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Epson Perfection 4490 Photo Scanner Reviews

$126.00

We compared the 4990's scans to those from a drum scanner and from a Nikon Coolscan 8000ED... (cnet.com)

Outstanding film scans ; great software ; easy to set up ; intuitive scanning interface (cnet.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Epson Perfection 4490 Photo Scanner

We have collected and analyzed 87 expert reviews and 1233 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 80/100 and users rate it 81/100. The average review date is October 8, 2006. We have compared these reviews to 34016 reviews from other Scanners. The alaScore™ for this product is 90/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 21, 2009.

alaSCORE 90

900100

1320 reviews

November, 2009

80 / 100

87 Experts

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81 / 100

1233 Users

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Expert Reviews (87)

US

Epson Perfection 4990 Photo

By John Blackford (cnet.com)

We compared the 4990's scans to those from a drum scanner and from a Nikon Coolscan 8000ED. Naturally, the drum scanner had the best results, but while the 8000ED was sharper than the 4990, it scored lower on color accuracy. (However, the 8000ED work ...

The Epson Perfection 4990 Photo, an upgrade of the Perfection 4870 Photo...

Rating

80100

Partner Source
cnet.com
US

Nikon Coolscan V LS-50 ED

By Jeff Dorgay (cnet.com)

Outstanding film scans ; great software ; easy to set up ; intuitive scanning interface

Manual focus is hard to use

, this may be the only film scanner you'll ever need.

The glass, combined with an optical density that Nikon rates at 4.2D gives...

Rating

82100

Partner Source
cnet.com
US

Canon CanoScan LiDE 80

By Jeffrey Fuchs (cnet.com)

Sharp design ; scans negatives ; thin and light

Doesn't scan slides ; so-so scan quality ; slightly pricey

If you're looking for a portable scanner that doesn't skimp on style, you'll like the razor-thin Canon CanoScan LiDE 80.

For those looking for a less expensive model with the same design and better...

Rating

68100

Partner Source
cnet.com

User Reviews (1233)

US

Dollar for dollar it can't be beat!

By Ron (shopzilla.com)

Very fast and high color accuracy using factory defaults

When applying all the available tweaks it's much slower

US

Dollar for dollar it can't be beat!

By Ron (shopzilla.com)

Very fast and high color accuracy using factory defaults

When applying all the available tweaks it's much slower

US

Don't hesitate to buy.....

By Zip (shopzilla.com)

Easy install and great looks

Film adapter takes some thought...

Manufacturer's Description

www.epson.com Flatbed scanner delivers intricate detail, with 4800 x 9600 dpi resolution, 48-bit color depth, and 4.0 Dmax. Scans multiple slides simultaneously, as well as negatives and photos. Accommodates film up to 8" x 10". Offers built-in transparency. Housed in a sleek outer case with an illuminated scan progress indicator. Scanner easily restores faded or damaged film and photos with Epson Easy Photo Fix and DIGITAL ICE Technology. Windows and Mac compatible. Light Source: White cold...

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