Mustek ScanExpress A3 USB Flatbed Scanner
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Useful but handle with care
  • BEST THERE IS FOR THE MONEY
  • Fantastic Item
  • Just an okay product for the price
  • Hardware good, software sad
Mustek ScanExpress A3 USB Flatbed Scanner

Manufacturer: Mustek
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • 300 x 600 dpi optical resolution, 9,600 dpi interpolated
  • 48-bit color depth, 16-bit grayscale
  • Hinged lid for complete book spreads, 2 letter-sized pages, or magazines
  • Software bundle with Photoshop 5.0 LE and FineReader OCR
  • USB 1.1 interface; PC compatible

ASIN: B0000719OR
Mustek ScanExpress A3 USB Flatbed Scanner

Product Description

The ScanExpress A3 outperforms the best price performance for large-scale scanning solution. The ScanExpress A3 features high-resolution, color accurate scans up to 297 x 431 mm. That is large enough to scan an A3 size drawing or two A4 size pages simultaneously. With its 36-bit color abilities, the ScanExpress A3 can capture over 68.7 billion colors in a single-pass internally. The 36-bit data is used by color management software to accurately display and reproduce the best possible 24-bit image. With its full TWAIN compliance, ScanExpress A3 scanners allow you to transfer images directly into any TWAIN-supported software application. The ScanExpress A3 series includes two models, one is ScanExpress A3 EP with the EPP interface, and the other is ScanExpress A3 SP with the SCSI interface.

Amazon.com Product Description

An ideal solution for business travelers, or anyone setting up a home office, the Mustek ScanExpress A3 comes complete with high-resolution, color-accurate scanning abilities. With its 36-bit color capturing abilities, the ScanExpress A3 can capture over 68.7 billion colors in a single-pass. With its full TWAIN compliance, the ScanExpress A3 scanner allows you to transfer images directly into any TWAIN-supported software application. With a speedy USB 1.1 interface, this scanner is PC compatible.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Useful but handle with care.......2007-09-21

Do not use this scanner for scanning books. The glass is attached with double-stick tape and came lose on my scanner. It is not put together with common fasteners that would make it easy to take apart and repair. The glass drops down on the scanning mechanism, causing it to get stuck, in addition to dirt getting inside. Sometimes I turn the unit upside down to scan.

5 out of 5 stars BEST THERE IS FOR THE MONEY.......2007-09-10

I needed a large image flatbed scanner since IBM decided not to update the driver on their machine to work with XP. I lucked out and found this one through considerable research at stores and on line. The reviews said it was a bit slow and was short some buttons so I had a little concern. Haven't missed a single button, it's faster than the IBM I had before and the Twain interface is very user friendly. It does an excellent job. If you need the extra size of an A3 scanner this is the machine. Next one up starts at over $1000. and goes up from there. I commend Mustek for filling this "hole" in retail personal scanner products that none of the other manufacturers seem to have considered.

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic Item.......2007-09-07

The perfect tool for scanning large scale documents, and the price is unbeatable.

Three minor complaints: At a higher resolution the scanning process can take a few minutes to warm up, preview, and final scan.

Installation was a bit tricky but didn't take nearly as much time as previous reviewers have mentioned. Best advice is to just go to the Mustek website and download the appropriate driver for your system.

Beneath the lid of the scanner is a black cushion, which can be bad for scanning documents that are a bit transparent. It turns the image a shade of gray.

3 out of 5 stars Just an okay product for the price.......2007-09-05

Well the previous reviews were pretty much on target with this scanner. It DOES scan extremely light, especially on the leading edge of the page, with unbalanced contrast if you use it's own software. You can get better scans using a paint program that you can change scan settings (I use Paint shop pro), but the scans take MUCH longer.
I ended up using their software and corrected the pictures in Paint Shop.

And their software does seem to have some sort of memory leak. After I scanned 25 pages or so, the program responded much slower. I didn't push it until it fully crashed. Very easily fixed if you shut down and restart the program. (I was using WindowsXP on a 2 year old laptop with 1GB of memory)

All in all, for what I needed to do this scanner serves my purpose well enough since I'm just using it scan in pictures to run a slideshow of tattoo designs, and the color on those pics don't need to be dead-on. If you're looking to do a lot of scans and need them to be exact, you might want to go with another model if you can afford it.

4 out of 5 stars Hardware good, software sad.......2007-09-01

I'm using this with a PowerMac G5 (and expect to also use it with a PowerBook G4). The included software works in OS 9, but not at full hardware capability as to resolution, and not at all under OS X except in Classic.

A Google search turned up a "SANE" driver which works fine at 600 dpi and several lower dpi's as a PhotoShop plugin. (I'm scanning 11 x 17, 23.5 x 30 inch and larger plan sheets, maps, etc. There are large format plan scanners, somewhat unaccountably more expensive than large format injet plotters.)

The mechanism is similar to many low end flat bed letter size scanners, with time per sheet more due to longer scanning head travel.

For the price, I'd give five stars if it came with current software.
Mustek ScanExpress A3 USB 1200 Pro - Flatbed scanner - A3 - 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi - USB
Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
  • Arrived Broken
Mustek ScanExpress A3 USB 1200 Pro - Flatbed scanner - A3 - 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi - USB

Manufacturer: Mustek
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Scanners Scanners | Office Electronics | Categories | Electronics | Flatbed | Handheld | Sheet-Fed | Slide & Photo
Product Features:
  • Satisfaction Ensured.
  • Manufactured to the Highest Quality Available.
  • With True Enhanced Performance.
  • Latest Technical Development.

ASIN: B000VHY3XC
Mustek ScanExpress A3 USB 1200 Pro - Flatbed scanner - A3 - 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi - USB

Product Description

PRODUCT FEATURES:A3-Sized Scanning1200dpi x 1200dpi Optical ResolutionQuick and Easy USB 2.0 Interface48-bit Color ScanningSoftware Function include M-Pal iDS, Scan, Copy, Fax, Email and OCR

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Arrived Broken.......2007-11-30

The scanner arrived broken (the glass had fallen through) but they were prompt about organizing an investigation with UPS and were quick in having it shipped back to them but i have not heard anything further from them since that. Was not told whether I would get a refund or a replacement.

3-PORT Firewire with Sw & Cable
Average customer rating: Not rated
    3-PORT Firewire with Sw & Cable

    Manufacturer: SIIG
    ProductGroup: CE
    Binding: Electronics

    IEEE 1394 Firewire IEEE 1394 Firewire | Cables & Interconnects | Computer Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
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    Product Features:
    • Host Interface: PCI
    • Data Transfer Rate: Up to 400Mbps
    • Ports: 3 x 6-pin IEEE 1394a - FireWire
    • Form Factor: Plug-in Card

    ASIN: B000I64GW4
    3-PORT Firewire with Sw & Cable

    Product Description

    SIIG's long-term business vision, comprehensive product line, effective marketing strategy and exceptional customer support have made SIIG the leading brand for computer add-on products. High-quality control standards are evident by one of the lowest defective return rates in the industry.PRODUCT FEATURES: Adds 3 FireWire ports to your PC for fast data transfer and the ability to link up to 63 devices; Includes one 3-port 1394 adapter, DV editing software, and one DV cable for easy DV editing; Provides three external 1394 ports for connecting DV camcorders (Panasonic, Sony, Sharp, and more), hard disk drives, removable drives, and other 1394 devices.
    SIIG 3-Port 1394 Firewire Adapter with Dv Editing Sw & Cable
    Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    • Be careful. Insufficient description
    SIIG 3-Port 1394 Firewire Adapter with Dv Editing Sw & Cable

    Manufacturer: SIIG
    ProductGroup: CE
    Binding: Electronics

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    Product Features:
    • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
    • Microsoft Windows 2000
    • Link activity
    • Port transmission speed
    • Port duplex mode

    ASIN: B00006BA9H
    SIIG 3-Port 1394 Firewire Adapter with Dv Editing Sw & Cable

    Product Description

    SIIG's long-term business vision, comprehensive product line, effective marketing strategy and exceptional customer support have made SIIG the leading brand for computer add-on products. High-quality control standards are evident by one of the lowest defective return rates in the industry.PRODUCT FEATURES: Adds 3 FireWire ports to your PC for fast data transfer and the ability to link up to 63 devices; Includes one 3-port 1394 adapter, DV editing software, and one DV cable for easy DV editing; Provides three external 1394 ports for connecting DV camcorders (Panasonic, Sony, Sharp, and more), hard disk drives, removable drives, and other 1394 devices.

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Be careful. Insufficient description.......2003-04-21

    I bought this card thinking that it's SIIG Firewire Home Video Editing Kit. But when I received the card I realized that it's Intek21 packaged card. SIIG Home Editing kit packages ULead Video Studio 6.0 basic version and costs 15$ more. Intek21 packages Ulead 4.0 Basic. Software upgrade is I think, worth more than 15$.

    Please note that there is nothing wrong with the hardware. I gave three stars only because the description on the site is misleading.

    SALAMANDER DESIGNS SS40 L SYNERGY 40SIDE SERIES (TAN ULTRASUEDE LEATHER) (SET OF 2)
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      SALAMANDER DESIGNS SS40 L SYNERGY 40SIDE SERIES (TAN ULTRASUEDE LEATHER) (SET OF 2)

      Manufacturer: SALAMANDER DESIGNS
      ProductGroup: CE

      Audio & Video Furniture Audio & Video Furniture | Audio & Video Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics | Audio-Video Shelving | Entertainment Centers | Mini-System Stands | Speaker Stands | TV Stands & Turntables
      Product Features:
      • Synergy series open architecture furniture can be easily enclosed with side panels that precisely fit into posts without fasteners.
      • NOTE: Will only fit 40 series units.

      ASIN: B000M5FV2U
      SALAMANDER DESIGNS SS40 L SYNERGY 40SIDE SERIES (TAN ULTRASUEDE LEATHER) (SET OF 2)

      Siemens E45 DECT 6.0 Digital Cordless Phone Extension Handset
      Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
      • Very Disappointed
      • Review of E450 base phone with additional S45 handset
      Siemens E45 DECT 6.0 Digital Cordless Phone Extension Handset

      Manufacturer: Siemens
      ProductGroup: CE
      Binding: Electronics

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      Product Features:
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      ASIN: B000NIBU08
      Siemens E45 DECT 6.0 Digital Cordless Phone Extension Handset

      Product Description

      The Gigaset E45 was developed for the challenges of everyday life, especially for families with children. Expanding your Gigaset basestation with several handsets allows you to equip special rooms of your apartment with an individual handset.The Gigaset E45 is a particularly robust handset which resists the usual tests your little explorers subject it to. It features so many useful functions that everyone in the household will benefit from it. The room monitoring function will help you keep an ear on your children when they should be sound asleep. Additionally, thanks to the Gigaset E45's handsfree function, you can make a call when preparing a meal for the family. Up to 150 numbers can be entered into the telephone directory, enough for the whole family and all of your children's best friends.

      Customer Reviews:

      1 out of 5 stars Very Disappointed.......2007-12-20

      I bought this set to replace my old Siemens set that was damaged in a fire. I was very happy with the original system, but I paid the same price for this set years after buying the first set. Usually electronics drop in price, so I figured this would be a nice set. Wrong! Has much fewer features than the original set. Overpriced for what little you get. Look elsewhere.

      4 out of 5 stars Review of E450 base phone with additional S45 handset.......2007-08-22

      Phone clarity is good. German translation on written instructions could bear improvement. Biggest concern is why my two phones loose about 5 minutes a week of time. Awaiting response from Siemens.

      HP hw6515a Powered 4in1 Multi Adapter Car / Auto Mount PDA Phone Holder GPS Navigation Kit - Gomadic Brand
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        HP hw6515a Powered 4in1 Multi Adapter Car / Auto Mount PDA Phone Holder GPS Navigation Kit - Gomadic Brand

        Manufacturer: HP
        ProductGroup: CE
        Binding: Electronics

        Vehicle GPS Systems Vehicle GPS Systems | Navigation Systems | Car Electronics | Categories | Electronics
        Product Features:
        • GPS Navigation kit provides a GPS unit and a Multi Mount for your vehicle
        • Software not included; works with iGuidance, CoPilot, Mapopolis. PDA Sold Separately
        • (1) 16ch GPS, (1) Windshield, (1) Vent, (1) Lighter, & (1) Dash Mount adapters
        • GPS Specification: 16 Channel, NMEA-0183 V3.0, 4800 baud, 1.85x1.77x0.59 inches
        • Gomadic Mounts will power to your PDA and to the GPS unit from one cigarette lighter

        ASIN: B000JTAIVI
        HP hw6515a Powered 4in1 Multi Adapter Car / Auto Mount PDA Phone Holder GPS Navigation Kit - Gomadic Brand

        Product Description

        Looking to turn your HP hw6515a into a car navigation system? Do you have too many maps in your car? Are you frustrated with your Bluetooth GPS battery going dead at all the wrong time? With Gomadic's New PDA holder with GPS, business trips, vacations, and every day driving are more carefree with safe and convenient placement of the PDA in clear view and within reach. This kit includes a holder with 4 mounting attachments (Windshield, Dash, Vent, and Lighter) and a state of the art 16 channel GPS Receiver. Like all other Gomadic products, the Multi Mount GPS Navigation Kit is backed by our 30 day money back 100% satisfaction guaranty and lifetime warranty! PLEASE NOTE that this product is sold only through Gomadic Corp on Amazon. Other Amazon sellers that may be advertising on this listing, are selling non-Gomadic imitations which are different than the item description and are not covered under Gomadics lifetime warranty.

        LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive FIBRE CSU/ADD
        Average customer rating: Not rated
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          Manufacturer: IBM
          ProductGroup: CE

          Tape Drives Tape Drives | Tape Backup Devices | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
          Product Features:
          • Original IBM equipment.
          • LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive FIBRE CSU/ADD

          ASIN: B000MRE7DM
          LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive FIBRE CSU/ADD

          Product Description

          LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive FIBRE CSU/ADD
          LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive FIBRE
          Average customer rating: Not rated
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            Manufacturer: IBM
            ProductGroup: CE

            Tape Drives Tape Drives | Tape Backup Devices | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
            Product Features:
            • Original IBM equipment.
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            ASIN: B000MRE7CS
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