Suggestion on a new scanner

[DarkCyber]

Ok, my Mustek 1200 UB Plus scanner finally has bit the dust on me. So, I'm in the market for a new scanner. I thought I would just get a simple all-in-one printer, scanner and copier. So, I purchased the Lexmark X3350 at my local WalMart. Hey, it's got 48 bit color scanning...must do pretty good...WRONG! That thing sucks big time...scanning is horrible. So, it's going back.

Now, to my question. Are there any of these all-in-one printer, scanner and copiers that have really good scanning? I really don't care about the printer quaility. I would mainly just use the printer part as a backup anyways. I want excellent scanning though...like my Mustek gave me. If I scanned a picture with it...then the scan looked exactly like the original...not like crap that the Lexmark did.

So, please...if you own one of these all-in-one deals and are getting excellent scan quality...please post and let me know.

I know prices vary...but I would like to stay around $100.00 or less. I know I can get a killer scanner for that...so if I can't get an all-in-one for around that price...I will just another scanner.

Thanks!

 

[zoobaby]

Some of the high end HP All in Ones have great scanners on them. But since you would use the print function as a back up, just a stand alone scanner probable suits your needs. Since you mentioned photo scanning, why not look into HP's photo scanners.

Also, with scanners, you get what you pay for. The one I linked to is ~$150 some of the more expensive ones are even better. Also HP has some clear top scanners, they work well and are cool looking if aesthetics are a concern. Good luck!