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August 2, 1999:Here is the latest information from Microtek on the ArtixScan AS4000t.
Thank you for your inquiry regarding Microtek's soon to be released ArtixScan 4000t - high resolution film scanner. This scanner will beavailable for purchase in mid to late August. If you would like moreinformation about the AS4000t please contact Microtek's customer support department at 800-654-4160 between 7 am and 5 pm pacific standard time.
Thank you for your inquiry,
Microtek Artix
June 30, 1999:  One of our readers has just provided me with information on a new high-resolution scanner from Microtek.  Called the ArtixScan AS4000t, it joins the Polaroid 4000 as the second scanner on the market with 4000 DPI of optical resolution.
Curiously, at this time Microtek does not appear to have officially announced this new scanner.  Their web site does not have any information, nor do there appear to be any press releases available.
But, it is real, and likely to be forthcoming soon.&nb...

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