Canon CanoScan LiDE 110

Bottom line

The Canon CanoScan LiDE110 is an affordable flatbed scanner designed for those who do not want to scan film or slides. It weighs 3.5 pounds and is powered through the USB drive, and many users report taking this small flatbed scanner on the road with their laptop computers. The LiDE110 gets an Editors' Choice from PCMag.com, where M. David Stone says the 2,400-dpi optical resolution produces "reasonably high" scan quality. In tests, Stone says that the photo restore feature worked particularly well in restoring faded colors to old photos.

Breaking it down

Scan quality

A workhorse machine for basic scans of photos and text. PCMag.com, which gives the Canon CanoScan LiDE110 an Editor's Choice designation, praises the solid performance of the scanner on photos and the accuracy of its text conversion for documents. Its colors are not as accurate as more professional scanners, but the site rated its 2,400-dpi scans "reasonably high" quality. It does not scan film.

Ease of use

Simple to use, as long as you stick with its own USB cable. Most users say the Canon CanoScan LiDE110 is truly plug and play, reporting no issues with installation or the scanning process. The scanner draws power from its USB cable and requires no separate power supply, but some users say this means that attempts to use the scanner with a USB cable other than the (sometimes too-short) one it ships with can result in the scanner refusing to unlock.

Durability

May not last forever. While most users report extended ownership of the Canon CanoScan LiDE110 without issues, a minority report that it quits working after a little more than a year, when it is out of warranty. Because many users report taking the LiDE 110 on the road with their laptops, it's possible that this portability affects the overall durability ratings on the device.

Warranty

Prompt, professional service. Canon customers report prompt service when they experienced hardware issues with the Canon CanoScan LiDE110. The scanner's warranty covers it for a year from purchase, which is standard for better-quality scanners (but not all).