~bruset
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>>Skye
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>>Have to agree with Ben - you WILL be sorry if you get an el cheapo
>>handheld! Besides Flatbeds are so cheap now - AND you can use it to tow
>>your next MG home!!
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>>Rick
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