Features

• Maximum 3,200 x 6,400 dpi resolution
• Sharp 48-bit color, 16-bit grayscale
• Supports medium format and 35mm transparencies or negatives
• Batch scanning of up to 12 35mm negatives
• High speed preview in about 2 seconds; USB 2.0

Reviews (124)

The single worst piece of electronic equipment I've ever owned in all my long years
I hope this review is helpful, here goes: This scanner captures great images.When it feels like it.It works about once out of every 5 times on Windows XP; the other times it gives the same TWAIN error that I'm now reading that people all over the web are having.In the driver's readme.txt file, it notes that this error "occasionally" (for me, 80% of the time!) occurs when you have XP and an NTFS hard drive.This scanner cost me hours of headaches and hassles and I wish I could save you the same; I'm replacing it with an Epson and am hoping for the best.No other Canon product gave me these problems, but this is really a ripoff.
POC
It's great when it works. Just can't get one that keeps working 5 months later. My assistant bought one a year ago. 5 months after purchase it simply won't turn on. It gets replaced and works fine. Thinking this is just a quirk, I buy one myself. Sure enough, I go to use mine 4 months later (after about 10-12 uses total in that time) and it won't turn on at all.
TERRIFIC FILM SCANNER for this price/type
I got this scanner a few days back and already had the opportunity to use it. Before proceeding, let me highlight a few facts. I avidly take photos in slides and was looking for a cheap scanner fulfilling my needs of (a) publishing on web post manipulations in PS (b) Keeping a GOOD digital copy of the same, with myself (c) Being able to take max. a 4x6 print, as and when required; from the digital copy.
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Features

• 4,800 x 9,600 dpi maximum optical resolution, 19,200 dpi interpolated
• Rich 48-bit color and subtle 16-bit grayscale
• Batch scanning of up to 30 35mm negatives
• Scan documents, negatives, slides, 35mm film, and large format 4-by-5-inch film
• USB 2.0 interface (PC/Mac), FireWire (Mac only)

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First reaction
Just arrived via UPS from Amazon.Not damaged.Worked.Handsome product.So far, so good.

Excellent Scanner
I have scanned about 2,000 slides into my Macintosh computer. The results are excellent and the capability of doing 12 35 mm slides in a batch reduces the amount of time required.

Fantastic Scanner
I have had great success with the 9950F. The only problem I had was after the first time I used the scanner. I couldn't find it in my computer. The manuals etc., after loading software placed them on my desktop, but the scanner wasn't there. I hunted and hunted, then decided to put it in search and my computer searched all drives and it couldn't find it either. So I decided to reload the software and it came up already loaded, but the manuals etc. which were on the Desktop and would open when clicked, said they weren't loaded and they recommended loading this software. Anyway, after frustratingly searching, I accidentally found the 9950F under Import in Adobe Photoshop Elements II, Elements came with the scanner. Hope this tip helps someone else. The first thing I scanned, was a 35mm negative, 100 ASA Fuji film, which I enlarged to a 13X19 print; it is excellent. You can't tell it wasn't printed 10 years ago by a professional lab, before all this new technology. I highly recommend this scanner. Also be sure and place black paper over open spaces after loading negs or slides, as the instructions recommend. The scan goes much faster. I tried a shortcut and used the cover of a notebook and it left some open spaces and this took extra time. I bought some black paper and placed it at right angles so all open areas were covered. This sped up the scanning process immensely. I used an Epson scanner at our local library. It was a 2400X4800 dpi and it did a nice job. I read reviews for months before I parted with the cash for my own scanner and I am very pleased with my choice. ... Read more

Features

• Color flatbed scanner with 8.5-by-11.7-inch platen
• Up to 1,200 x 2,400 dpi optical resolution
• Rich 48-bit internal/24-bit external color depth
• USB interface with cable; USB powered, no AC adapter required
• Z-Lid expansion top for bulky items; PC and Mac compatible

Reviews (25)

I'll save you some time...
I mainly bought this scanner because of reviews that mentioned being able to save things in PDF format. Well, it's easy once you figure it out--but that took me over 90 minutes!
Good purchase
The scanner does the job I need it to do.The pictures turn out nice.The only drawback is the software program to make pictures better is not that great.Otherwise, for the price, good purchase.

Pleased with product
Product was as advertised. Pretty quick on scanning and easy editing software to master. No problem on installation, either hardware or software. I had it up and running in about 10 minutes. I used this machine to duplicate old family photos. I prefer to use Photoshop for final editing, however, but that's just me. I am a Mac user. ... Read more

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Features

• 4 easy buttons to copy, scan, e-mail or create PDF files
• One USB 2.0 Hi Speed Cable for USB power
• Advanced Z-lid expansion for scanning bulky items

Reviews (3)

Giant Software Program
Huge software program, around 460 Mb. to install.
Nice scanner
I researched this scanner in August at Canon's website, and all of the info on it sounded very appealing to me, and I bought one the first week they came out in September. I've had two Visioneer scanners and have used someone else's Visioneer's 7300 USB scanner on occasion and I had been looking into possibly buying one of those instead, and I was a little apprehensive about buying any other brand, but the CanoScan LiDE70 way beats them hands down in regard to clarity and quality of the scan, and I'm glad I bought one over the Visioneer 7300 USB, as this CanoScan LiDE70 is far superior, IMO.
One Great Scanner
I spotted this model on the Canon website before it was released.I ordered it from Amazon as soon as it hit the shelves.This scanner is small, and USB powered helping me limit the ammount of wires around my desk.The resolution is phenomenal and the software is more than user friendly.I get great results using it through Adobe Photoshop CS2.The OmniPage software that comes with it is a great help scanning my college books and converting them into text I can use in emails or reports.Sure there are other, cheaper scanners with less than stellar abilities, but at that price you can buy a scanner that won't be outdated within the years to come. ... Read more

Features

• Easiest way to manage expenses, prepare for taxes, create expense reports and scan business cards
• Scans permanent digital copies of all your financial papers
• Organizes data from receipts into a searchable database that can run reports
• Works with QuickBooks, Quicken, MS Money, Excel, PDF, Act!, and Peachtree
• Includes NeatReceipts software and a lightweight, color, portable scanner; USB interface

Reviews (24)

Great Product & Getting Better
I am not going go into all the technical information because everyone seems to be covering that. I am an owner operator truck driver that travels across the country and into Canada. Because I own my business I have to keep tons of receipts. Since NeatReceipts is still relatively new to the market of course there are going to be issues with it. Just look at Microsoft and how long they have been at it. No matter what you think of Microsoft you have to admit that they still put out a great product. Especially if you consider all the different applications that different people use and how they use them. Anyway, back to the NeatReceipts product. People are complaining about the program not reading all of the information. I have few instances that the receipt does not read well and that's usually because the receipt is graphics heavy. Even then it only takes about 10 seconds to use the drop down boxes to enter the correct info. If you had to sit for hours on end and enter receipts then you might have something to complain about but if you are using the program as you go or even weekly then this is hardly a problem. Also, every time you use the program it gets easier because it remembers such info as "Vendors" and "Categories." Another thing that I was really impressed with is their customer support. I have sent them an email twice already, once for praise and the second was to ask them to consider adding the option to set up an "Auto-Save" feature. Both times I had a personalized email answer within the hour. I was also told the "Auto-Save" option is going to be added in two weeks (end of September) when the new upgrade is released. According to the website they also plan to add color to the scanning with an upgrade this fall. The last point that I would like to make is that NeatReceipts put this product out and they are supporting it. They have been continuously putting out new upgrades which means that this program is only going to get better.

Bad product, Bad customer service
It's just a scanner. That's really all it is and if you already have one, then don't bother buying this one. The software to read receipts is horrible. It picks up random numbers and assigns them as the price, when it isn't. It also only reads the retailer's name on the receipt, if the name is in typical font, versus a logo. Most retailers use a logo font, so most of the time you have to enter the retailer name yourself. It does not save time!!! It takes a long time to scan, the software doesn't work, and the company's customer service is not knowledgeble.

"Truth in Scanning"
The scanner is great and performs well.HOWEVER, if you think that you can scan your receipts into Neatreceipts and then export the scanned transaction to Quicken, BEWARE!The scanned documents resides in the Neatreceipt software and only the transaction is exported to Quicken.This might be OK if you want two separate pieces of software to maintain and update but not really acceptable.The current version of Quicken provides for attaching a scanned image to the transaction in the Quicken software.Neatreceipts doesn't allow you to do this.Secondly, you CANNOT export the Neatreceipt transactions directly into a Quicken checking or savings account.(It doesn't matter if this is a Quicken problem...it is a real problem nonetheless).If you want to export your scanned "transaction" (but not the image) to Quicken you have to export the transactions to a "dummy" account and then transfer within Quicken the individual transactions to the appropriate checking/savings account.I use Quicken heavily and a little math results in increasing my workload by some 200% in addition to mainting two separate sets of software!
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Editorial Review

Enjoy quality scans at an affordable price. For work or play, the sleek CanoScan LiDE 60 Color Image Scanner is a one-stop scanning machine. Four easy buttons automate the scanning process, making it simple to scan, copy, and create e-mail attachments or PDFs. Just position your original and select the use for the image! Old family snapshots, important documents, your work samples and personal notebooks--whatever the task, the LiDE 60 scanner will get it done fast.Read more

Features

• Color flatbed scanner, 8.5-by-11.7-inch scan surface
• 1,200 x 2,400 dpi hardware resolution, 48-bit internal/24-bit external color
• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface, cable included; USB powered, no AC adapter required
• Z-Lid expansion top for bulky items
• CanoScan Toolbox 4.9 software; PC and Mac compatible

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great scanner / price / software
great scanner! great great great.
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Features

• Professional level 4800 x 9600 resolution
• 3.4 Dmax for wide dynamic range and greater image quality
• Powerful Epson Easy Photo Fix to restore faded color photos
• Built-in transparency unit with dedicated light source for better scan uniformity
• Versatile scanning with film holders for 35mm negatives, slides and 2 1/4 " transparencies

Reviews (36)

Epson Perfection 4490 is perfect...
Before purchasing the Epson 4490 I read some of the reviews here on Amazon.com and was concerned by the repeated report of a grinding noise by some of the reviewers.After receiving my unit, I noticed a very visible warning about UNLOCKING the scanner both in the lid and the main unit.I think if those who wrote about the grinding noise had followed the instructions, they would be as pleased with their scanner as I am with mine.
Save your clams
I bought this product despite mixed reviews because my mom has been very happy with the more expensive Epson Perfection 4990 scanner. I unpacked the unit and was generally happy with the look and feel. Scanning a print worked fine. However despite multiple attempts the scanner would not scan slides for me. The first attempt resulted in images that had no correlation with the slides, just a lot of noisy pixels. After that the scanner would work for ten minutes and then report that the document could not be found. Throughout the slide scanning the scanner made horrible intermittent clacking sounds. I have returned the product due to these problems.

Failed after 2 days
After installation, the scanner worked very well for about 2 days. The next time I tried to use it the Epson Scan program would not load - a flashing red symbol appeared on the task bar. Epson Customer Service advised me to remore and reinstall Epson Scan. This did not solve the problem. I then installed the scanner on a different computer and it also failed after 1 day. It appears to be a scanner problem and I am trying to obtain warranty service on the scanner. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The ScanSnap S500 is a complete Office Solution designed to improve your productivity and to solve your office scanning problems. Turn Images on paper into PDFs You can turn the documents that clutter up your desktop into PDFs, and manage and archive them on your computer. You can use the Adobe Acrobat software package with this scanner to display these PDF documents. ScanSnap product can also automatically recognize the type of documents, color or black & white so scanned image files can be made smaller when scanning documents containing a mixture of color and black & white pages. You can also have the scanner automatically remove blank pages in documents in order to reduce the size of files even more. Read more

Features

• One button scanning to searchable PDF
• Scan directly to Microsoft applications
• Business card scanning
• Color Duplex up to 18 pages per minute
• Can digitize both sides of a document in a single pass--in color

Reviews (5)

Great scanner and reasonable price
I have this scanner in my office for a month.It works great and scans both side in second. But sometimes two pages may pass thr the same time so I have to scan it again.
EASYTO USE SCANNER FOR PDF FILES
I work for a small sized consulting engineer's firm where everyday we have to scan some hundreds of pages of text (magazine articles, old projects, letters from the client, books, etc).
An Incredible Value to Help Achieve a Paperless Office
I have to say that I am incredibly impressed by the ScanSnap S500. It provides excellent quality scans that are lighting fast. The settings are pretty easy to customize and most things occur automatically when the scan takes place. It automatically scans to PDF Document format and with a little extra processing time, will run the scan through the supplied OCR(Optical Character Recognition) software to create a PDF that is fully searchable. The scanner scans both sides of a page simultaneously within the same amount of time it takes to scan just the front. So if you are scanning at Normal quality (very adequate for most situations), and have double sided originals, you will achieve roughly 36 pages per minute.
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Editorial Review

A high-performance dedicated film scanner from Nikon, the CoolScan V ED offers high-quality scanning of 35mm slides, 35mm film strips, APS film (with optional IX240 film adapter), and prepared slides (with optional medical slide holder). The Scanner-Nikkor ED glass lens offers a 4,000 dpi optical resolution, while the 3,964-pixel linear CCD image sensor and 14-bit A/D input (8-/16-bit output) provide true-to-life, brilliant results. Read more

Features

• 4,000 dpi optical resolution, 4.2 density
• 14-bit A/D conversion, 8 or 16-bit output
• Scan speeds as fast as 38 seconds
• Digital ICE4 Advanced suite of image correction technologies
• USB interface, PC and Mac compatible

Reviews (26)

Excellent Slide Scanner
This is an excellent slide scanner and does exactly what it is supposed to do very well.Yes, it is somewhat slow, but only in comparison to regular flatbed scanners.I have the slides scan at maximum resolution, but have the final image resized to about 20%.This keeps the file size manageable (about 5 MB per scan) and still provides an image that fills the screen.With the digital corrections on (which does make a huge difference on old family slides), and some minor post-processing, it has been taking about a minute per slide.
Bob King
Slow but professional quality.Not simple.Huge learning curve.Scanning is an art and craft.You don't learn it overnight or even after many weeks.For the money, this is an outstanding choice.Remember, this is only good for slides and negative............not prints

If the software is bad, it doesnt matter how good the hardware is
I am not a techie but I have installed enough hardware of all kinds to know what it involves. I am also pretty handy with Photoshop and photography.
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Features

• Stores and organizes business cards electronically
• Produces 3-4 second color and 2-second monochrome scans
• Includes software to search and manage card storage
• Weighs just 8 ounces
• Includes detachable USB 2.0 cable

Reviews (10)

Very Good
We Brought this unit for our Trade Show. Wowow It was Soooooooo Good.

Scans well - hard to use images afterwards
I am glad I purchased my Cardscan 700, but there are some significant unfortunate missed opportunities and because of that some important functions cannot be done at all.My impression is that this is the best product on the market, due to its scanning properties, which are quite good.There are some serious deficiencies though in the rest of the software which would be nice to have fixed, and which in some cases render the device somewhat useless, since the output cannot be transferred to a useful place.
Highly Pleased w. Scanner
Simnply stated:it works - and well.I was amazed at how well it interpreted data on many different business cards and correctly assigned the info to the correct fields.In spite of graphics, totally different layouts & other potentially confusing items on the BCs, the Executive 700 made very few errors reading almost 200 cards collectd at a recent trade show.Those arrors were easily corrected durign editing.Finally, integration into Act! 2006 was flawless.It did what it was advertised to do, with few - easy to fix - read errors.When I encountered a small problem setting up the Act synchronization due to a driver issue, their Tech Support was quick, responsive and - most importantly - provided correct info. I highly reccomend this device. ... Read more

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Features

• High resolution, high speed scanning with USB 2.0 Hi speed interface
• Built-in film adapter for scanning 35mm and medium format film
• 7 easy buttons to quickly copy,scan,e-mail or create multi-page PDF files

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CanoScan 4400F vs. 8600F
Its difficult to find comparison specs between some of the new CanoScans. After looking at both the 4400F and 8600F, besides the 8600F's ability to scan medium-format negatives and being bundled with a lite version of Photoshop, the 8600 is also simply a more heavy duty machine.
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Features

• 4,800 x 9,600 dpi resolution, 4.0 Dmax, 48-bit color, 16-bit grayscale
• Adapters for slides, film strips, medium format, and 4-by-5 film
• Epson Easy Photo Fix and Digital Ice technology
• Adobe Photoshop Elements, LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast SE 6
• USB 2.0 and FireWire interfaces, PC and Mac compatible

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Epson 4990 PhotoScanner
I needed a machine to scan my collection of transparencies and color negatives.This model seemed to have what was needed.After loading the software, I began with Monaco EZ color and ran the calibrations and created the profiles for transparencies and reflective prints; this was fast and fun. I was surprised with the closely matching results.
One of the best!
This is a well engineered and versatile scanner. Film holders are numerous and well designed; film scanning rivals some
Watch out for film deposits under the glass!
My six months old 4990 has a noticeable film deposits under the glass. The glass was clear when I bought it. Apparently other owners of the 4990 have had identicle problems (discussions at howtofixcomputers.com). Epson will clean it for free if the 4990 is still under warranty, but this is not a one time problem, but a continuous one (you have to pay Epson to clean the glass after warranty expires). The film is visible when the 4990 is powered up and the interior light is on. With the lid out of the way, look at the glass at 10 to 30 degrees angle. I hope your glass is clear. ... Read more

Features

• Scans text and graphics at up to 200 x 200 dpi
• Scan text and images up to 8 inches wide and 36 inches long
• Dual-roller guiding system for smoother scans
• 2 MB of flash memory; automatic USB-powered battery charging system
• Windows compatible; USB interface, cable included

Reviews (21)

great help for the library !!!!
I needed it to get information from the library. To avoid sitting and copying and to be able to get it fast without spending my valious time there.
false advertising claims
The DocuPen holds, at a maximum, 10 pages.When I called customer service about this, I was told that the unit's capacity was being exceeded because I was scanning "high resolution images."Photos?No.Pictures?No.I was scanning printed pages from books.Apparently the DocuPen can only hold around 10 pages of normal text.The 50 page limit described in their advertising apparently refers to pages with a sentence or 2 on them, rather than actual pages in books or journals--very odd considering it's touted as a tool for students.A complete waste of time and money.I returned it and now I'm back to using the photocopier.Don't bother with this one, it's not at all what they claim.

More trouble than it's worth
This is a gadget with more promise than delivery. It was a retirement gift to me and I'm sure glad that not a penny from my pocket went toward the purchase. Difficult to operate and the end product is not worth the trouble. You have been warned! ... Read more

Features

• 3,200 x 6,400 dpi maximum optical resolution, 9,600 dpi interpolated
• Rich 48-bit color with 16-bit grayscale
• Scans slides or negatives plus photos and documents
• 4 easy buttons to scan, copy, email, or create PDF files
• USB 2.0 interface, cable included; Windows compatible

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Great machine
I hesitated a moment ordering it after reading the several poor reviews.But then I remembered that every Canon product I ever bought was fantastic, so, I ordered this scanner.Yup, she's fantastic too. I don't know why them guys panne it because it is VERY VERY fast and does a great job.It makes a little noise but so what?It's an incredible machine for the bucks and I couldn't be more please.

The Worst Scanner I Have Ever Owned
I received this scanner as a gift as my old scanner (and the first one I ever bought, in 1997) was not going to be compatible with the computer I was having built.I work as a freelance graphic designer and artist, so having a scanner is essential to my work.I was happy to be getting this scanner since it was so much smaller than my old one but had about the same scanning area.I immediately hooked it up and set it up, and set to try scanning.
Not all that great.
I use to really like Canon products.But this particular scanner has changed that appeal.It is beastly slow, fairly noisy, and the software is inferior.I scanned 8 pages of Calculus notes directly into a PDF file and it worked fine.On a separate occasion I tried to scan a small 5.5 X 8.5 card into a PDF file, and it said the image was too big.The documentation and help files add to making the software inferior.It's difficult to locate specific help.Once you locate the help files, finding what you need is not worth the trouble.I feel bad for Canon, but after this experience I strongly recommend a comparable Epson if all CanoScan 4200F's are like this one. ... Read more

Features

• 4,800 x 2,400 dpi optical resolution, 19,200 dpi interpolated
• 48-bit color depth, 16-bit grayscale
• Double-hinge expansion top for scanning bulky items
• Scans negatives and positives with included film adapter
• USB interface; PC and Mac compatible

Reviews (35)

LiDE 500F Scanner
For slightly over $100, this is a great little scanner.The ease of operation is outstanding.I bought it for my office, but it spends equal amounts of time on everyone else's desk.One push button for PDF is quick and easy.The stand allows a very small 'footprint' on a otherwise crowded desk. I'd buy another in a heartbeat.

Great price and easy to use
I love this scanner.I took it out of the box, attached the cable, slipped a newspaper clipping into the scanner, hit the "scan" button, and had a beautiful image of the clipping, all within a couple of minutes.
ITS GREAT!
SO far from its use i love it. I am in the comic industry so i need to scan line art, its crisp! ( i should get a 11x17 scanner but i dont have that cash) for the price its excellent. Its fast in scanning b/w and color.
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Features

• High resolution scanning of photos, medium format or 35mm film
• Numerous features for auto correcting scans of photos and 35mm film
• 7 easy buttons to quickly copy,scan,e-mail or create multi-page PDF files

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All I can say is WOW!
I bought this product for my wife to replace an old scanner.The pre-scan time is lightning fast.The quality of the scans are HUGE and clean.We have started to scan some negatives and they are some what slower but the quality is better then any picture can scan in.It is the best scanner I have seen on the market and I would recommend it to anyone.Also it comes with Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.That software runs for $99 by it's self.This scanner is well worth the money. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Hobbyists and small offices will gain equal benefit from the HP Scanjet 4890. With non-optimized resolution of 4,800 x 9,600, 48-bit color, and 256-level grayscale, every image or text document comes out sharp and clear. The built-in adapter allows you to quickly produce sizable batch scans of 16 slides, 30 negatives, multiple medium format film frames, or a single 4" x 5" film negative, making short work of archiving old treasures or processing professional shots. Read more

Features

• Up to 4,800 x 9,600 dpi resolution with 48-bit color
• Built-in adapter for up to 16 slides, 30 negatives, 4 medium format frames, or 1 4x5 film
• Remove scratches, restore faded color, and correct red eye with easy software
• Copy, enlarge/reduce 10 to 2,000 percent; Hi-Speed USB 2.0
• Adjustable lid accommodates bulky items

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cheap but frustrating
i mainly bought it to scan slides.i wondered why the other reviewers said it was slow, now i know: it scans it once for preview and you get 20 dime size photos and you can select all or deselect certain ones or ones that are too dark, you must indivdually select to include in the final scan.then you hit scan and it scans 20 times, one pass for each slide, if your lucky.half the time it stops and you get a message that something is wrong with the template that holds the 20 slides, well there is nothing wrong with the template! so you start all over again but you must go to preview and deselect the ones you have already scaned or else you will get duplicates.it's cheap and the results are good but it's frustrating to use.

The software kills it!
I really need an HP scanner because that is the only brand that does a good job on 3-D objects. My old HP 5300-C scanner was a wonderful device with great software. I finally wore it out after 5 years and 100,000 scans.