Reviews of the Microtek ScanMaker i900
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CNET Review
The Good: High-quality scans; legal-size scanbed; great software.
The Bad: Requires a lot of desk space; uses Digital ICE technology only for print scans.
The Bottom Line: The best flatbed for creative professionals on a budget.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 82/100 and users 66/100. Comparing these reviews to 18864 other Scanners reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 84/100 = Very Good.
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: The Microtek ScanMaker i900 produces high-quality images from both prints and transparencies that will charm graphics pros, but its poky performance requires patience.
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: The Microtek ScanMaker i900 produces high-quality images from both prints and transparencies that will charm graphics pros, but its poky performance requires patience.
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No Rating
imaging-resource.com
Review Summary: Looking for a scanner that can handle film as well as flats is like looking for a camcorder that can take great stills. If you ever did find one, no one would believe you. They really address different problems.
Manufacturer: Microtek Lab Inc.
Part number: 1108-03-680002
General
- Type Flatbed scanner - Desktop
- Width 15.2 in
- Depth 22.3 in
- Max Supported Media Size Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
- Height 6.3 in
- Weight 25.6 lbs
Scanner
- Input Type Color
- Color Depth 48-bit color
- Optical Resolution 6400 dpi x 3200 dpi
- Lamp / Light Source Type Cold cathode fluorescent lamp
- Scan Density Range 4.2D
Barcode
- Scan Mode Single-pass
Media Handling
- Max Document Size 8.5 in x 14 in
- Supported Media Type Plain paper, Transparencies, Film, Slides
- Media Feeder Type Manual load
Storage
- Storage Removable None
- Optical Storage None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s) None
- Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type B, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Film holder, Slide holder, FireWire controller
- Cables Included 1 x IEEE 1394 cable, 1 x USB cable
- Compliant Standards EN55022, EN55024, BSMI, IEC 60950, VCCI, CE, CSA 22.2 No. 950, FCC Class B certified, CB, UL 1950
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - Internal
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power Consumption Operational ( Standby ) 36.5 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational 36.5 Watt
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required Apple MacOS X 10.2, Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP, Apple MacOS 9.x, Microsoft Windows 98
- Peripheral / Interface Devices CD-ROM
- System Requirements Details MacOS 9.x - PowerPC G3 - RAM 128 MB, Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP - Pentium III - RAM 128 MB ( FireWire ), Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP - Pentium III - RAM 128 MB ( USB ), MacOS X 10.2 - PowerPC G3 - RAM 128 MB
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 50 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F
- Humidity Range Operating 20 - 85%
- Sound Emission 55 dBA
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