Network Scanner w Flatbed and ADF

Hello,

I am looking to compare scanners like the Epson GT-2500 Plus ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...%202500%20plus) that have
1) a network connection for a workspace setting
2) an automatic document feeder
3) a flatbed scanner
4) duplex
5) are compatible with both Mac and PC

Any recommendations? So far, I have found only this in my price range but would like to see if there is anything else..

 

Unfortunately, I haven't seen anyone making a standalone scanner that feeds letter size long edge first. That makes a big difference, in my experience. I've only worked with ADF scanners integrated into copiers, but from quite a few brands. Xerox has been by far the best, Canon second. Ricoh is by far last, and Toshiba is back there, too. Konica was average, generally trouble free, but not a whole lot of fun when they aren't.

I don't know how well that translates to these standalone parts, especially since they're all short edge first. Xerox does have some parts in your price range, though. I hear Fujitsu has some good ADF scanners, too, but I know nothing about Epson's ADFs. They make some pretty impressive flatbeds in that price range, though, as far as image quality goes.

 

HP makes some really nice fast duplexing network scanners, but they're $3-4k.