Epson Expression 10000XL discontinued as of Friday March 1, 2013

[Michael Daul]

Hi Kent - Epson has a newer version that's been out for a while (11000XL):

http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/Product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&sku=E1
1000XL-PH


-Michael

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Michael Daul
Digital Projects Developer | Duke University Libraries
library.duke.edu
michael.daul at duke.edu
(919) 684-1710



>
>Date:    Tue, 21 May 2013 11:08:04 -0500
>From:    Kent Gerber <kent-gerber at BETHEL.EDU>
>Subject: Epson Expression 10000XL discontinued as of Friday March 1, 2013
>
>I thought it might be helpful for those of you who are involved in
>digitization activities to know that the Epson Expression 10000XL has been
>discontinued as of Friday, March 1, 2013.
>
>Here is one site with the information,
>https://m.cdwg.com/shop/products/Epson-Expression-10000XL-Color-Flatbed-Sc
>anner-Graphic-Arts-Model/661175,
>and you will also see "discontinued" on the Epson website.
>
>This has large implications because it is the standard piece of hardware
>for the library, archive, and museum community who depend on its
>dependability and flexibility.
>
>Does anyone know of a more recent model of scanner that is comparable?
>
>I still think it is a good purchase even now but wonder for how long that
>will be true.
>
>What thoughts do you all have about this?
>
>Kent
>
>-- 
>Kent Gerber, MSLIS
>Digital Library Manager
>Bethel University
>3900 Bethel Drive
>Saint Paul, MN 55112
>email: kent-gerber at bethel.edu
>phone: 651-638-6937

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