Buying a scanner, can someone enlighten me?

[MaxFrank]

You probably have to wait a few months then. The 9000f's are sold out everywhere and on Ebay they're selling for double their retail price. I've heard that it has to do with production delays from the tsunami but they should be available again sometime at the end of April/early May.

Seems you are right, didn't notice that. Seems like I will have to wait a bit but I was planning on buying it more towards the end of April anyway

 

[Ranchu]

I use a V500 mainly, I like it. Not as sharp as a Nikon, but I find I have more control with Epsonscan than Nikonscan.