HP SCANJET G4050 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: . That's because the scanners you're used to all use three colors for scans. So does the default setting for the Hewlett-Packard Scanjet G4050 Photo Scanner ($200 street). But what's new-and very much different-about the G4050 is the option to scan in six

Review summary: The Hewlett-Packard Scanjet G4050 gives superior colour accuracy and photo reproduction, thanks to its innovative 6-color, 96-bit scanning engine. It scans up to sixteen 35 mm slides or 30 negative frames, and also can scan other film sizes using a built-

Verdict: The basic idea is simple, if somewhat inelegant. A scanner generally uses a single light source that shines through (in the case of slides and negatives) or reflects off of (prints and objects) an original; the light then passes through red, green, and bl

Review summary: Are six colours better than four? HP's new scanner finds out

Pros: Better colour accuracy, Reasonable looks, Good range of supported slides

Cons: Dodgy drivers, Very slightly soft focus, Can be slow

Verdict: Interesting technology, poor implementation. The G4050 is worth considering if you want occasional multi-scans, but not a good choice for batch scanning

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, wit

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 touch th