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Scanners: Ratings of Sources
Total of 14 Sources
For an explanation of how we rank reviews, see our ratings criteria page.
Scanners
by M. David Stone
by M. David Stone
Our AssessmentPCMag.com is the most prolific and consistent reviewer of scanners, publishing detailed single-product reports and the occasional head-to-head roundup article. Scanners are rated, making it easy to compare models. One scanner in each class is granted an Editors' Choice nod, the most recent being the Canon CanoScan LiDE110. Breadth of experience gives reviewer M. David Stone an excellent frame of reference. Within the reviews, scanners are sometimes compared to one another. One negative is that this listing includes lots of discontinued scanners.
Scanner Reviews
by Editors of Macworld
by Editors of Macworld
Our AssessmentMacworld looks at scanners that are suitable for Mac as well as Windows users. The reviews are detailed, and the results of speed tests and the reviewers’ opinions of the scanner's output color and clarity are reported. Scanners are rated on a scale from 1 to 5, so users can see where scanners stack up against their competition. The Epson Workforce Pro GT-S50, Epson Perfection V30, HP Scanjet G3110 and Canon ImageFormula DR-2010M hold the highest ratings.
Scanner Reviews
by Editors of IT Reviews
by Editors of IT Reviews
Our AssessmentThis U.K.-based site reviews a new scanner every few months or so. Reviews are not particularly detailed, but they cover performance basics and scan quality in a fairly critical manner; the reviews leave little doubt about which products the editors prefer. Products are not ranked or rated, but the editors do give a Verdict if not an outright recommendation. Editors give favorable verdicts to the Visioneer Strobe 400, the Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 and the Epson Perfection V500. Not all scanners reviewed on this site are available in the U.S.
Film Scanner Test-Reports: Complete Overview of All the Models
by Editors of ScanDig
by Editors of ScanDig
Our AssessmentThis German site is geared mainly toward film scanners, though it does cover many of the popular models that scan photos as well as film. Reviews are detailed and useful information about how to use the machines is often included. Not all articles are translated into English, however. Editors give high marks to the Canon CanoScan 9000F. This is a good source to use once a model has been narrowed down.
Scanner Reviews
by Editors of Imaging-Resource.com
by Editors of Imaging-Resource.com
Our AssessmentImaging-Resource.com is one of the best online sources for camera reviews. The editors bring the same dedication and passion to their scanner reviews, which are among the most detailed and complete we found. While opinions are rendered, there are neither objective ratings nor specific recommendations as to which scanner is best. The editors seem to favor the Canon CanoScan 9000F and the Plustek OpticFilm 7600i for scanning film.
Scanners
by Editors of Which? magazine
by Editors of Which? magazine
Our AssessmentEnglish magazine Which? names four scanners as best buys. Some of the models reviewed are not sold in the U.S., though all of the recommended scanners are. Each scanner review is enhanced by a chart that rates scan quality and ease of use, and each product earns a percentage rating. The reviews are balanced, and testing methodology is described.
Hardware: Scanners
by Editors of Computeractive magazine
by Editors of Computeractive magazine
Our AssessmentBritish magazine Computeractive reviews scanners, although not all models are available in the U.S., and many are discontinued. However, reviews do contain pros and cons, and the star rating system makes it easy to see which models impress the reviewers. The Canon Canoscan 9000F and the Plustek OpticFilm 7600 each get perfect scores and Buy It recommendations.
Printers
by Editors of PC World
by Editors of PC World
Our AssessmentPC World does not have a dedicated section for scanner reviews. The few models they do look at are lumped in with printers and multifunction devices. While the ratings are helpful, and the reviews themselves are balanced, it is difficult to put the reviews in context with so few current models available. The Epson Perfection V300, reviewed in October of 2008, is the most recent dedicated scanner to get a high rating.
Scanners
by Editors of CNET
by Editors of CNET
Our AssessmentCNET's editors have not reviewed any scanners in more than a year, but some of this site's older reports still have some value because the scanners covered are still available. The reviews themselves are relatively well done, and ratings are provided so it's easy to see how scanners stack up against one another. The Epson V700 is highly rated.
Scanners
by Contributors to Amazon.com
by Contributors to Amazon.com
Our AssessmentAmazon.com carries a wide range of scanners, including flatbeds, film scanners, all-in-ones and specialized professional scanners. Owners are invited to write ratings for their own scanners. Though the quality of those reports is naturally variable, the site gets lots of traffic and that makes it easy to spot trends. One drawback is that many scanners are rated similarly, which means Amazon.com might be a better place to visit after you've narrowed your choice to a few models.
Scanners
by Contributors to Newegg.com
by Contributors to Newegg.com
Our AssessmentWhile Newegg.com does not get as much user traffic as Amazon.com, it offers a few advantages. For one, reviewers are asked to post their level of technical knowledge, and most are technologically savvy. The site also provides plenty of tools to help you sort reviews by number, rating and more. Scanners don't get enough reviews to determine a clear winner.
Top Photo Scanners for Digitizing Your Photos
by Peter Piazza
by Peter Piazza
Our AssessmentOn this undated list of the six best photo scanners, four have full reviews that include the results of hands-on testing. The top-rated tested models are the Epson Perfection V500, Pandigital PhotoLink One Touch, Plustek OpticFilm 7400 and the Epson Perfection V300. Piazza also recommends the Epson Perfection V700 and the Nikon Coolscan 5000 ED but the basis for these recommendations seems to be solely the manufacturer specifications. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Scanners
by Contributors to Epinions.com
by Contributors to Epinions.com
Our AssessmentAlthough not linked to a retailer like Amazon.com or Newegg.com, Epinions.com provides a forum where users can post reviews and ratings of products such as scanners. Although the site gets far less traffic than the user-review sites above, the full reviews are sometimes quite long and detailed. Most scanners get only a handful of reviews.
Scanners and Printers
by Editors of Shutterbug.com
by Editors of Shutterbug.com
Our AssessmentShutterbug.com is a photography website that sometimes reviews photo scanners and printers. Attention is reserved mostly for high-end models of interest to professional photographers or advanced hobbyists. Reviews are detailed and include scan samples and screenshots of driver interfaces. Products are not rated, but reviewers clearly identify positive and negative aspects of various models. The Epson Perfection V600 and Plustek Optic Film 7600 are recently reviewed models that the experts seem to like.
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