Olde Worlde Scanner (Canon Canoscan N670U)

Member Name: JJJJ

Product:	Canon Canoscan N670U
Date:	16/09/08 (193 review reads)
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Advantages: Reliable

Disadvantages: USB 1

The CanoScan N670 is a low profile A4 document scanner.

As a product which has been around for quite a while now, it's readily available secondhand for under £20.

Firstly the bad points - Unfortunately this product is only compatible with USB 1 - which means it can be slightly slower in operation than its newer competitors. The maximum optical resolution is 600 x 1200 dpi, with a 9600 x 9600 dpi interpolated output.

Another downside is the lack of a negative or slide scan compartment - again a feature which most newer models posses.

On the plus side, the lid is cleverly designed so it opens with the hinge working in an unconventional way. This allows the user to scan awkward or bulky documents with ease.

The scanner is compatible with both Macs and PC's, although if you're buying this product second hand, you may have to download the software drivers needed for it to work effectively. The Canon support website has them readily available.

The scanning process takes place at a fairly average speed. It isn't slow, but it's by no means the quickest product available. The preview takes around 14 seconds to complete, and the final scan depends on the resolution you've chosen to work at.

The actual unit itself measures 25.6 cm x 38.3 cm x 3.4 cm, which means it's very thin from top to bottom. The design is quite stylish and modern looking, even though it's now a good few years old.

Quality of results are very good - certainly on a par with the other mid range scanners i've used.

I've had this product for five years, and it's been both reliable and efficient. If you see one of these online for 10 or 20 quid, I recommend giving it a go, as it won't let you down.

Summary: Slim + Trustworthy (just like me)

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