Under 2 in Scanners

The Bottom Line: If you need an ultralight scanner that slips inside a deep pocket, dig deep into those pockets to splurge on the DocuPen.

Specs: Hand-held scanner - Handheld, 200 dpi x 200 dpi, USB, Hand-held

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: If you can afford $249.99 to avoid typing your contacts into your address book or PDA, this machine will keep your wrists rested.

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

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

Specs: Hand-held scanner - Handheld, 200 dpi x 200 dpi, Hi-Speed USB, Hand-held

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 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

The Bottom Line: This slim, snazzy-looking scanner performs basic scanning chores satisfactorily, but look elsewhere if you demand crisp color photographic reproduction.

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

The Bottom Line: You can find other scanners that deliver better and faster scan quality for the same rock-bottom price.

Specs: Flatbed scanner - Desktop, 600 dpi x 1200 dpi, USB, Single-pass

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