Microtek ScanMaker 5800 Flatbed Scanner with Transparency Adapter

Scanmaker 5800
2004-05-30Really can't say much except that it would lock up my XP computer. Contacted Microtek by e-mail, got no response.
Returned it to Amazon.

Easy but Slow
2004-01-28Fine scanner...always liked the ScanWizard software Microtek provides. Easy to use. But it's slow. Over 30 seconds to scan one black and white page at 300dpi. And it has this droning sound that vibrates your nerves - you practically have to leave the room until the page is done. Not recommended and poor Microtek site for not providing performances specs on this scanner. But for $100, what did I expect?

Buttons Buttons and More Buttons
2003-10-10I was looking for something easy and I mean EASY to use. I asked the local store guy and he suggested this. It has 7 buttons on it, so i just put down my picture and press the button and it appears on my desktop. So far I like what I have bought. I bought the extended warranty as well for $10 but looks pretty solid so far. It comes with this attachment thing to do 35mm slides but I haven't got into that so far. Packs a lot of punch for well under $100. It has the new USB but I'm not sure if I have that, ohh well something to look forward to when I do!