Canon CanoScan LiDE 50 > Reviews

Advantages: Very conpact design that does not hinder performance
Disadvantages: quite slow becasue its not mains powered. Not as good as the desktop models

Because I travel a lot for work, I needed a scanner so that I can scan documents and images. I came across this very handy scanner after looking around for a while for a scanner that was portable, useable and most of all, of high quality. I had already tries several other scanners that were of no use to me at all, either too full of features or not at all and not very good. I found that this one had it all. I found it in review site, I can’t remember ... Read review

Advantages: A high quality scanner at a reasonable price
Disadvantages: No mains power which slows it down a little

I bought this scanner just over a year ago and have had trouble free scanning ever since. It was very easy to install with good instructions that led you through the process in a logical manner. I would think that even a pc novice could do it. I cannot remember the exact price I paid at the time but remember thinking it was good value for the features you got in comparison to other manufacturers. It also came with a fantastic software bundle that ... Read review

Advantages: fast, good resolution, good value, software bundle
Disadvantages: none to think of

I bought the Canon LiDE 50 scanner just over a year ago, to replace an aging and very slow USB 1.1 model from an alternate manufacturer. Speed + resolution were my main initial requirements, as was a compact design. At the time of purchase, there were very few USB 2.0 [or Hi-Speed, Enhanced USB depending on your 'Device Manger' listing in Windows] compliant scanners, and the price was very fair [£70 including VAT and delivery]. Software very ... Read review