Compare Prices : HP ScanJet G4050

Review summary: HP's G4050 flatbed scanner employs a novel two-pass technique to extract maximum detail.

Pros: Build quality, fundamental scan quality is good

Cons: Speed, poor control software, large design

Review summary: Flatbed scanners range from about £40 to several thousand pounds, so how does the technology improve as the price increases? The maximum resolution and colour depth of scans increases, facilities like transparency scanning come into play ...

Verdict: As long as you don't need blazingly fast scans, the ScanJet G4050 punches well above its weight, in flatbed scanning terms. The versatility of its film and transparency scanning and the ease of use provided by the dedicated function keys make it a ...

Review summary: HP's ScanJet G4050 photo scanner offers a six-colour scanning process, with stylish looks and solid performance.

Verdict: Good colour-quality but slow speeds make the HP ScanJet G4050 a more compelling proposition for those who occasionally need high-quality scans rather than for professional or semi-professional applications. At the price, there are alternatives that ...

Review summary: It's been a while since anything innovative appeared in the scanner market, so it's refreshing to see HP try something different. The ScanJet G4050, and its cheaper cousin the ScanJet G4010, are the first to break new ground, with a six-colour ...

Pros: Pros: Good colour quality, reasonable build quality, decent support at the price for a wide range of different slide formats

Cons: Cons: Can be slow at higher resolutions, slight softening on both paper and slide scans, drivers and software need to be streamlined and simplified

Verdict: Good colour-quality but slow speeds make this a more compelling proposition for those who occasionally need high-quality scans rather than for professional or semi-professional applications. At the price, there are alternatives that may not quite ...