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I'm about to order a Microtek X6 and I was wondering if the Canon CanoScan
FB 620U USB was better than the Microtek X6

Quote:> Which to buy?...

> I've seen reviews for both the Microtek X6 and the Umax 1220 and they both
> seem to be very good. Does anyone have any preference over the other?  The
> Microtek seems to be slighytly more favorably reviewed and I only want to
> spend about $100 on a scanner.  The Microtek, however, does *not* seem to
> be Win95 compatible, and I am still using 95.  Is that model, such a
popular
> one at that, really not Win 95 compatible or are they simply not listing
> that in the specs?

> Any recommendations?

> Thanks in advance...
> --Ben

Which to buy?...

I've seen reviews for both the Microtek X6 and the Umax 1220 and they both
seem to be very good. Does anyone have any preference over the other?  The
Microtek seems to be slighytly more favorably reviewed and I only want to
spend about $100 on a scanner.  The Microtek, however, does *not* seem to
be Win95 compatible, and I am still using 95.  Is that model, such a popular
one at that, really not Win 95 compatible or are they simply not listing
that in the specs?

Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance...
--Ben

Other than the fact that I don't like the shape and color of Microtek X6, I'd
guess X6 is faster than 1220.  Astra 1220P/Us are noteable for its few seconds
slower speed.  UMAX site offer rebates, but don't expect to get it right away
when you mail it in.  Microtek X6 has been around for quite some time, unless
it's a USB version, you should have no problem using it under Win95.

If speed is a concern for you Acer 620 is speedy.  No experience on the quality
of scan.  Many people like it.

Not always Eric.  CanoScan use a different scanning technology, CNET and ZDNet
have reviews on it.  You better read them before you buy.  CanoScan is lousy at
scanning small 3D objects btw.