Review of the HP G4050

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If you like your scanner to dominate your desk, the G4050 could be for you, being easily larger than the already-big HP G3010 we've tested. Inside the big box is a unique scanner CCD that is sensitive to six colours instead of the usual three (red, green and blue). This mode is switched off by default and the reason is a major increase in scanning time once it’s turned on. Scan quality is already quite good in standard mode and we couldn’t see a major pay back for the long waits in six-colour mode. Film scanning takes ages too and for a scanner of this price we’d expect classier film frame previewing and selection facilities. The G4050, ultimately, promises much but doesn’t deliver a great deal extra.

What We Like
Build quality, Fundamental scan quality is good

What We Don't Like
Speed, Poor control software, Large design

What Digital Camera Score 85%