IBM IdeaScan (S0969798)

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4 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 4 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 60/100. The average review date is Jun 3, 2002. We have compared these reviews to 55167 reviews from other Scanners. Last update: May 19, 2013.

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(Based on 4 reviews)

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Piece of Junk!

 

Piece of Junk!

It was always too slow to be of much use. Now it's just a piece of junk. It is not compatible with XP and IBM no longer supports it, in fact, IBM no longer supports anything I've ever bought from them. I will no longer buy from IBM. They are too...

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I must have a different product

 

I must have a different product

I read the other two reviews. I've had my Ideascan for two years, too. The original unit died within a couple of months and IBM instantly replaced it with another on a swap-out basis (they sent me the new scanner and asked me to put the old one into...

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Don't buy this!

 

Don't buy this!

I bought this scanner 2 years ago and it's worked okay. Several times I ran into some gliches and it didn't scan well when hooked through my priner. We just recently bought a new computer which came with Windows XP and this scanner is not compatable...

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solid scanner

 

solid scanner

I have had this IBM scanner for a little more then 2 years, it is very well built, the software that comes with it works as expected without a hickup. on installation the software will install an oversized counsel with function bottons that...

Product Specifications

The IBM IdeaScan Color Flatbed Scanner provides leading-edge functionality that enables you to work faster and easier. It is the ideal fast and easy-to-use quality scanner for family fun, creative products, and light office applications. Features include six Easy-buttons: Copy, Fax, E-mail, Color Scan, Optical Character Recognition, and Preview. The IdeaScan connects to your computer through the parallel port and has a pass-through port for printer connections.

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:17.5in
Height:3.8in
Weight:7.7lbs
Width:11.6in

Header

Compatibility:PC
Country Kits:Canada / Latin America / United States
Manufacturer:IBM
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:IBM IdeaScan

Scanner

Color Depth:36-bit color
Document Feeder Type:Manual load
Form Factor:Desktop
Grayscale Depth:12-bit gray
Input Type:Color
Interface Type:IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP)
Max H-Optical Resolution:600dpi
Max Supported Document Size:A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in)
Max Supported Media Size:A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in)
Max V-Optical Resolution:1200dpi
Media Feeder Type:Manual load
Supported Document Type:Plain paper
Supported Media Type:Plain paper
Type:Flatbed scanner

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

System Requirements

OS Required:Microsoft Windows 95/98 / Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
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