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Based on 6 expert reviews, the average rating for Epson Perfection 4490 Photo is 3.6/5. Expert Reviews for Scanners are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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Epson - Perfection 4490 Photo

(16/02/06)
Summary: The Perfection 4490 Photo is one of Epson's mid-range scanners and represents a good all-round package of decent hardware and good software. It features a built-in transparency hood and comes with a range of holders for ... Read the full review
Country: UK
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Epson Perfection 4490 Photo


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Pros: ; ¤ Good quality; scans film & slides; removes dust & scratches
Cons: ; ¤ Disappointing dynamic range; expensive ADF
Country: UK
7.5 / 10.0
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Epson Perfection 4490 Photo


Summary: Straight out of the box the Epson Perfection 4490 Photo gives an impression of high quality. Switch it on and it purrs....... Read the full review
Country: UK
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Perfection 4490


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Verdict: Scan quality is let down by slow speed and awkward ergonomics. The 4490 is a good choice for low-volume scanning, but it’s not up to the demands of pro use
Pros: ; Document, film and slide scanning; Photoshop Elements included; Reasonable output quality
Cons: ; Plasticky build; Slow speed
Country: UK
60.0 / 100.0
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Epson Perfection 4490 Photo


Summary: Generated by XStandard version 2.0.0.0 on 2008-03-28T16:29:25 The 4490 offers much of the appeal of the 4990 Photo but at a far lower price. It boasts the same 4800x9600dpi resolution for a start, though the stratospheric resolution figures being bandied about by scanner makers nowadays do need to be approached with caution.The... Read the full review
Pros: ; >Price combined with versatility> Excellent scan quality> Good scanning speeds
Cons: ; >Price combined with versatility> Excellent scan quality> Good scanning speeds
Country: UK
4.0 / 5.0
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Epson Perfection 4490 Photo scanner


Summary: The Epson Perfection 4490 Photo is a fast, easy-to-use scanner that is capable of high-resolution scans of both reflective and transparent media. Although its colors tended toward green on reflective scans with default settings, it did well at capturing fine detail. Read the full review
Pros: ; High resolution; built-in transparency unit with support for multiple film formats; includes Digital ICE and color-restoration software.
Cons: ; Colors were a bit on the green side.
Country: US
3.5 / 5.0

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