You don't see a lot of desktop scanners about these days - between digital cameras and the rise of all-in-one units that combine scanners, copiers, printers into a single device.

Epson's new Perfection V500 Photo Scanner, which is selling for between $525 and $650, GST included, is exclusively a scanning device and is pretty cheap considering that its 6400 dpi resolution is on par with outrageously expensive drum scanners of a few years ago. Not bad for a plastic flatbed scanner that sits on your desk and does both reflection and transmission scans.