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If you need a scanner just to digitise your old holiday snaps or keep on top of household paperwork, there's little point in splashing out on an expensive model with the best image quality and fastest performance, especially when cheap scanners are so...
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webuser.co.uk Updated: 2011-09-26 08:28:33
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Like its rivals, the Epson Perfection V30 comes with quick-access buttons to scan straight to PDF and email, copy and print, or scan normally. It's a compact model but needs an external power source as well as the USB connection, so it's a little less...
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digitalversus.com Updated: 2011-09-26 08:28:33
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The V30 is a CCD scanner with a maximum optical resolution of 4800 dpi. Compared to CIS scanners, CCD models have the very small advantage of being able to capture raised details on the surface of a document. The embossed cover of a book jacket would...

Fast at all resolutions, Shortcut keys, Driver has lots of features in professional mode, Quality of scans is above average...

Small colour discrepancy with yellow, black, green and magenta, Scans lack a little contrast, No film or slide scanning...
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Dedicated scanners appear to be something of a dying breed thanks to a combination of digital photography and all-in-one multifunction printers. Thats a pity, as for digitising old photos, artwork, documents and ephemera, dedicated scanners still have...

Solid, consistent scanning results; good detailed reproduction of a range of photos and documents; 48-bit colour; simple user interface and scanner controls; ReadyScan LED technology promises energy efficient scanning; affordable, especially if you shop a...

Higher resolution settings may be overkill for many; scanning smaller images at the same time only a partial success; no built-in Transparency Unit; Full Auto Mode interface looks dated. Min specs: A4 flatbed scanner; 4800x9600dpi resolution; 48-bit colou...
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Product Code: B11B193011 At under £70, can the Epson V30 flatbed scanner compete with the scan facility on the more popular multi-function printers? A quick flick through recent issues of will tell you that standalone flatbed scanners arent an ite...

The V30 doesnt have everything – if you want a built-in transparency unit, for instance, youll need to pay around £20 extra for the Perfection V300 – but the scan specifications and results are significantly ahead of those offered by most...
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toptenreviews.com Updated: 2011-09-26 08:28:33
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The TopTenREVIEWS Bronze Award winning Epson Perfection V30 is a flatbed scanner that works with Windows and Macs and includes impressive features for the price. In comparison with the Visioneer OneTouch 9520, the Epson lacks a transparent materials ad...

The Epson contains no mercury and draws little power...

There is no adapter to scan slides and negatives on this flatbed scanner.

The Epson Perfection V30 is one of the best buys for Windows and Mac users...
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Epson’s Perfection V30 is an inexpensive flatbed scanner that boasts an optical resolution of 4800 dpi and 48-bit colors. It isn’t the fastest scanner we’ve seen (nor does it produce the best image quality), but the V30 offers a terrific balance of qua...

180-degree lid for scanning books, photo albums, and other objects; overall impressive image quality.

Color photo scans a little dark.

With its high resolution, high-bit scanning capabilities, its overall impressive scan quality, and affordable price, the Perfection V30 is a good fit for those looking for a capable, simple to use scanner. Jury tests: Scan ColorGoodDetailVery GoodScal...
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Our Tests First, we time our scanners as theyre making a preview scan, and then at 96, 300, 600, 1200 and 2400 dpi. Then, we try to remove halftones from a magazine article, and finally we try out color and black-and-white photos.To check the accurac...
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maclife.com Updated: 2011-09-26 08:28:33
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Beneath the Perfection V30’s low physical profile lurks powerful scanning chops. Recession or no, time is one of our most valuable resources--second only, perhaps, to money. With the Perfection V30 scanner, Epson offers up a way to digitize hard-cop...

Fast, high-quality color scans. Budget-friendly price.

Settings in Epson Scan software require some fiddling to reach true perfection.

For less than $100, the V30 offers fast, high-quality scans with a surprisingly phat bundle of included helper apps.Perfection V30...
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A quick flick through recent issues of PC Advisor will tell you that standalone flatbed scanners aren't an item we review on a regular basis. While sheetfed document scanners still have an important job to serve in many an office (converting physical...

The V30 doesn't have everything – if you want a built-in transparency unit, for instance, you'll need to pay around £20 extra for the Perfection V300 – but the scan specifications and results are significantly ahead of those offered by most MFDs. For...
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