HP ScanJet series

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

HP's Scanjet 4670 is a must-have for those who want unique and stylish hardware. If you're OK with mundane, though, stick with the Epson Perfection 1670 Photo.

If you're not after a stylish scanner and you need to save some cash, HP's Scanjet 3670 is a good choice.

HP's Scanjet 3970 creates quality scans and is affordable to boot. It's a good choice for home use and basic scanning.

The Scanjet 3570c's lackluster transparency scans won't meet the needs of serious shutterbugs or professionals, but its top-notch opaque-scan quality and low price should satisfy many home users.

The ScanJet 5400c's ease of use and good image quality should appeal to home- and small-office users despite its merely moderate scanning speed.

While serious photo hobbyists will find the lack of scanning options constraining, the Photo Scanner 1000 offers nontechnical users an easy way to print, e-mail, or post scans to the Web.

This home scanner offers great scanning quality and lots of useful features, but its short warranty and skimpy software bundle make its high price hard to handle.

This scanner has the speed and connectivity to satisfy a busy office, and it scans well; only its support policies fail to measure up.

From the seamless installation wizard to the easy-to-use software, this is an excellent scanner for the first-time home user.