Hewlett-Packard PhotosmartS20

Hewlett-Packard PhotosmartS20
alaScore 69

41 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 2 expert reviews and 39 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 75/100. The average review date is Mar 31, 2001. We have compared these reviews to 55174 reviews from other Scanners. The alaScore™ for this product is 69/100 = Good. Last update: May 21, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 41 reviews)

2 expert reviews

User Reviews  

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Hewlett-Packard PhotoSmart S-20 Scanner

 

Full resolution scans from slides, including the option to select between regular slide film (E-6), Kodachrome, or old faded slides, can result in accurate, well-balanced image files of 8x10" at 300dpi that will make fine photo-realistic ink jet prints.

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Digital Film Scanners - Hewlett Packard PhotoSmart S20 Scanner Review, Information, and Specifications

 

WOW! - A major upgrade to the original! (And the original was very good) 2400 DPI, PC only, USB interface (no card needed), slide, negative, or print. 35mm film only. 36-bit. Specs similar to original, but much better image quality, improved software....

for a print-optimized page

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HP C5100A Photo Scanner

 

This unit is the earlier SCSI version of the later HP S20 (USB) Photo Scanner. The C5100A and the S20 look and operate much the same way, the main difference being the interface (SCSI versus USB), and possibly the scanning resolution and / or Pixel ...

Scans prints, slides, and negatives, reasonably priced on used market.

Nothing worth noting

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Hewlett-Packard S20 PhotoSmart

 

This was my first film scanner, and 3 years after purchasing it I'm still very happy. -Software: The software is easy to use, and seems less "bloated" than some other HP software. The colour and exposure correction work well, especially with...

East-to-use software -resolution (2400 DPI) -colour reproduction

Grainy shadow detail (slides) -underexposure (slides) -inability to choose filename

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Decent with Win 98/ME - No use with win xp

 

Easy to use softwareExcellent with Hamrick's.

No use to it under XP

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Hewlett-Packard S20 PhotoSmart

 

I wanted to use this to bridge the gap while I am waiting for digital SLR prices to drop down to something I can afford. I scan slide film (faster if you leave the strips unmounted) and upload them to snapfish if I want prints of my slides. On the plus...

Price Resoulution

Detail in dark areas Speed (USB)

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Hewlett-Packard S20 PhotoSmart

 

Consumer review by:

Hewlett-Packard S20 PhotoSmart

 

Consumer review by:

Hewlett-Packard S20 PhotoSmart

 

I purchased my Photosmart S20 a couple of years ago. It worked reliably and well for about a year, then I left it covered and untouched sitting at my desk for around six months. When I uncovered it and turned it on again, all scans had a dark line...

Good scan quality for the price. Versatility (scans prints, slides, and negatives)

Outdated Overpriced Poor construction technique leads to durability problems

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Hewlett-Packard S20 PhotoSmart

 
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