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Umax Astra 2200

  

Umax Astra 2200

WHAT'S HOT: The Astra 2200 produces fine images with strong, well-saturated colors from both reflective materials and transparencies (up to 4 by 5 inches). Three one-touch buttons offer easy shortcuts for scanning, copying, OCR, and other tasks. Bundled software for Web-based businesses--including Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE; full versions of Macromedia Fireworks 2.0 and NetObjects Fusion 4.0 ($190 and $300, respectively, as stand-alone products); and an excellent TWAIN driver (with beginner and advanced modes)--is icing on the cake.

WHAT'S NOT: This scanner doesn't handle legal-size documents, and no automatic document feeder is available.

WHAT ELSE: The 2200 includes a versatile interface that can connect it to your PC via USB or SCSI. The package doesn't include a SCSI card (a $40 option), which is not unusual among dual-interface scanners. Live tech support isn't toll-free, and in the future Umax may implement a pay-per-call support service (customers would have to pay for support after 90 days).

BEST USE: Bargain-minded SOHO or corporate users who want to set up shop on the Web can't go wrong with the Astra 2200. The Web-worthy software bundle alone makes it worth the price.


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$249

dual USB and SCSI, 600 by 1200 dpi, 12.2 by 18.4 by 3.9 inches (width by depth by height), 8.5 pounds, 8.5-by-11.7-inch scanning area, includes built-in transparency adapter. One-year warranty; 15-hour live support each weekday and 9 hours each Saturday; 24-hour toll-free automated support.

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800/562-0311
www.umax.com

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