Speedy performer, Compact design

Doesn't scan film, Limited OCR features

The Canon CanoScan LiDE 200's main limitations are that it scans only reflective items (no film scans) and it can't do much in the way of OCR. We were able to create searchable PDFs and plain-text (.txt) files from various documents, but we couldn't ...

Versatile

Colours aren't entirely faithful

The HP ScanJet N6310 is versatile, and majors on document conversion, although it does take its time. For slides and negatives, and the flatbed facilities, it will suffice - but for the price, we feel it lacks performance and quality in a few key areas.

Impressive speed, excellent image quality

Basic PDF capabilities only

The V200's great price, performance, and image quality should put it on the short list of anyone who is searching for a proficient general-purpose scanner.

Lots of features, good monochrome document scanning, sheet feeder.

Slow duplex scanning, visible banding with sheet fed scans, cleaning

The 5590 is a good scanner for office documents but less so for photos and film

Good image quality for the price

Slow speed, limited resolution, basic software

A cheap and cheerful scanner that offers enough to make it a worthwhile purchase

Rugged design, compact, easy setup

Price, 50-sheet media capacity.

Kodak should have bundled more software than only ReadIris Pro, and we reckon the price is a little high, but the i40 is a good, solid performer that won't let you down. Judging by the build quality, it will last for years and years.

With the ever increasing popularity of digital photography, it wouldn't be foolish to assume that manufacturers no longer care about the loyal battalions of amateur photographers still dedicated to film. Bucking this trend is Epson whose latest ...

Excellent performance for both film and photos, easy to use software

Software not so good for monochrome film, the high performance comes at a price

Though it's probably the best home and office flatbed scanner available, most people don't need a scanner this good

At the top end of Epson's range of home and office scanners sits the Perfection 4990 Photo. It's big, it's expensive and it has some impressive specifications, but is it any good?

Excellent film negative scanning, speedy

Expensive for a home/office scanner, big, bulky and ugly

Overall the Epson Perfection 4990 Photo is an excellent all rounder. It should handle any scanning task you throw at it with ease and produce stunning results. That said, it is expensive and this expense can't really be justified unless you're in need ...

Useful shortcut buttons

Could be a tad quicker, poor quality film negative scanning

Good at scanning photos and documents, fails miserably at scanning film

Low cost to performance ratio, Good image quality, Useful bundled software

Average speed

Though it's not the fastest scanner around, the dual-purpose Epson Perfection 3490 delivers high-quality photo and film scans at a relatively low price