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Total of 16 Sources

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1. PCMag.com
As of Aug. 2008
Scanners
by M. David Stone
5 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

PC Magazine is the most prolific and consistent reviewer of scanners, with well-detailed, single-product reports and the occasional head-to-head roundup article. Scanners are rated, making it easy to… compare models, and one scanner in each class is granted an Editors' Choice nod. 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.

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2. Macworld
As of Aug. 2008
Scanner Reviews
by Editors of Macworld
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Macworld looks at scanners that are suitable for Mac as well as Windows users. The reviews are detailed, and the results of speed tests and opinions of the scanner's output color and clarity are reported. Scanners are rated from one to four "mice," so users can see where scanners stack up against their competition. The Epson V700 and Fujitsu ScanSnap S510M currently hold the highest ratings.
3. ITReviews.co.uk
As of Aug. 2008
Scanner Reviews
by Editors of ITReviews.co.uk
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment This UK-based site reviews a new scanner every month or so. Reviews are not particularly detailed, but they cover performance basics and scan quality in a fairly critical manner; reading the reviews leaves little doubt which products the editors prefer. Products are not ranked or rated, and not all scanners are available in the U.S. The Epson Perfection V500 is highest rated.
4. PCPro.co.uk
As of Aug. 2008
Scanners
by Dave Stevenson
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment UK-based PC Pro covers scanners on a very occasional basis -- only three models have been reviewed in the last year. Reviews are brief but touch on all critical performance and quality measures. Products are rated and top performers are named PC Pro Recommended, including the Canon CanoScan 8800F.
5. Shutterbug.com
As of Aug. 2008
Scanners & Printers
by Editors of Shutterbug.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

Shutterbug.com is a photography website that sometimes reviews photo scanners. Attention is reserved 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 reviewed or rated, but reviews clearly identify positive and negative aspects of various models. The Microtek ArtixScan M1 Pro does well here.

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6. Imaging-Resource.com
As of Aug. 2008
Scanner Reviews
by Editors of Imaging-Resource.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

The Imaging Resource is one of the best online sources for camera reviews. The editors bring the same dedication and passion to their reviews of scanners, which are among the most detailed and complete we… found. Unfortunately, the site only has reviews for five current scanners. While opinions are rendered, there are neither objective ratings nor specific recommendations as to which scanner is best. The editors seem to favor Microtek models, using the i900's design as a benchmark for excellence in other reviews.

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7. ConsumerReports.org
May 2007
Scanners
by Editors of Consumer Reports
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

This to-the-point survey for general desktop users ranks 12 low-priced scanners ranging from $100 to $300. Consumer Reports editors counsel that scanners with higher resolution generally perform better when… scanning transparent material. Ratings are chart-based without much in the way of commentary. Some of the tested scanners are discontinued, but two of the three recommended models remain current.

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8. PC World
Feb. 2007
Top Document Scanners
by Eric Butterfield
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

This article looks at scanners designed to shine in an office setting. Each scanner is tested for speed, and ratings are assigned so that it's easy to see how scanners measure up against one another. The… top-rated scanners get a spot on PC World's list of Top 5 Document Scanners. Though most of the scanners listed in this older article are still current, the top-rated Fujitsu ScanSnap S500 has been discontinued and replaced by the ScanSnap S510.

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9. CNET
As of Aug. 2008
Scanners
by Editors of CNet.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment CNet.com's editors have not reviewed many scanners recently, but some of this site's older reports still have some value as 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 Microtek ScanMaker i900 and Epson V700 are highly rated.
10. PC World
As of Aug. 2008
Scanner Reviews
by Editors of PC World
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment In addition to the article above, PC World occasionally reviews scanners in single-product reports. While these reports don't typically compare the reviewed scanner to other models, opinions are given, and ratings are assigned. The Epson V700 is extensively reviewed in this manner.
11. Amazon.com
As of Aug. 2008
Scanners
by Contributors to Amazon.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

Amazon.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 negative is that lots of scanners rate similarly after lots of reviews, which means Amazon.com might be a better place to visit after you've narrowed your choice to a few models.

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12. NewEgg.com
As of Aug. 2008
Scanners
by Contributors to Newegg.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment While Newegg.com does not get as much user traffic as Amazon.com, it offers a few advantages. For one, reviewers are required to post their level of technical knowledge, and most reviewers are technologically savvy. The site also provides plenty of tools to help you sort reviews by number, rating and more.
13. Epinions.com
As of Aug. 2008
Scanners
by Contributors to Epinions
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Although not linked to a retailer like Amazon.com or Newegg.com, Epinions also 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, occasionally approaching the efforts of professional reviewers.
14. StockholmReviews.com
Not Dated
Canon 8800F Review
by Editors of StockholmReviews.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment This article includes coverage of some discontinued models, but is worthwhile because of its comparison between the Canon CanoScan 8600F and its replacement, the 8800F. Both models are put to extreme tests in a highly technical series of comparisons, and the results are carefully detailed along with scan samples.
15. Popular Photography & Imaging
July 2007
Editor's Choice 2007: Scanners
by Editors of Popular Photography & Imaging
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment This brief overview identifies the HP Scanjet G4050 and Epson Perfection V750-M Pro as the best scanner models of 2007 and lists the specifications of each. There is no indication from this article that either scanner was tested by the authors, and the bases for the Editors Choice designations are not clearly shown.
16. About.com
As of Aug. 2008
Top Photo Scanners for Digitizing Your Photos
by Peter Piazza
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

This list of the five "best" photo scanners contains two discontinued models. It appears that only one of the scanners listed (Epson's Perfection V500) has been tested by Piazza. The basis for the other… recommendations is unknown but seems to rely solely on manufacturer specifications. (Note that ConsumerSearch and About.com are owned by the same parent company, but are not affiliated editorially.)

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