Macworld Reviews Canon CanoScan 8600F Scanner

James Galbraith of Macworld reviews the Canon CanoScan 8600F scanner. Here is a brief excerpt:

…The 8600F was a zippy performer once it warmed up. Like most midrange desktop scanners, the 8600F uses CCD (charge coupled device) sensors to scan, not CIS (contact image sensors) like those found in compact scanners, many all-in-one printers, and copiers. CCD-based scanners have a reputation for higher quality, but they take longer to warm up and generate more heat than CIS devices. Though seeing the “Scanner warming up” message on screen each time I wanted to scan became annoying, after seeing the resulting scans I’d say it was worth the wait…

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