Nikon Super Coolscan 9000 ED - 4000 dpi - Film scanner (35 mm)
Pacific Image PowerSlide 3650 - 3600 dpi x 3600 dpi - Film scanner
Kodak I1860 - 300 dpi - Document scanner
Braun MULTIMAG Slide Scanner 4000 for 35mm Transparencies
Firewire provides your computer with a high-speed modular interconnect system with speeds that rival that of USB. Firewire makes a good bridge for digital image scanners, because it provides high bandwidth and is easily unplugged and reconnected. Which of these great Firewire scanners do you like the best for capturing images over Firewire?
Lomographic Society Diana Mini 35mm Half Frame Camera
While advancements in digital photography have made taking pictures accessible to pretty much everybody, there's still something to be said for high-quality 35mm photos shot on film. Digital sensors are as yet unable to correct6ly capture the full beauty and mystery of a scene the way traditional films do. Which of these 35mm cameras do you prefer for taking the perfect photos?
A slide scanner,used to be the only way to get high-resolution images into a computer. Digital cameras were still in their infancy when people in the journalism field first made the leap to digital production, and the slide scanner was a reliable part of every dark room and photo desk. Which of these great slide scanners do you like the best?
Homedics QRM-400H Hom Therapist Select Quad Roller Massaging Cushion W
A good back massager will give you years of comfort and release. These vibtrating pads make it easy to relax and condition the back when you've had a stressful day. When you're looking for the deep penetrating cure of furious fingers, it's hard to go wrong with one of these fine devices. Which of these great back massagers do you like the best?
Even if you have never drawn or painted before, ToonPAINT sets you up for quick success by providing a MagiSketch that you can simply color-in. It's as easy as "paint-by-numbers", but using your own personal images.
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The Sharper Image KP-W100 Automatic Wine Bottle Opener
Thumbs Up Electric Wine Bottle Opener
Ozeri Nouveaux II Electric Wine Opener in Red
Opening wine bottles can be quite difficult with regular corkscrews. The common cork is quite tightly fit into the neck of most wine bottles, and significant strength is required to overcome the extensive friction holding it in place. With a good electric wine bottle opener, you can ensure that each cork is a breeze to remove. Which of these great bottle openers do you like the best?
University of Tokyo, Japan. A system developed by lab members Takashi Nakashima and Yoshihiro Watanabe, lets you scan a book by rapidly flipping its pages in front of a high-speed camera. They call this method book flipping scanning. According to Automaton blogger Erico Guizzo, they can digitize a 200-page book in one minute, and hope to make that even faster.
The Sharper Image 3-Cup Stainless Steel Blender 8130
KitchenAid KHB100OB 8 in. Immersion Blender
Oster 002614000000 - Hand Blender, 2 Speed, 250 Watt
A good immersion blender makes it easy to produce the finest, creamy-smooth soups and other stove-top-blended dishes. From perfect mashed potatoes with no lumps to ideal whipped cream and frozen yogurt, you can't go wrong with a good immersion blender. Which of these great immersion blenders do you like the best for making your kitchen-craft shine?
