Find The Right Scanners

HP Scanjet G4050

The HP Scanjet G4050 is a solid scanner that could use a driver overhaul and a better means of handling slides.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi, Hi-Speed USB

Epson Perfection V700 photo scanner

The Epson Perfection V700 Photo makes an excellent choice for a deep-pocketed photo hobbyist or a pro who needs to scan originals in a mixture of sizes.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 6400 dpi x 9600 dpi, IEEE 1394 (FireWire), Single-pass

Konica Minolta Dimage Scan Elite 5400 II

The Dimage Scan Elite 5400 II is a good choice for photographers who need to generate high-quality digital images from 35mm slides and negatives.

Specs: Film scanner (35 mm) - Desktop, 5400 dpi x 5400 dpi, Hi-Speed USB, Single-pass

Planon System Solutions DocuPen R700

If you need an ultralight scanner that slips inside a deep pocket, dig deep into those pockets to splurge on the DocuPen.

Specs: Hand-held scanner - Handheld, 200 dpi x 200 dpi, USB, Hand-held

Epson Perfection 4990 Pro

A versatile and inexpensive model for producing high-quality scans of photographs and film.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi, IEEE 1394 (FireWire), Single-pass

Epson Perfection 4990 photo scanner

A versatile and inexpensive model for producing high-quality scans of photographs and film.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi, IEEE 1394 (FireWire), Single-pass

NeatReceipts Scanalizer Professional 2.5

This compact, intelligently designed sheet-fed scanner almost makes it a pleasure to generate expense reports and calculate itemized income tax deductions.

Specs: Sheetfed scanner - Portable, Hi-Speed USB, Single-pass

CardScan Executive 700c

If you can afford $249.99 to avoid typing your contacts into your address book or PDA, this machine will keep your wrists rested.

Specs: Sheetfed scanner - Portable, USB, Single-pass

Konica Minolta Dimage Scan Elite 5400

This is a great entry-level film scanner for advanced amateurs, but it's not quite ready for pros.

Specs: Film scanner (35 mm) - Desktop, 5400 dpi x 5400 dpi, IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB, Single-pass

Canon CanoScan 9950F

An OK scanner for an OK price.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi, IEEE 1394 (FireWire), Single-pass

Epson Perfection 4870 Photo

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

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi, IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB, Single-pass

Nikon Coolscan V LS-50 ED

Unless your stuff appears regularly in National Geographic, this may be the only film scanner you'll ever need.

Specs: Film scanner (35 mm) - Desktop, 4000 dpi, Hi-Speed USB, Single-pass

Epson Perfection 2580 photo color scanner

A nice buy for the penny-pinching hobbyist/amateur photographer who has moderate scanning needs.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 2400 dpi x 4800 dpi, Hi-Speed USB, Single-pass

Canon CanoScan LiDE 35

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 1200 dpi x 2400 dpi, Hi-Speed USB, Single-pass

Canon CanoScan LiDE 8400F

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 3200 dpi x 6400 dpi, Hi-Speed USB, Single-pass

Epson Perfection 3170

The Epson Perfection 3170 scans like a champ--and it's cheap, too.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 3200 dpi x 6400 dpi, Hi-Speed USB, Single-pass

HP Scanjet 5530 Photosmart

If you need to scan lots of photos and negatives--and you have plenty of desktop space--the Scanjet 5530 is a good choice.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 2400 dpi x 4800 dpi, Hi-Speed USB, Single-pass

OneTouch 7300 USB Scanner

Mobile professionals and students will love the low price, the portability, and the quality results of Visioneer's OneTouch 7300 flatbed scanner.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, USB, Single-pass

Planon System Solutions DocuPen DocuPen (DPEN-BW)

Specs: Hand-held scanner - Handheld, 200 dpi x 200 dpi, Hi-Speed USB, Hand-held

Canon CanoScan 3200F

The vibrant Canon CanoScan 3200F is a great choice for scanning photos and graphics, but look elsewhere for high-quality text scanning.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 1200 dpi x 2400 dpi, Hi-Speed USB