With the Epson Perfection 2480 Photo, anyone can restore faded photos in just one click, for brilliant color reprints and enlargements. With 2400 x 4800 dpi resolution, remarkable... more
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A review by darky2005 on Epson Perfection 2480 Photo March 24th, 2005
Author's product rating:
Speed
Average
Colour sensitivity
Good
Resolution
Excellent
Ease of Installation
Good - quick to install
Value For Money
Good
Advantages:
good quality scanning, scans 35mm negatives
Disadvantages:
cant work out how to scan negatives ! can be complicated to work
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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I bought this scanner to get a load of my old photos onto cd. I was not disappointed with the quality of the scans it was very good. The software that comes with the scanner is very good, enabling you to be able to do colour restoration and to edit the photos. I was impressed with the fact that I could scan 35mm film negatives, however even with instructions and my hubby being practically a member of mensa we could not and still have not worked it out. It has a usb connection which for me is a pain because I have to keep unplugging other equipment to use it. There is an annoying message that comes up sometimes, saying "please wait the scanner is warming up" with today’s technology im surprised Epson choose this phrase! The scanning is a little slower than I would like but as they say the best things come to those that wait and I was not disappointed with the scanning quality.
Although there are a few minor discrepancies, this scanner I bought I am over all impressed with it.
Advantages: Stores all your old photos Disadvantages: None at all
...time I will probably learn more features about this scanner and I know I will enjoy doing so.
Now to the cost - £80 and what a bargain at PC World.
On the day I purchased this scanner I had taken in 3 old photos to a local photographers to get 3 sets taken so that I could send them to my 2 brothers and sister. I was charged, wait for it, £1.39 for each copy making a total cost of just over £13!!!!!
I know, I couldn’t believe it – they took my photos and scanned them straightaway and told me the cost on completion!
So I reckon £80 for this scanner is well worth it. However, as I post this review I notice that Ciao state you can obtain it for £71 so that's an even better price!
Go check it out at:
http://www.epson.co.uk/products/scanners/Perfection2480Photo.htm...
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Advantages: Great quality! Disadvantages: erm... takes up room on the desk?!? no good for anything much bigger than A4
...I have owned the epson2480 scanner now for quite a while, and its brilliant! It has loads of features and good software, making it very versatile and it is now available for around £60 if you shop around a little - a great adition to your PC.
This really is a great scanner, and for those who have an out-dated scanner that really isn't up to much it might be time to make an upgrade. This scanner provides the user with the capabilities of restoring photographs to their original glory. When used properly, you can take your old tattered and battered photographs that have been ruined by scratches and smudges and people's inconsiderate greasy fingers and make them good as new! It can take some time however to get them lookng spic and span.
This scanner is also good for producing multiple copies of photographs. This is not only beacuse...
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With the Epson Perfection 2480 Photo, anyone can restore faded photos in just one click, for brilliant color reprints and enlargements. With 2400 x 4800 dpi resolution, remarkable results are easy to achieve. And, when used together with an Epson Stylus ink jet printer, it's the perfect solution for creating lasting memories. This fast, full-featured performer offers convenient, automatic scanning of special snapshots and important documents. The software package included makes every scan a snap. Exclusive Epson Easy Photo Fix ensures one-touch color restoration and dust removal, while Epson Smart Panel provides all the tools necessary to scan photos, text, or graphics with vivid results every time. And, with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, the Epson Perfection 2480 Photo speeds through every scan, so as not to delay one's creativity - whether it be creating a digital scrapbook or restoring photos from the family album. Compatible with both Windows and Macintosh, the Epson Perfection 2480 Photo provides the ideal fit for any home setting. Offering remarkable versatility and detail in one affordable solution, it's the perfect choice for bringing faded memories to life and sharing new ones with family and friends.
OS Required: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional , Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME, Apple MacOS 9.1 or later, Apple MacOS X 10.2.7 or later
I’ve just been scanning some favourite photos so I can include them in a digital photo frame for my dad and I thought I’d share some details about this nifty scanner.
It was bought last autumn originally to try to capture pictures from some water... more
I purchased this scanner for two purposes: the bulk scanning of my father's considerable collection of 35mm slides and for my own use scanning documents, 35mm and Medium Format slides and negatives.
For both tasks it has performed admirably. It has a... more
After using this product for a few months I have not so far come up against any reliability issues but only time will tell. I therefore would recommend the product. However, always think carefully as to whether you actually really need something before... more
Cheap easy to fit and works with Vista too. Quality of image produced is very good. This scanner though is let down by its software. Yes, you can do almost anything you want but the software is oriented around single jobs. If you have an application... more
I absoutly love this scanner, it is fantastic and great value for money at £69.99 for a scanner you cant go wrong.
I have so many photos of me and my family when I was a child, and I felt it would be great to buy a scanner and put them onto the computer more
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