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    The Future of Scanners

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by red_chief, Sep 27, 2004.

  1. red_chief

    red_chief Notebook Consultant

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    The scanner and All-In-One printers (with scanner capability) does not have a spare bulb that can be bought in the market.

    Just like a light bulb, when the filament burns out, it needs to be replaced. Unfortunately, the present day scanners and all-in-one printers (be it... Hewlett-Packard, Epson, Lexmark, Brother, Canon, etc) does not sell one.

    So basically they are DISPOSABLE!!! Once they are burn out, you need to buy a whole new unit. In case of the all-in-one printer, it loses one functionality. If it is a fax-scan-copier-printer in one, then you lose the copier, scan and sending fax function.... (So basically, you just have a receive only fax and a printer)

    Bottomline... It is not advisable to buy an All-In-One printer. It will cost more in the long run.

    The next big innovation in scanner and all-in-one printer is to have a spare bulb. That would really be a unit which you can use for a lifetime.

    The technology is here (Of course...)

    I think it has something to do with marketing. The big companies wants you to buy a whole new unit instead of replacing a spare part !!!

    The future of scanner and all-in-one printers are those which are sincere enough to have a spare bulb. I am certain, those who release that in the market will be a big hit!!!
     
    red_chief, Sep 27, 2004
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    red_chief Notebook Consultant

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    If that new product comes out in the market, please do post it here...
    But I guess... not in our lifetime...

    But maybe...just maybe... someone from the big companies is reading this and make the necessary changes.
     
    red_chief, Sep 27, 2004
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    redjr Notebook Geek

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    Kinda like the iPod with an Apple replaceable battery ONLY for ~$200. But, by then we're all likely to upgrade to a new and better unit anyway. Right?[ :D]

    Cheers,
    redjr...
     
    redjr, Sep 28, 2004
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  4. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I'm not sure I agree. The life of the bulb is so long, you'd have to be scanning thousands of pages to burn it out in a few years. At that point, it's probably better to replace the entire machine.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
    Brian, Oct 9, 2004
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