10 in - 11.9 in 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: This compact, intelligently designed sheet-fed scanner almost makes it a pleasure to generate expense reports and calculate itemized income tax deductions.

Specs: Sheetfed scanner - Portable, Hi-Speed USB, Single-pass

The Bottom Line: An OK scanner for an OK price.

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

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

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 3200 dpi x 6400 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: The vibrant Canon CanoScan 3200F is a great choice for scanning photos and graphics, but look elsewhere for high-quality text scanning.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 1200 dpi x 2400 dpi, Hi-Speed USB

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: If you're looking for a portable scanner that doesn't skimp on style, you'll like the razor-thin Canon CanoScan LiDE 80.

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