Scanner Help?

Question

I am going to purchase a scanner so that I can save old family photos. However, I have searched everywhere and I cannot find one. I have looked at Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Target, Circuit City, and others. So, I am forced to buy one online.

Now to my question. What should I look for in a scanner? What makes a scanner more reliable than other scanners?

Does anyone have any recommendations for a scanner?
I want a USB scanner.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for taking time to answer the question.

I have all ready have a copy of Photoshop.

I have a Dell Computer and Laptop.
I want it to be compatible with it.

*I all ready have a copy of Photoshop.

Wow! What was I thinking?

Yes, they had scanners, but I meant they did not have one by itself. They were all combinations (printer, scanner, all in one).

Answer 1

Try the Best Buy store. (see attached link)

They have several. Many are available on-line only, but some are also in the stores.

Answer 2

If your family photos include slides, be sure to get a scanner that has an adapter to handle transparancies. I can't believe that Best Buy or Circuit City didn't have a scanner! Many scanners are now part of an all-in-one printer /scanner /copier /fax machine.

Personally, I find epson software to be really annoying. The fully auto mode sucks. HP or Lexmark aren't too bad.

Support software should be considered when making your decision.

Answer 3

Did you try Office Depot... look for the highest resolution you can find..and what the bundled software is...watch for anything "lite" instead of full version. some come with Photoshop

Answer 4

just get an hp its the best. Its has the best software and tools

Answer 5

go to office depot thats the best place for them to help you or best buy