Cheap Scanner

[timwhit]

I'm looking to pick up a cheap scanner, which is small in size and not too expensive. I'm looking at the Canon LiDE 30, which is pretty cheap and it's small and it doesn't need a power adapter because it can be powered from USB. The only drawback I can see is that it is supposedly slow.

So is there a better scanner out there for $80? Or should I just pick this one up?

 

[timwhit]

Hmmm the LiDE 50 is USB2.0. Maybe I should get that instead that would probably take care of the whole speed issue.

Thoughts?

 

[Will Rickards WT]

My choice was basically between the Canon and the Epson previous models. I chose the epson perfection 1260 photo and have been happy with it. I think I got in while they were clearing the old stock for the new models and got it for $50. I see they have it at overstock.com now for $70.

http://www.storageforum.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2625

 

[Fushigi]

I picked up the D5000F a while back & I like it. I would have bought the LiDE50 but it had yet to be released in the US. Now the LiDE80 is even out, although it's a little more $. A friend has the LiDE20 and has no issues other that the slow scanning speed.