Epson America Inc. Computer Peripherals

The Bottom Line: Packed with features and able to blast more than 2,000 lumens of light in a large conference room, the Epson PowerLite 765c is worth the money if you want big projector power in a small package.

Specs: LCD projector, 1024 x 768, 2500 ANSI lumens, 400:1, 4 lbs, 10.8 in x 7.6 in x 2.7 in

The Bottom Line: Nothing short of a complete theater--including speakers and screen--Epson's MovieMate 25 does it all, although it's not as bright as we'd like.

Specs: LCD projector, 854 x 480, 1200 ANSI lumens, 1000:1, 15 lbs, 13.4 in x 12.2 in x 7.1 in

The Bottom Line: A versatile and inexpensive model for producing high-quality scans of photographs and film.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi, IEEE 1394 (FireWire), Single-pass

The Bottom Line: A versatile and inexpensive model for producing high-quality scans of photographs and film.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi, IEEE 1394 (FireWire), Single-pass

The Bottom Line: As long as you don't need to scan film, this flatbed scanner should suit you fine.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi, IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB, Single-pass

The Bottom Line: A nice buy for the penny-pinching hobbyist/amateur photographer who has moderate scanning needs.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 2400 dpi x 4800 dpi, Hi-Speed USB, Single-pass

The Bottom Line: The Epson Perfection 3170 scans like a champ--and it's cheap, too.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 3200 dpi x 6400 dpi, Hi-Speed USB, Single-pass

The Bottom Line: Epson's Perfection 1670 Photo scanner produces great photo scans for a decent price. It's a solid choice for everyday home use.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 1600 dpi x 3200 dpi, Hi-Speed USB, Single-pass

The Bottom Line: This scanner costs more than other models in its class, but it's easy to use and capable of great scans.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 1200 dpi x 2400 dpi, USB, Single-pass

The Bottom Line: With its high resolution and 48-bit color depth, the Perfection 2400 Photo should appeal to professionals, but slight imperfections in image quality make it more suited for hobbyists.

Specs: Flatbed scanner, 2400 dpi x 4800 dpi, Hi-Speed USB, Single-pass