Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

The Epson V39 uses the more compact and cheaper Contact Image Sensors (CIS) which lacks lenses and mirrors to precisely focus the scanned image on the sensor device. This makes a noticeable difference if you have ever scanned anything on a professional CCD based scanner. I have a ~12 year old HP 5470c which still works perfectly, but is bulky and has outdated image scanning software. Fast forward 12 years and these new scanners have software with much better algorithms for doing things like restoring old faded or discolored photographs. The software makes up for most of what the new Epson V39 lacks in image resolution and the price, at under $100 with 2 year extended warranty and free Prime shipping makes it a real bargain. I also love the fact that I only need a USB cable, as the scanner gets its power this way there's no need for a cumbersome A/C adapter and this thing has a tiny footprint compared with my old HP.