Artec e+ 48U Ultra Thin Flatbed Scanner Deal at Staples *** Starts 4/7 *** + 100pk Imation CDR = $10 shipped

[dlaw]

Too many CDRs.....so I will get ViaVoice....

BTW, if you are having problems seeing the details.
if you can't see the details of ViaVoice, you can still add it to cart and view it.

 

[dlaw]

coupon

Edit : Anyone know if there is a $25 off $100 coupon which $taples used to have?

 

[random]

use tdk cdrs. 50 pack is $19.98 and then you need $0.04

 

[WiseOne]

TDk OOS hmm anythign else? weird

the Imation CDR says:
Special Buy
$29.94
Less Mfr. Mail-in Rebate
- $20
Your Final Cost
$9.94

but it shows before rebate price of $49.99 each hmm?

 

[djCN]

A quick little interjection here;

I'm running win2k pro, and I, as well as at least one other person I've read on here have had great trouble running using this scanner. It's slim, it has no power cable, and it's supposed to work fairly well, just kinda slow. If anyone else running win2k gets one (or has one) and has had similar troubles, please either reply somewhere along the line, or send me a message.

Other than that, its a cool looking paperweight

 

[GetReal]

<< TDk OOS hmm anythign else? weird

the Imation CDR says:
Special Buy
$29.94
Less Mfr. Mail-in Rebate
- $20
Your Final Cost
$9.94

but it shows before rebate price of $49.99 each hmm? >>



That is because as posted earlier in this thread, the Imation rebate ended yesterday - 4/6.

 

[JJordan]

Is the VIA Voice rebate in the Box ? When I click on the software and try to go to the actual product page, it just takes me to the Staples Home Page ? Wierd.....

 

[aphex]

Thanks, i was lookin for a USB scanner to replace my Parallel one.

 

[rimshaker]

Just remember this is a CIS-based scanner (Contact Image Sensor). Their only benefits are size and you don't need an AC adaptor. Image quality is not as good as regular sized scanners based on CCD technology.

 

[beaver]

<< Just remember this is a CIS-based scanner (Contact Image Sensor). Their only benefits are size and you don't need an AC adaptor. Image quality is not as good as regular sized scanners based on CCD technology. >>



Thanks for the comments. I ordered them this morning. I like the Visioneer 8100 much.

 

[Otaking]

<< Is the VIA Voice rebate in the Box ? When I click on the software and try to go to the actual product page, it just takes me to the Staples Home Page ? Wierd..... >>



Yup, the rebate for the IBM Via Voice is on the box.. try this:
IBM Via Voice Personal 9.0

 

[Jokersmokerwannabe]

Thanks. I just ordered it today along with IBM Viavoice and 16 cents of paper clips. Definitely a good deal.

 

[beaver]

Have anybody checked your order status? It's not working. Typically, it happens when the deal is in trouble of OOS. The STAPLES may ship out the clips only and remove the coupon.

 

[CHINAFIFA]

What do I need to qualify for Norton's upgrade rebate? I have Norton Internet Security 2002 now when I bought my Compaq package. Is there anything else I can use as a proof of ownership of prior version? Quick answers appreciated!

 

[Otaking]

I couldn't check my order status...I say we give it at least 24-48 hours to go into the system first..

 

[vsfoxe]

I got one of the Artec e+48U scanners a week or so ago. Tried it out yesterday using WIN-XP. In comparing it to Visioneer 8100, and a 3-year old Canon FB620/U (was $30 after rebate at Staples), I'd say either one is considerably better than the Artec. They're faster, with better image/print quality. I can't BELIEVE how slow the Artec is! I DO like the CIS technology though (no warm-up, starts scanning instantly).

The old Canon FB620/U has zero warm-up. It starts scanning instantly, is reasonably quick, easy to use, with a pretty good image quality. I prefer it, best of the three.

The Visioneer 8100 seems very quick, needs warmup (or leave light on permanently), has good image quality if you increase the DPI a little bit. I probably haven't fiddled with it enough (or read the manual), but I haven't figured how to get it to "save" the configurations yet. I keep having to deal with on-screen selections after I push the "one-touch" buttons. Hmmmmm. I'll try more this week?

The Artec e+48U is going onto my pile of shiite! Or flea-bay, later?

 

[rimshaker]

<< I can't BELIEVE how slow the Artec is! I DO like the CIS technology though (no warm-up, starts scanning instantly).
The Artec e+48U is going onto my pile of shiite! Or flea-bay, later? >>



Heheh... i warned about the CIS technology a few posts back. But yea, what's the benefit of no warm-up if the overall scanning is slow?? I do like the no AC adaptor required benefit... but i'll pass on this scanner. The visioneer 8100 is very nice and fast. Who cares about a 60sec warmup I never use the buttons on the scanner itself, i always use the software controls.

 

[BlueWorld]

 

[Bill00]

It took about 12 hours yesterday to get an emai confirm from Stapels on my order, apparently due to part of it being NIS "locally" although the order was accepted as usual.

Instead of the usual auto-confirm, this one was from a CSR and I am getting the scanner Tuesday, the paperclips Wednesday and the Viavoice Friday. Staples is killing itself on delivery costs. I live MILES out in the country and they are going to pay UPS for 3 separate deliveries out here. On other occasions I have had online-ordered things delivered all the way from Sacarmento to SE Virginia when local B&Ms had stacks of the same stuff they couldn't get out the door.

Oh well...

 

[lsman]

not as good as combine with other like ibm voice software for free. But there is a artec 56X CD-ROM drive for 39.94 - 20MIR item 479813 to work work if you must have this scanner. the cd drive thro will not have the best quality (noise...i guess)

 

[beaver]

A little trrick. The IBM SW looks OOS but you can detour to rebate link, from there you can add it into you cart. Looks STAPLES disables the DIRECT link.

 

[Chevydriver]

Hey thanks for the info about this deal! I put in my order a few minutes ago and even got back $1.27 by using the paypal credit card.


Scott

 

[lsman]

it may disable it because it is OOS, watch carefully about your order status. Staples may just ship one of them and take away the coupon.
If it happens, call in and see if you can ask them to ship from other warehouse if there are shock. Remember to remind them that u use a coupon when they re-route from other warehouse.
otherwise, you have to return it to store.

 

[l31itz]

ok this whole scanner thing is really getting annoying. if it really is such a POS then it's not worth the 20 you pay for it.

 

[rimshaker]

<< ok this whole scanner thing is really getting annoying. if it really is such a POS then it's not worth the 20 you pay for it. >>



My thoughts exactly. And even if I did have it, it'd be collecting dust since i'd want to use my visioneer 8100 all the time