I upgraded my Epson V600 scanner to an Epson V850 Pro! Not affordable in the slightest, but still 1/3 the price of a CoolScan. Here's some comparisons. Stop dissing on flatbeds! :
Epson Perfection V850 Pro Scanner & FastFoto FF-680W Wireless High-Speed Photo and Document Scanning System, Black
Epson Perfection V850 Pro Scanner B11B224201 B&H Photo Video
Amazon.com: Epson Perfection V850 Pro scanner : Office Products
Epson Perfection V850 Pro Photo Scanner (B11B224201)
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