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FUN WITH PHOTOSWant to get your snapshots into computer-generated greeting cards or other projects? Probably the simplest way to get started is with an external scanner you can buy for around $200. The Photo-Pad from Polaroid (800 432-5355 is a typical model. The Windows unit (a Mac version is on the way) scans pictures up to 4 x 6 inches at up to 400 dots per inch. It comes with Storm Technology's EasyPhoto software and also works with other programs. One word of warning: The PhotoPad connects to your printer's parallel port with a device that also lets you plug in your printer. But in my experience, these ''pass-through'' connectors rarely work well. A $50 switch box would make your life easier.
By STEPHEN H. WILDSTROM
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Updated June 14, 1997 by bwwebmaster
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