Microtek ScanMaker i900

Microtek ScanMaker i900
alaScore 77

47 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 8 expert reviews and 39 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 80/100 and users rate it 68/100. The average review date is Jul 2, 2006. We have compared these reviews to 55167 reviews from other Scanners. The alaScore™ for this product is 77/100 = Good. Last update: May 25, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 47 reviews)

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Microtek ScanMaker i900

 

This corporate-priced scanner offers excellent image quality and top-notch film-scanning features.

The Microtek ScanMaker i900 produces high-quality images from both prints and transparencies that will charm graphics pros, but its poky performance requires patience.

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Microtek ScanMaker i900 --Best of Both Worlds

 

We had planned to squirrel away the winter scanning a few hundred old slides. Since we had already discussed using your digicam to copy slides, we wanted to use a film scanner this time. Just how feasible would it be to scan a bunch of old slides with...

Looking for a scanner that can handle film as well as flats is like looking for a camcorder that can take great stills. If you ever did find one, no one would believe you. They really address different problems.

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Good scanner but not for beginners

 

Good scanner but not for beginners

The software that comes with this scanner is the weak point, it crashed numerous times. Don't use the CD, download everything from the website. It comes with a pretty complete manual, but the way this software is designed it needs it. They could...

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Terrible Product

 

None

Slow, inaccurate, hard to use. I actually ordered 2 and 1 came DOA. Technical support is atrocious. No repair facilities in the states. No live help. They sent me an email with tech support. Absolutely unacceptable. BUYER BEWARE

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Best scanner I've had!

 

Best scanner I've had!

I bought the i900 because I wanted a scanner that would do slides & negatives besides normal reflective scans. I have an old Scanmaker E6 that is still working great, so I decided on the i900 because it was cheaper than most film scanners and could do...

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Best scanner I've had!

 

Best scanner I've had!

I bought the i900 because I wanted a scanner that would do slides & negatives besides normal reflective scans. I have an old Scanmaker E6 that is still working great, so I decided on the i900 because it was cheaper than most film scanners and could do...

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Delighted

 

Delighted

I selected this product because I needed a new scanner and wanted one that could scan my large collection of 35mm slides as well as prints and documents. I have scanned a couple of dozen slides so far and am very pleased with the results. The color...

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SCANMAKER I900 CLR FB 6400X3200 48BIT LGL USB FW TMA DIGITAL-ICE

 

much better than my old hp

Promt service ; product works right out of the box ; excellent software

little noisy

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Spend about $250 for a far superior scanner

 

Spend about $250 for a far superior scanner

I'm a Mac user so software problems might be different then PC. I bought this scanner in 2006. I'll tell you what you will be in for now and a year and more from now. The firewire quit functioning on the first one I got so I sent it back under...

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Good scanner with software from h*ll

 

Good scanner with software from h*ll

Microtek has always made good hardware and always provided a challenge in terms of its software - hence the professional photographer who sold me her i900 because she "couldn't figure out how to make it work." When running this scanner on Mac OS X...

Product Specifications

Professionals seek perfection. Now Microtek has the perfect scanner for you, the ScanMaker i900. Designers and photographers alike will appreciate the depth and clarity of its 4.2 maximum optical density and generous 8.5" x 14" reflective scan area. Batch scanning is a snap with SnapTrans templates for multi-format film scanning. And only Microtek gives you Emulsion Direct Imaging Technology (E.D.I.T.) for distortion-free glassless film scanning. Taking productivity to the next level, the ScanMaker i900 delivers automatic photo reconstruction and restoration. DIGITAL ICE Photo Print Technology, built into the hardware, eliminates even severe surface damage from prints as you scan. Accurate one-step color restoration quickly transforms faded photos and film to their original colors. The ScanMaker i900 is the only true photo reconstruction and restoration solution for professionals. Look beyond, at the ScanMaker i900 for superb image quality, speed and exceptional productivity performance.

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:22.3in
Height:6.3in
Weight:25.6lbs
Width:15.2in

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
EPA Energy Star Compliant: Yes

Header

Compatibility:Mac / PC
Manufacturer:Microtek
Model:I900
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Microtek ScanMaker

Miscellaneous

Microsoft Certification:Certified for Windows Vista
Vista Certification:Certified for Windows Vista

Scanner

Color Depth:48-bit color
Document Feeder Type:Manual load
Form Factor:Desktop
Input Type:Color
Interface Type:IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Interface Type (2nd):Hi-Speed USB
Max H-Optical Resolution:6400dpi
Max Supported Document Size:Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
Max Supported Media Size:Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
Max V-Optical Resolution:3200dpi
Media Feeder Type:Manual load
Supported Document Type:Film / Slides / Plain paper / Transparencies/Transparencies / Plain paper / Slides / Film
Supported Media Type:Film / Plain paper / Slides / Transparencies
Type:Flatbed scanner

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

System Requirements

OS Required:Apple MacOS 9.x / Apple MacOS X 10.2 / Microsoft Windows 98 / Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP