Epson Perfection 4870 Photo

84 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 84 reviews of Epson Perfection 4870 Photo. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Epson Perfection 4870 Photo

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Epson Perfection 4870 Photo from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Epson Perfection 4870 Photo

alaTest has collected and analyzed 36 user reviews of Epson Perfection 4870 Photo from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Jeff Dorgay (cnet.com)

Epson Perfection 4870 Photo

The Perfection 4870 scans photos and 8.7x11 flat art with aplomb, but alas, its film scanning isn't up to snuff. Read the full review for our analysis.

Very easy to set up; solid flatbed scan quality; great value.

Mediocre film scans.

As long as you don't need to scan film, this flatbed scanner should suit you fine.

Oct, 2004

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Expert review by (pcworld.com)

Epson Perfection 4870 Photo

Ultrahigh resolution and automated photo fixing tools make this scanner a great model.

Powerful software, high resolution, and solid construction add up to a high-quality scanner for demanding users.

Mar, 2004

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Expert review by (pcmag.com)

Epson Perfection 4870 Photo

The Epson Perfection 4870 Photo scanner ($450 street) is possibly the best desktop flatbed scanner we've tested, rivaling even professional scanners costing thousands. It's the first Epson with firmware and hardware that incorporates the impressive...

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Expert review by : Sergey Samarin (xbitlabs.com)

X-bit labs - EPSON Perfection 4870 PHOTO Scanner Review: There Is No Limit to Perfection!

This January in the gold-miners' city of San Francisco EPSON Corporation unveiled its new scanner of the Perfection family, intended as the new flagship product of the series. The manufacturer targets the Perfection 4870 at "advanced" amateur...

Winding up this review, I'd like to put down a short resume about the reviewed device. The EPSON Perfection 4870 scanner undoubtedly complies with the highest standards of quality. All its parts are easily accessible, including the connectors at the...

May, 2004

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Expert review by : Charles W. Moore (applelinks.com)

Charles Moore Reviews The EPSON Perfection 4870 Photo Scanner

It's Two Scanners (Maybe More) In One

If you, like me, have always had a yen for a film scanner but couldn't justify the cost, this new EPSON product may change your mind. I can vouch that if you do decide to purchase one, you won't be disappointed. It's a splendid piece of work.

Mar, 2004

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Expert review by : Jeff Dorgay (cnet.com.au)

Epson Perfection 4870 Photo

The Perfection 4870 scans photos and 8.7x11 flat art with aplomb, but alas, its film scanning isn't up to snuff. Read the full review for our analysis.

Very easy to set up; solid flatbed scan quality; great value.

Mediocre film scans.

As long as you don't need to scan film, this flatbed scanner should suit you fine.

Oct, 2004

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Expert review by : TIPA (tipa.com)

Best Flatbed Photo Scanner: Epson Perfection 4870 Photo

The Epson Perfection 4870 Photo sets a new standard for flatbed scanners. The 4800 ppi resolution is incredibly high, but the Dmax of 3.8 and Digitial ICE image correction, makes this flatbed scanner the first true competitor of a dedicated film...

Apr, 2004

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Expert review by : Simon Eccles (digitalartsonline.co.uk)

Perfection 4870 Photo

The Perfection 4870 Photo produces results that are excellent for the price, and it comprehensively beats Microtek's ScanMaker 6100. It could be used for professional scanning at a pinch, but it's too slow for intensive use

Mar, 2004

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Good workhorse - lasted 3 or 4 years

Has given 4 years good service, and probably ten thousand scans before breaking down

Very expensive when new. Several bundled options that I tried and never used again.

Oct, 2007

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Good workhorse - lasted 3 or 4 years

I bought my Epson Perfection 4870 scanner in the UK about 4 years ago. It cost about 400 pounds. A cheaper one would have done just as well except I needed the firewire connection to my Mac computers, so choice was limited. Its big and ugly (grey and ...

Has given 4 years good service, and probably ten thousand scans before breaking down

Very expensive when new. Several bundled options that I tried and never used again.

Oct, 2007

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