Hi:
I have the Epson 1660 photo scanner. I love it. Have had it almost 2 years.
I have not had any trouble with.. Hope this helps you.
Leon Kaminski
----- Original Message -----
From: "Catherine Armstrong" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 8:39 PM
Subject: Re: Scanners
> Hi,
> I agree with John. I don't know about the Epson 1660 itself, but I have
an
> Epson 1640SU that I absolutely love. I bought it refurbished two years
ago
> for $100. Never had a single problem with it. It's fast and doesn't do a
> lot of stopping and starting like some scanners. The 1660 is probably a
> good bet as well. I have noticed though that Freedom Scientific doesn't
> keep its scanner website updated enough. It seems almost all the scanners
> they list on the site are long out-of-date, even the most recent additions
> to the list. I met with much frustration when recommending to my employer
> which scanner to buy for work. None of the scanners in our price range
that
> Freedom Scientific evaluated were still available. Oh well. I've made
this
> comment to the company, but they didn't seem to think there was a lot they
> could do to make their reviews more timely.
> Catherine Armstrong
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John McCann" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 10:26 AM
> Subject: Re: Scanners
>
>
> > The Epson model 1660 comes very highly recommended. I have not yet
> purchased
> > either open book or the Kurtzweil K1000 (don't know which one I want
yet,
> > and have to get some more cash together), but, in preparation for the
> > acquisition of an OCR system, I did purchase the Epson 1660 at the end
of
> > this past april from "tech for less":
> >
> > www.techforless.com
> > (719) 886-8000
> >
> > The 1660 was being sold for $83; tax and shipping brought it up to $100.
> > These units may not be brand new (not in original factory containers),
but
> > they are fully warranted. I've had no trouble with mine using it to copy
> > pictures, (that was when a sighted friend was here.)
> >
> > If the Epson 1660 is still available, it represents a good bargain at
the
> > reduced price, said price only being reflective of the fact that it is a
> > discontinued model, but perhaps the best model for our purposes.
> >
> > John McCann
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Pratik Patel" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2004 10:08 AM
> > Subject: Re: [VICUG-L] Scanners
> >
> >
> > > Hello All,
> > >
> > > Beyond what Kelly has already mentioned, I would suggest looking at
the
> > > Epson Perfection 3170 scanner. The price of this particular scanner
> > ranges
> > > from $160 to $180. This scanner is not in the same line as Epson
> > Perfection
> > > 1640/1650/1660. However, in extensive testing, the next version in
this
> > > line, Epson Perfection 1670, is not built to be as durable and spedy
as
> > the
> > > previous model (1660). The epson Perfection 3170 scanner provides
very
> > > similar results to 1660 and is as durable. The scanner is slightly
> > quieter
> > > and a little slower. The speed difference is insubstantial. But,
> please
> > > speak with someone who uses this particular scanner with Open Book
prior
> > to
> > > your purchase. I have seen some Open Book tests that suggest that the
> > speed
> > > is quite slow when using it with this particular OCR package. My
> > experience
> > > with this scanner is with Kurzweil 1000.
> > >
> > > I hope this helps.
> > >
> > > Sincerely,
> > >
> > > Pratik
> > >
> > >
> > > Pratik Patel
> > > Managing Director
> > > CUNYAssistive Technology Services
> > > The City University of New York
> > > [log in to unmask]
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: VICUG-L: Visually Impaired Computer Users' Group List
> > > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kelly Pierce
> > > Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2004 8:01 AM
> > > To: [log in to unmask]
> > > Subject: Re: [VICUG-L] Scanners
> > >
> > > bill,
> > >
> > > The selection of a good quality scanner can improve scanning results
> when
> > > all other issues are constant such as software, settings, and the
> document
> > > being scanned. I discovered this when I compared my $70 cheap scanner
> at
> > > work to the $250 Epson Perfection 1640 I purchased for home use
several
> > > years ago. I noticed about a 10 to fifteen percent improvement in
> > accuracy.
> > > it is not a dramatic difference but it can hardly be called marginal
or
> > > insignificant either. Additionally, some scanners are geared to scan
> > photos
> > > and images offering additional features and a slightly different
design
> > (it
> > > captures and separates colors better). There is also bundled
software.
> > > One can do OCR on these scanners but one may not get optimal
performance
> > as
> > > compared to buying a general scanner of the same model that is not the
> > photo
> > > scanning model. Also, as a blind computer user, one is paying for a
lot
> > of
> > > stuff not wanted or needed.
> > >
> > > to the person who wants to know what kind of scanner to buy, I still
> > > recommend the line of Epson scanners I bought. The model number is
now
> at
> > > 1650 or 1660 or 1670 as the hardware is updated with a new model but
the
> > > overall design is the same. I chose my scanner after obtaining the
list
> > > from Freedom Scientific. I already had a copy of Open Book. For the
> user
> > > considering Open book, I would also try a demo of the K1000. One can
> buy
> > a
> > > scanner and install each program on your system. some do not want to
> deal
> > > with the hassles of installation or install something on their system
> they
> > > plan to delete in a few weeks. I live in a big city with several
> agencies
> > > for the blind. I suggest to people that if they can they might go to
a
> > one
> > > or more of the agencies and try each program there for several hours
> > getting
> > > a definite feel and understanding of the interface and the features.
> both
> > > programs use the same OCR engine so the results will be nearly
> identical.
> > > but one should try a number of different documents with different
> settings
> > > on each program. depending on the document, the scanner being used,
and
> > the
> > > particular program some documents, like CD liner notes that are off
> color
> > in
> > > eight point type, can be more readable in one program as compared to
> > > another.
> > >
> > > Kelly
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > After I received the scanner list, I took a look at the reviews at
CNet
> > >
> > > http://www.cnet.com
> > >
> > > for each of the scanners. yes, it took a few weeks to reach a
decision
> > but
> > > it was well worth the effort because I made a great decision that will
> > last
> > > for many years.
> > >
> > > Kelly
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Bill Gallik" <[log in to unmask]>
> > > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > > Sent: Friday, July 09, 2004 8:48 PM
> > > Subject: Re: Scanners
> > >
> > >
> > > > OpenBook (and Kurzweil) comes with very good Optical Character
> > > Recognition;
> > > > that's why the packages are so darn expensive. The point being,
> looking
> > > for
> > > > a scanner with good OCR is really a red herring since you'll likely
be
> > > using
> > > > the OCR installed with OpenBook. The best advice to offer here is
to
> > make
> > > > certain that the scanner you purchase has been certified to work
with
> > your
> > > > Document Reading application, this information should be available
at
> > the
> > > > Freedom Scientific web site. Beyond that I will offer this note,
the
> > > price
> > > > of a very good scanner is reasonable enough that I would be sure to
> buy
> > a
> > > > quality scanner from a well-known company. It's worth the extra $25
> or
> > so
> > > > for the support and peace of mind.
> > > >
> > > > - Bill Gallik
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Greg Brayton" <[log in to unmask]>
> > > > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > > > Sent: Friday, July 09, 2004 5:24 PM
> > > > Subject: Scanners
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > I'm wanting to buy a scanner. I got the demo for open book at the
> > > > > convention, don't know if I want to buy it but firtst I need a
> scanner
> > > > > anyway with good opticle character recognition.
> > > > > Can anyone reccomend something for me?
> > > > >
> > > > >
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