HP Scanners

The Bottom Line: The HP Scanjet G4050 is a solid scanner that could use a driver overhaul and a better means of handling slides.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 4800 dpi x 9600 dpi, Hi-Speed USB

The Bottom Line: If you need to scan lots of photos and negatives--and you have plenty of desktop space--the Scanjet 5530 is a good choice.

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

The Bottom Line: HP's Scanjet 4670 is a must-have for those who want unique and stylish hardware. If you're OK with mundane, though, stick with the Epson Perfection 1670 Photo.

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

The Bottom Line: If you're not after a stylish scanner and you need to save some cash, HP's Scanjet 3670 is a good choice.

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

The Bottom Line: HP's Scanjet 3970 creates quality scans and is affordable to boot. It's a good choice for home use and basic scanning.

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

The Bottom Line: The Scanjet 3570c's lackluster transparency scans won't meet the needs of serious shutterbugs or professionals, but its top-notch opaque-scan quality and low price should satisfy many home users.

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

The Bottom Line: The ScanJet 5400c's ease of use and good image quality should appeal to home- and small-office users despite its merely moderate scanning speed.

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

The Bottom Line: While serious photo hobbyists will find the lack of scanning options constraining, the Photo Scanner 1000 offers nontechnical users an easy way to print, e-mail, or post scans to the Web.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 300 dpi x 300 dpi, USB, Single-pass

The Bottom Line: This home scanner offers great scanning quality and lots of useful features, but its short warranty and skimpy software bundle make its high price hard to handle.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP), Single-pass

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 1200 dpi x 2400 dpi, IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP), Single-pass