Scanners > Epson Scanners > USB > by Optical Resolution

Advantages: Price, quality of workmanship, scan quality, speed
Disadvantages: None noted

...product to consider. Epson Perfection 1650 Scanner. With a resolution of 1600 x 3200 (true hardware scan resolution and a 12800 x 12800 through the software) and a amazing range of 281.5 Trillion Colors (48-bit) this scanner is about to produce and reproduce a stunning quality of graphics every time you use it. The second notable feature of this scanner is its speed. Depending on a size and quality of the image you want to scan, you can expect a ...
...ArcSoft PhotoImpression EPSON Smart Panel with NewSoft OCR EPSON TWAIN Scanning Software This is quite limited as far as selection, but it will give you a chance to do the basic (both text and image) work using your scanner. Once you get accustomed and outgrow the software that comes with your scanner, you can easily get almost any kind of software (graphic suite) out there and easily integrate it with your scanner (JASCPaint Shop Pro, Adobe Photo ... Read review

Advantages: Speed, quality
Disadvantages: none

This is one excellent scanner, I use my scanner to restore and edit photographs for my family and friends. With an optical resolution of 1200 by 2400 there is no need for interpolation, which is what cheap scanners use. Yes no longer do I get blurry edges of interpolated images and the images are perfectly crisp. For anyone wanting clear un-blurred images for whatever reasons this is the best option. It is quiet and with a USB connector it has ample ... Read review

Advantages: Quick and easy to use
Disadvantages: Not very stylish, large

I've had this scanner for a few years and have reamined impressed with its solid performance. As with everything i buy i thoroughly researched this scanner before walking into the shop and was convinced that it was the best around for under a hundred quid. It has a USB 1.1 interface (the accepted standard for this class) and with a 1,5ghz CPU performs more than adequately with little time spent waiting around once the scan has finished. Colour depth ...
...the scanner is faultless however the outside does look a ittle uninspiring being a simple beige with a single button for a quick scan. Coupled with this is its large size demanding a reasonable sized work surface though i believe that it would be well suited to an office environement well style is not at the top of the list of priorities. It is very competent at what it does and, with few frills such as negative scanning, is a solid and cheap performer ... Read review

Advantages: Build Quality Looks Like It Will Last Forever
Disadvantages: No Longer Made

...the TWAIN driver from the Epson website which also includes support for Windows 95,98,Me,NT 4.0,2000 as well as Mac 7.5.1 and later. Which is good to see as so many firms don't seem to provide drivers for Windows Me. I so pleased with this scanner I strongly suggest you try and pick one up secondhand as they are so well built compared to the new models. ... Read review

Advantages: Simple, good interface, quality results
Disadvantages: None!

...sure of the results, however Epson is a good name to trust and so I felt that a scanner from them at less than 100 pounds would be reasonable. And my expectations were blown out the water! The software is excellent, the scanner itself is easy to install and work, and the additional programs with the package are outstanding. The scanner even comes with an adapter to scan photo negatives! Which although not useful for all, makes me feel that Epson ... Read review