Because I travel a lot for work, I needed a scanner so that I can scan documents and images. I came across this very handy scanner after looking around for a while for a scanner that was portable, useable and most of all, of high quality.
I had already tries several other scanners that were ... Read review
Advantages: Very conpact design that does not hinder performance Disadvantages: quite slow becasue its not mains powered. Not as good as the desktop models
Because I travel a lot for work, I needed a scanner so that I can scan documents and images. I came across this very handy scanner after looking around for a while for a scanner that was portable, useable and most of all, of high quality.
I had already tries several other scanners that were of no use to me at all, either too full of features or not at all and not very good. I found that this one had it all. I found it in review site, ... ...pick one up from my local hardware store for about 59.99.
A very annoying thing about this scanner was that it came with FIVE software cds; I think they went a little over the top there. Considering that half of them are software to edit pictures from the scanner, not even use the scanner.
The scanner had a very nice feel to it, its was brushed aluminium, it’s of good quality and it looks good too. One the front is four ... more
Because I travel a lot for work, I needed a scanner so that I can scan documents and images. I came across this very handy scanner after looking around for a while for a scanner that was portable, useable and most of all, of high quality.
I had already tries several other scanners that were of no use to me at all, either too full of features or not at all and not very good. I found that this one had it all. I found it in review site, I can’t remember which one now, but I managed to pick one up from my local hardware store for about 59.99.
A very annoying thing about this scanner was that it came with FIVE software cds; I think they went a little over the top there. Considering that half of them are software to edit pictures from the scanner, not even use the scanner.
The scanner had a very nice feel to it, its was brushed aluminium, it’s of good quality and it looks good too. One the front is four EZ-Buttons, for; scanning, printing, emailing and photocopying. These buttons are very useful if you want to just quickly print off a document or email one to you friend for some reason. This scanner also uses up minimal desk space so you can have enough room for other stuff. One thing though is, try not to get the top of it scratched, bad thing!
There is one USB port, and that is the only port. How simple. This is really good, seeing as I travel constantly so now I can only carry around one USB wire with me. Because its USB powered, you don’t need a mains plug either. The USB is version 2.0 so it is the fastest
Installing this scanner is a breeze, so long as you don’t install all of the software, as I said above five cds for software and manuals, how many more do you need? All that I wanted to install was the drivers, since I already have software setup specially for using the scanner that I need.
The help manuals that are included are of great help when stuck with a problem, not that there are very many.
The scanning quality with this scanner is absolutely brilliant, with a 1200 x 2400 dpi and 48-bit colour scanning quality you can’t go wrong, unless you buy the wrong scanner that is. It has low energy consumption, so you don’t have to watch out for the battery of your laptop when using it either. Faster at scanning documents, this scanner is very good if you are always on the go and you need to scan something very quickly.
With the multi-mode software, you can scan around ten completely different images or documents, and then you can work with each one separately, very useful for scanning a long document with multiple pages.
This scanner works with the followind operating systems –
Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional , Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Apple MacOS 9.0 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Apple MacOS X 10.1 or later, Apple MacOS X 10.1.3 or later
This scanner is made for people on the go and fro people who want a space consuming with a stylish design that does not hinder performance at all, you must buy it!
Advantages: A high quality scanner at a reasonable price Disadvantages: No mains power which slows it down a little
I bought this scanner just over a year ago and have had trouble free scanning ever since. It was very easy to install with good instructions that led you through the process in a logical manner. I would think that even a pc novice could do it.
I cannot remember the exact price I paid at the time but remember thinking it was good value for the features you got in comparison to other manufacturers. It also came with a fantastic software bundle that ... ...use it for, bar major alterations. (These included ScanGear CS, CanoScan Toolbox, Arcsoft PhotoBase and Presto! PageManager) It has proven to be an ideal scanner for home use, and I would think works equally well in the office environment. It produces crisp, clear images and is very easy to use. It can, however, be a little slow as its only power source is the USB connection. This can be a plus though if you are short on electric power points. Having ...
markb999 20.10.2005
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Canon CanoScan LiDE 50
Advantages: fast, good resolution, good value, software bundle Disadvantages: none to think of
I bought the Canon LiDE 50 scanner just over a year ago, to replace an aging and very slow USB 1.1 model from an alternate manufacturer.
Speed + resolution were my main initial requirements, as was a compact design. At the time of purchase, there were very few USB 2.0 [or Hi-Speed, Enhanced USB depending on your 'Device Manger' listing in Windows] compliant scanners, and the price was very fair [£70 including VAT and delivery].
Software very useful ... ...sleek’. I could fit 3-4 Canon LiDE 50's in the same space my previous scanner occupied. Then the real test, speed. My older scanner would take an age to preview, let alone scan anything. But this..... what a testament to USB 2.0. A few seconds to scan A4 photos at 600dpi. Quality was infinitely better than my old scanning experience.
The scanner features an ingenious Z-lid for scanning bulkier objects, and can be stored/operated flat or on its side.
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aarbie 21.08.2004
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Canon CanoScan LiDE 50
Product Information for "Canon CanoScan LiDE 50" »
Scanner
Input Type
Colour
Grayscale Depth
16-bit (64K grey levels)
Grayscale Depth (External)
16-bit (64K grey levels)
Colour Depth
48-bit colour
Colour Depth (External)
48-bit colour
Optical Resolution
1200 dpi x 2400 dpi
Interpolated Resolution
9600 dpi x 9600 dpi
Scan Mode
Single-pass
Scan Element Type
Contact Image Sensor
Bulb / Light Source Type
RGB LED array, LiDE (LED Indirect Exposure)
Control Panel Buttons Functions
Scan, copy, email, file
Compliant Standards
TWAIN
Scanner Speed Details
9 sec/scan - preview
6.4 ms/line - colour - 600 dpi
12.7 ms/line - colour - 1200 dpi
3.1 ms/line - greyscale - 600 dpi
4.2 ms/line - greyscale - 1200 dpi
3.1 ms/line - black & white - 600 dpi
4.2 ms/line - black & white - 1200 dpi
Manufacturer's product description
The CanoScan LiDE 50 is a sleek and beautifully designed machine. It is lightweight and versatile providing up to 1200 x 2400 dpi and gives 48-bit internal and external color. By introducing the one-touch experience with three dedicated buttons to Scan, Copy and E-mail, users will save time when performing these frequent tasks This machine offers a combination of beauty, speed and quality. Canon's own LiDE (LED Indirect Exposure) technology provides scans of up to 1200 x 2400 dpi and 48-bit color with very low energy consumption. It requires no power plug, getting all the power it needs from the USB connection. It is also extremely small and saves valuable desk space. With its supplied stand it can even be used on its side. The Z-lid can handle thick books and magazines. The USB 2.0 High Speed interface is the new standard in PC connectivity, making it compatible with Windows and Macintosh operating systems and delivering scan speeds up to four times faster than standard USB scanners. The CanoScan LiDE 50 is further equipped with four EZ-buttons which you can configure to perform the functions you use most. With Canon's fast Multi-Photo mode you can scan up to ten separate images at once and then work on each one separately. If images are turned sideways, the computer software will straighten them automatically. The LiDE 50 also includes an advanced driver and Canon Toolbox for easy operation. These are accompanied by a variety of powerful applications including Arcsoft PhotoStudio and PhotoBase for image editing, OmniPage SE for Optical Character Recognition, NewSoft PageManager for document archiving and management and Adobe Photoshop Elements for photo image adjustment.
