Project Scanner

Greetings, fellow guild members:


Now I ask you guys for a bit of advice; I am finally looking into buying a
scanner. <gasp>
I think you have been over this topic quite a bit, but here-goes.

Off topic alert: I hope not, as this directly deals with the graphics
department.
*crossing fingers & toes*

I am looking into buying a just-under-professionally-priced scanner (if
there is such a thing). (Just under 4 digits).

I have arrived at these choices:

HP ScanJet 6100C
HP ScanJet 5P
(I know there's a big price difference in the above, but then there's
resolution)

The below, I have no idea about prices (although Epson is uphill I imagine)
Epson ES 1000C
Epson Perfection 600
Epson Expression 636

Ok, just bear with me folks. I would like to know if any of you have an
experience with these scanners, and, if so, why would you recommend/not
recommend your suggested brand?

I am especially interested in anyone who has experience with Epson
scanners. I have an Epson printer, and that's one of the reasons that I
considered them in my choices-- besides their reputation.

I have no experience what so ever in this area; I had someone else do it. I
think it's about time I learned. 

The resolution ranges for the above scanners are:

600x1200 and 600x2400 (the HP ScanJet 6100C is the latter figure).


Please people, no one-liners; I need some serious input. Pro's/Con's,
Resolution factors (if any, concerning the web ****AND PRINT****)

Thank you very much for your time and input.

while, yet again, drinking too much coffee and smoking too many cigarettes,

b.j.

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