Digital BW, The Print

My Minolta Elite Dimage 5400 died after 3 years. Sony just wrote me 
that Konica/Minolta cannot repair it as they ceased exist in March 
2006.However,they had me send it and received it on Jan 3, '07 for 
repair - and now after 2 months - they tell me they are dead. I don't 
know if I will be refunded the $111 repair fee I sent. Meanwhile I need 
ASAP a new 35 mm film/slide scanner under $1000. The reviews I read are 
all mixed. Recommendations gratefully accepted!
              Arlene
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