Mustek Scan Express A3 USB Scanner
September 28, 2007
Scanner is a unique electronic device exclusively designed with advanced technologies to scan not only black and white images but also to scan colour 
images. A scanned image looks as the original one when you scan them by using the right scanner. Mustek Scan Express is a company which has been marketed a new model scanning unit in the name of Mustek Scan Express A3 USB Scanner.
Mustek Scan Express A3 USB Scanner has designed with the capabilities to offer certain services like:
• Desktop type
It is manufactured as a desktop scanner which can be placed comfortably on any desktop.
• Flatbed design
It is designed as same as flat bed scanner. Therefore it will not occupy more space.
• 48 bit colour depth
As it has featured with the ability to scan coloured images, the user can get colour depth up to 48 bits.
• Maximum optional resolution
The scanning unit has come with the ability to procure resolutions up to 300 dots per inch horizontally and 600 dots per inch vertically.
• USB 1.1 interface
Connectivity is important for getting power supply. It is availed with USB 1.1 interface for getting high speed connectivity.
• Manual load media feeder
The user has to feed documents manually.
• System Requirements
Your computer has to be compatible with any one or more of the following Operating System namely:
1. Apple MacOS X
2. Microsoft Windows 2000
3. Microsoft Windows 98
4. Microsoft Windows ME
• CIS
CIS stands for Contact Image Sensor, which scan the images in an impressive manner.
• Dimensions
It is easy to buy this unit with compact dimensions as:
1. 38.4 cm Width
2. 56.3 cm depth
3. 8.7 cm height
4. 4.6 kilo grams of weight.
Epson Expression 10000XL Pro Scanner
September 25, 2007
As technology has improved a lot of new devices have been into the market and scanners are one such device that helps you to take a soft copy of any image. One of the most advanced model of scanners from Epson is the new and improved Epson Expression 10000XL/Pro Scanner that has got the technology of new Matrix CCD for quality 2400 dpi A3 scanning. Generally most of the scanners will scan A4 sizes but the here this device allows you to scan A3 size as well. A3 size is some what bigger that the A4 size which means that the scanner is quite big to have extra features. High bright Xenon lamp for zero standby time is an added advantage of the device. This is featured with advanced image processing that supports both auto focusing system as well as manual focusing. This include dedicated ASIC for hardware image processing.
The optical density of the device is about 3.8 D Max. This comprises of a built in USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 Fire wire interface. The device also features an optional feature known as A3 automatic document feeder. A3 professional graphic arts colour flatbed scanner will scan the document at its best ability to deliver quality pictures. Xenon start up lamp is present to give you an always ready solution. Network interface is enabled in this product. The network feature in this product is 10BaseT/100BaseTX network interface and this is optional.
This Epson Expression 10000XL/Pro Scanner is attributed with two separate lamps for optimizing the scan. The A3 scanning area covers up to 48 x 35 mm frame. This is featured with film holders of size robust 35 mm, medium format and also 5" x 4" holders.
Cano Scan LiDE 25 Scanner
September 23, 2007
Cano Scan LiDE 25 Scanner is a desktop colour flatbed scanner that is compact, sleek, stylish and slim. This product scans your documents and images 
with clarity. This device supports a USB bus power port for enhanced connectivity. This product is featured with 1200 x 2400 dpi and 48 bit colour depth. The scanning gradation in colour is 48 bit input and 24 bit output and in grey scale it is 16 bit input and 8 bit output. This can scan A4 and letter size documents too.
The most important thing in this scanner is that this is featured with 3 EZ buttons. This helps a lot while scanning. Multi photo mode is also a feature that enables you to scan photos in different types regarding the resolution. Z- Lid is now with this scanner. This feature will let you scan the document thickly and clearly.
QARE level 3 dusts and scratch removal feature helps you to prevent the inner glass of the scanner from any scratch. In case of power consumption this unit consumes less power. The power consumption differs with the modes used for scanning. If the scanner is set in stand by mode for further use then this will consume 1.4W, whereas in the case of operation, this will consume 2.5W of power. The weight of this scanner is approximately estimated as 1.5 Kgs. The dimensions of the Cano Scan LiDE 25 Scanner are measured to be 256 x 383 x 34 mm. As an electronic device this also has got some restrictions to temperature conditions.
The operating range of this Cano Scan LiDE 25 Scanner must be of 5 degree Celsius to 35 degree Celsius. This is compatible with operating system such as Windows 98, 2000 Pro, Me, XP (Home/Pro Media Centre 2004). The processors supported by the device is Pentium II 300MHz or higher. It will also need a 128 MB RAM and a USB port for better performance.
HP Scan Jet G4050 Scanner
September 21, 2007
People in various fields are using scanners widely. Someway or the other people require the need of a scanner in their day to day life. Take the case of internet itself, people are always on the go to make new sites and programs involving their photos and what ever stuff they can load to the net and scanners and scanning are very much involved in this process. The new HP Scan Jet G4050 Scanner gives you the ultimate exposure in the scanning and scanner you choose.
It is a desktop scanner, which is a Flat bed one. The colour depth of this scanner is 48 – bit colour. The levels of grey scale provided with this scanner from HP are 256. HP Scan Jet G4050 Scanner gives out a Maximum V – Optical resolution of 4800 dpi. The type of interface it uses is USB 2.0. The maximum media size supported by this scanner is A4, which is equivalent to 210 mm x 297 mm. The type of media feeding done to this scanner is through manual load. The power source that is used is through an AC Adapter.
The advantage of this HP Scan Jet G4050 Scanner is that it can quickly and easily scan up to four photos with 10 x 15 cm and for six photos 4 x 6 cm. The resolution comes to a range of 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi. With this scanner it is possible to remove dust and scratches through the Hardware from Photos. The power requirements are 12 Volts/ 400 am to the maximum. he compatible operating systems of this Hp Scanner are Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, windows XP Professional x 64, Windows XP Media Centre, Certified for Windows Vista, Mac OS x V 10.3.9, Mac OS x 10.4 or higher. The dimensions of this scanner are 10.8 cm x 30.3 cm x 50.8 cm (H x W x D), and has a weight of 5.3 kg.
Epson Perfection 4990 Photo Scanner
September 21, 2007
Epson is an undisputed giant in the manufacture of scanners and printers in the world. Its products which are renowned for their quality can be vouched for.
The Epson Perfection 4990 Photo Scanner has amazing features. It is a Flatbed type of efficient film scanner. It is a desktop model that gives superior images with mind-blowing clarity. Its horizontal resolution is 4800 dpi and the maximum vertical resolution is 9600 dpi. Its 48-bit colour depth and 4.0 Dmax with maximum grey depth at 16-bit or 64k grey levels are also significant. The type of interface used is the FireWire IEEE, USB 1.1 and Hi-speed USB 2.0 which conforms to the international industry standards and gives a super fast output.
One of its most outstanding features is the digital image correction (digital ICE) that enables the scanner to eliminate automatically, creases, folds or any damage from the matter to be scanned, to give a fresh, sharp, crystal clear version of it. It is also integrated with the Epson Easy Photo Fix technology that refreshes the colours used.
Another noteworthy feature of this scanner is that it is compatible with both, the PC and the Mac. The operating systems that support this scanner are Apple Mac OS X 10.2 and Microsoft Windows 98.
The Epson Perfection 4990 Photo Scanner supports a maximum media size of A4, that is, 210 mm x 297 mm. The types of media supported are film, plain paper, slides and transparencies, which have to be fed manually. It has the ability to scan many sides all at once. In fact it can scan as many as twenty four 35 mm negatives, simultaneously. For this purpose it uses a Xenon gas fluorescent lamp. An indicator is also incorporated in the scanner to denote the scan status.
The Charge-coupled device (CCD) which is the type of scanning format used in the device uses digital imaging to produce images in either of three formats, point scanning, line scanning and area scanning. All these formats are used in digital photography and scanning.
The scanner has a height of 13.4 cm, a width of 30.4 cm, a depth of 47.6 cm and a weight of 6.7 kg.
For modifying scanned images, Epson provides a software bundle with Epson Scan, Adobe Photoshop Elements, ABBYY FineReader Sprint OCR, LaserSoft Epson Perfection 4990 Photo Scanner Imaging, SilverFast SE 6 and Epson Copy Utility.
With such impressive functions and an affordable price, the Epson Perfection 4990 Photo Scanner makes a dream purchase.
