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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 91
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 1315 reviews of Epson Perfection 4490 Photo Scanner from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 81/100. Comparing these reviews to 33511 other Scanners reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent.
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maclife.com
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: . The Epson Perfection 4490 Photo is a quality scanner that has the flexibility a photographer needs.
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machome.com
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: FireWire port
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computerarts.co.uk
Editors' rating: 60
Summary: If you work in a colour and quality-critical environment - and buy the transparency unit - this is worth a look. Otherwise, consider a cheaper Epson model
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digitalartsonline.co.uk
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: The Digital ICE4 system is licensed from Kodak and provides four modules. ICE is an automatic dust and scratch reduction system that uses infrared lamps built into the scanner. Ours didn't seem to work quite as perfectly as on the old CoolScan 4000, ...
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whatdigitalcamera.com
Editors' rating: 91
Summary: Very high standard of construction and excellent software. Only the Digtal ICE facility failed to impress.
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Scanners. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of scanner.
Optical Resolution
The maximum optical resolution of a scanner is very important. Be careful of claims of 'interpolated' resolution--this is a software trick to try to generate a larger image from less data, but cannot really generate a clear image. Also, the real limit is the lower of the vertical or horizontal maximum resolution, anything past the lower of those two numbers is using interpolation.
The amount of resolution actually needed depends on the intended job. Scanning something purely for use on a computer screen at about the same size needs a mere 75 dpi, but this about the least demanding job possible. If you intend to print your scanned image, a minimum of about 300 dpi is needed for color (and 600 dpi for black-and-white).
The above assumes that the final image should be about the same size as the original. For enlargements, better resolution is needed so that the final image maintains the required dpi after the image is enlarged. For instance, to print a 4"x5" photo at the size of a full sheet (8"x10"), the 8"x10" image will need (300 x 10) 3000 pixels down the long side. That turns into (3000 / 5) 600 dpi for the original scan.
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CNET product brief
Description: The Epson Perfection 4490 is a 4800dpi, graphic arts scanner.Compared to other graphic arts scanners on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $150.
Pros: Has 9600 dpi vertical resolution, which is sharper than some similarly priced scanners.In fact, the average cost of a product with this sharp a vertical resolution is $230.Also, this scanner has 4800dpi horizontal resolution, which is somewhat sharper than some similarly priced scanners.By way of comparison, the average cost of a product with this sharp a horizontal resolution is $340.This device is also rather light, weighing a mere 9 lbs.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: A graphic arts scanner, suited for high-quality scans for professional and commercial graphic-arts use.This scanner can handle 8.5 in x 11.7 in documents.Flatbed scanners, such as this one are versatile, able to scan single sheets of text or graphics, pages from books, and make images of anything else placed on the glass.
Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this scanner has great features for the money.
Suggestions: To see some of our editors' favorite scanners, visit CNET Editors' Top Scanners
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
