AcerScan Prisa 640U Flatbed Scanner

Pros: cheap; acceptable quality; good resolution.
Cons: thick; slow; distorts colors a little.

I bought the scanner on MerketPro (www.marketpro.com) event in VA. I was going to digitize all my old photoes.

1. I didn't digitaize all my photoes. Actually, I didn't digitize even a considerable amount of them. It takes terribly long time...

Pros: Good Quality scans, 48bit color depth, 19200dpi enhanced resolution.
Cons: Average speed and noise.

I bought the Acer ScanPrisa 640U months ago from Costco. It didn’t say if it supported Windows 2000 on the box, but I bought it anyways. It was the only scanner that advertised 48bit color (that’s 16bit R G B channels, most of the other scanners only had...

Pros: Comes with a variety of useful software, scans quickly, lots of options!
Cons: Incredibly poor customer service!; slightly difficult software

NOTE: This epinion has been completely changed from its original version as promised. I rated this product very poorly because I could not use it, but those problems have been resolved, thus changing my opinion of the product.

I purchased...

Pros: Speedy, sharp color
Cons: Slightly large

I run a hobby photo business and handle a lot of retouching work and reproduction work. When the client does not have the negative for us to scan I must scan the photo. Not only does this scanner come through on the job, but it outperforms other...

Pros: Inexpensive, Compatible, Configurable, Fast
Cons: Slightly steeper learning curve than some others

When my first scanner of many years died a while back, I replaced it with a Hewlett Packard 3300c scanner. That's a mistake I soon decided to correct by purchasing the Acer 640u.

As a computer consultant, I am constantly exposed to the new...

Pros: Fast, USB connection, Inexpensive, Win2000 Compatible
Cons: Unusual, but potentially very useful underside of the cover

I had been looking for a scanner to buy for several months before I decided to purchase this one.

There were a few things I was looking for:
1) Speed – once you start to use a scanner, you realize that speed is very important.
2)...

Pros: At this this price, it's a great deal!
Cons: Doesn't scan legal documents

After many years of good service, I decided to replace our aged (3-pass, 300 dpi) Mustek Twain Scan Duo this Christmas with a scanner that would have a higher resolution. After checking out the clearance area at Egghead, I found the ACER 640U & a couple...

Pros: Scans fast, good quality, great price, USB interface
Cons: Software could be a little better, big AC adapter

With my old Pentium 75, I used to have a cheap basic scanner. But when I purchased my newer Celeron machine, the proprietary interface card would not work with the new motherboard. I decided it was time for a new scanner.

Looking through the...

Pros: Good quality, fast,, low price
Cons: Aging scanner driver

Trust me. I've used parallel port scanners and SCSI scanners and USB scanners. I know that you know that pport is the slowest of the three, and you're probably thinking that a few seconds saved per picture is no reason to spend extra money on a scanner...

Pros: Affordable
Cons: Lack of features

When I purchased a new computer, I decided to purchase it with a new printer and scanner. Before, I always had to borrow my brother's computer and scanner to scan some images to post in the internet. He was using also an Acer, so I decided to purchase...

Pros: Cheap, fast, good quality
Cons: a little too big, only USB supported

The first thing that attracted me to this printer is the price. I bought it in Office Max for 29.99 (Before Tax, After Rebate). The only problem I have is the USB, which my old old PC does not have, but my laptop does support USB. Unfortunately, my...

Pros: Easy to install and use
Cons: Need more desk space.

I have just used this wonderful scanner. I was so surprised at the increased features that the folks at Acer have added. The ability to scan in 48 bit color is superb. I know that most users will not take advantage of this feature but if you are involved...

Pros: cheap, easy to use
Cons: a little bulkier than the expensive ones

After five years with my old Logitech scanner slowing down my printer on the parallel port I decided it was time for a new one with the capabilities of doing good scans of my thousands of photos. The reason why I purchased this one was because it was so...

Pros: Price, Win2k compatible, Easy install
Cons: Would be nicer if it had a larger scan area

After purchasing a "cheap(er)" scanner which didn't have compatible drivers from for my new Windows 2000 OS, I settled on the Acer 640U for 3 reasons. First, it had drivers for Windows 2000. Also, the USB would make it easy to install (it...

Pros: Cheap
Cons: NO Instructions. Not user Friendly

The old saying: "You get what you pay for” is very true when it comes to the Acer 640U flatbed scanner. I paid around 50.00 for this scanner with tax and the rebate figured in. I was on cloud nine thinking I was getting a great scanner for next to...