HP SCANJET G4050 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: mid-range flatbed scanner

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 very us

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 may no

Review summary: Scanners are hardly considered cutting-edge tech these days, but every now and then some company comes along and surprises me. This time, it's HP, with its six-channel Scanjet G4000 series. Like the proverbial "overnight sensation," the G4000 has been in

Pros: Excellent scans, especially of very saturated originals; very nice industrial design.

Cons: Only supports sRGB color space; random color registration problems on slide scans; weak driver; many operations are very slow.

Verdict: The HP Scanjet G4050 is a solid scanner that could use a driver overhaul and a better means of handling slides.

Review summary: Superlative quality is let down by slow scan times and unintuitive driver software.