| Product Summary | | Manufacturer: Hammacher Schlemmer | | Mfg Part#: HS-001 | | UPC: 00081258007102 | | Buy.com Sku: 210980561 | | Item#: E4XR7Q | | Buy.com Sales Rank: 8 | | See more in Photography | |
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| | | This device quickly and easily converts photographs into digital images, allowing you to confidently preserve your memories for generations to come. Faster and easier than a conventional scanner, this device instantly captures the whole image using a 5 MP CMOS sensor, the same found in digital cameras. With up to 1,800 dpi resolution, 10 bits per color channel, automatic exposure control and color balance, clear, accurate digital images are assured. Photographs are placed into a tray that slides into the converter; the touch of a button records the image instantly. For photo transfers and power, it has a USB cable that plugs into a PC running Windows XP/Vista and includes software that allows you to edit, crop, and resize your pictures. Accepts 3 1/2" x 5", 4" x 6", and 5" x 7" photographs. 6 3/4" H x 10 1/2" W x 8 3/4"
| | Features |  | Quickly and easily converts photographs into digital images, preserve your photos for generations to come | | Faster and easier than a conventional scanner, this device instantly captures the whole image using a 5 MP CMOS sensor, the same found in digital cameras | | Share old photos in a new way | | 1,800 dpi resolution, 10 bits per color channel, automatic exposure control and color balance, clear, accurate digital images are assured | | Photographs are placed into a tray that slides into the converter; the touch of a button records the image instantly | | Power and data are transferred though 1 USB port, no additional power adapter required |
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| Customer Reviews |  | | Value |  3.5 | | Performance |  3 | | Ease of Use |  2.5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 3 |
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
1 of 5 Hard to install Wednesday, October 28, 2009
A Customer from Kimberly Oregon
I bought this item last spring at the same time I bought a new computer system with vista how ever I found out when I tried to install that it did not work with vista 64. I tried to install on my laptop that was running XP, but could not get to install corretly. Was this review helpful?  
80 of 81 customers found this review helpful.
4 of 5 Pretty good device for the price but limited Saturday, May 09, 2009
TexasPharm from League City, Texas
The software installation is a bit tricky because you must follow the instructions closely and in the proper sequence. I suggested this product to a relative in another state who could not get the software installed and is still unable to use the product until she finds someone with more computer experience who can help her.
You can ONLY scan the three sizes of original photos ( 3 1/2" x 5", 4" x 6", and 5" x 7" photographs). The tray is inserted vertically so if the original does not fit in the tray you can't convert it. I tried and the photo fell out and inside the machine, I had to turn the machine upside-down and shake it like a toaster to get it back out. If your original photograph is odd sized in any way from the 3 sizes listed above you cannot convert it with this machine. It takes a digital picture of your photograph, it doesn't scan. The machine adjusts resolution to those size photos only. It cannot convert slides or negatives - the trays will not hold them and since it does not scan all you would get is a picture of a slide, not a converted digital photo image. It work's great for the 3 sizes listed but worthless for any other original size photograph. You also need to start over if you switch tray sizes because you need to set the tray size in the setup process. I sorted my photos by size so that was not a major issue. Since it takes a digital photo it is very quick unlike a true scanner and the results are impressive. For the price, I would buy this again for the photos I have that it can convert knowing I need to use a regular scanner for other sizes. Was this review helpful?
35 of 37 customers found this review helpful.
4 of 5 Makes digital files quickly, but software can be t Wednesday, May 06, 2009
A Customer from Omaha, NE
Once I set it up, I could slip a photo in a frame, slide it in the device, and quickly make a digital file. I am not especially adept with Windows software so I found it a bit tricky to install the software. Maybe others wouldn't experience this problem. It was particularly tricky when I tried to install it on Windows XT running under VM Fusion on a MacBook Pro. The device includes three frames (for different sized photos). I found that my photos had to be just the right size for a frame. Otherwise, I couldn't push and pull the frame in and out quickly. My feeling was that this device is generally faster than a scanner for scanning photos, and the software offers some degree of control/adjustments. Was this review helpful?
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