tn0o+@andrew.cmu.edu (Thomas Edgar Nichols) (02/26/91)
I've been assigned the task of choosing a color scanner for the computer lab where I work. I have used a Microtek MSF-300Z scanner, and think highly of it. Until I saw ads for the LaCie Silverscanner, I thought the Microtek was pretty much THE color-300-dpi-flat-bed scanner for ~$2000. Unfortunatly the LaCie ad (running in MacUser and MacWorld) totes no specs or hard numbers, just shows scans done on the Microtek & Silver scan on "normal" settings. Of course, the MicroTek scan was dark and brownish and the Silverscanner looks perfect. I hate hype... WHAT I would like to know, is any one out there using a LaCie Silverscanner? Have you used a MicroTek before? Any comparisons? Any information would be greatly apprechiated. Please respond by Email: tn0o+@andrew.cmu.edu Thanks in advance -Tom
mr2t+@andrew.cmu.edu (Michael Tod Rose) (02/27/91)
Tom-- To tell the truth, the scanners are practically identical. LaCie provides better software with their scanner (or used to -- I think Microtek is shipping Photoshop now as well) and the price is better; however, there is a new model of the Microtek that can be fitted with a transparency attachment to scan 35mm slides and negatives. Your best bet is to call both companies and ask for their literature on the products, then compare features vs. price. Both produce quite acceptable output, and my experience with Microtek service and support is quite good. -mike ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Michael T. Rose mr2t@andrew.cmu.edu 1069 Morewood Avenue "One day you'll come home shining out loud/ Pittsburgh, PA 15213 And we'll all be prouder than proud..." -Danny Wilson, *Davy*