Re[2]: [APML] Sprintscan 4000 suitability?

[Matt Thomas <matt@stevet.net>]

Bob,

  The SS4000 is manufactured by Microtek for Polaroid.  I'm not sure
  of the exact model, but there is a comparable model sold with the
  Microtek name (you are probably right on the model name).

-Matt

Thursday, January 10, 2002, 12:54:39 PM, you wrote:

RA> One concern with the SprintScan 4000 is that it's from Polaroid, a company that is in very deep trouble these days. I've been thinking of replacing my HP PhotoSmart scanner, and while the
RA> SprintScan's technical specs are impressive, I'm worried about getting support for it in the future. And, given Polaroid's finances, I don't have a lot of confidence that I'd ever collect on the
RA> $200 manufacturer rebate.

RA> I saw someone make the claim that the Microtek Artixscan 4000t has the same internal hardware as the SprintScan. I've also considered the Kodak RFS 3600, which has slightly less resolution (3600
RA> vs. 4000) but slightly more dynamic range (3.6 vs. 3.4). Both of these are priced similarly to the SprintScan (not counting the $200 rebate).

RA> - Bob Alexander



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