Advice: HP 7650 vs. Epson GT-2500

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Hi folks. Some advice please? We've found a surprising lack of user reviews on
the 2 machines above. Their prices are close, and both appear well-suited to
our needs, but no single point seems to tip the balance. Could someone tip it
for us??

About 80% of our work is B&W scans of loose sheets, with smaller amounts of
color items. No film, transparencies, 3D objects, etc., and while the higher
end of most fancy integration (like scan to email or fax or OCR) isn't really an
issue for us, easy PDF-ing would be a help. Resolution matters only to moderate
levels. A sturdy, reliable feeder is essential.

The 2 machines are similar in size, but the Epson weighs MUCH more (22# vs 13#).
What does that mean in a scanner -- a better-grade feeder?

Speed is important, so the Epson's claim of "up to" 27ppm B&W (vs. 11ppm for the
HP's) is alluring, but we know what can hide behind "up to."

If you have any general thoughts on either one, please let loose! Thanks in
advance for any clues.

Mark Tangard
 
Mark Tangard said:
Hi folks. Some advice please? We've found a surprising lack of user
reviews on the 2 machines above. Their prices are close, and both appear
well-suited to our needs, but no single point seems to tip the balance.
Could someone tip it for us??

About 80% of our work is B&W scans of loose sheets, with smaller amounts
of color items. No film, transparencies, 3D objects, etc., and while the
higher end of most fancy integration (like scan to email or fax or OCR)
isn't really an issue for us, easy PDF-ing would be a help. Resolution
matters only to moderate levels. A sturdy, reliable feeder is essential.

The 2 machines are similar in size, but the Epson weighs MUCH more (22# vs
13#). What does that mean in a scanner -- a better-grade feeder?

Speed is important, so the Epson's claim of "up to" 27ppm B&W (vs. 11ppm
for the HP's) is alluring, but we know what can hide behind "up to."

If you have any general thoughts on either one, please let loose! Thanks
in advance for any clues.

Mark Tangard

Epson is a better brand than HP.

Epson has better support.
HP is known to have problems with their scanning software.

HP at one time was a very good machine and had great support, but that ship
has sailed.

HP 7650 review.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1813990,00.asp

Epson GT2500 review.
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/8995/epson_gt2500_scanner/

Google is your friend!
 
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