This is a really nice scanner - LED, instant on, no power cable (since it's USB powered), fast, and 35mm film attachment included (which is a mini-scanner on its own). I was a bit disappointed to learn that the 9600 dpi only apply to the film scanner (otherwise it has 4800x4800 dpi), but as long as...

Standalone scanners have dropped in popularity since the all-conquering multi-function device came along, but there's still a market for scanners. The LiDE 700F, the latest flatbed scanner from Canon, is a compact device with loads of features.

Great image quality; compact; fantastic driver software

Average OCR and dust and scratch removal performance

Great finish and upright position real bonus. No need for power cable is genius. The ease of creating PDF/email/copy buttons incredible.

The Canon LiDE 600F film and photo scanner benefits from an amazingly low profile and sports a detachable film scan module.

Replaced Canoscan LiDE 500F (because lamp had faded and it was 'not worth replacing lamp' (Canon advice when describing problem) with result that it was producing bluish copies ) with new model LiDE 700F. Copies from new machine are crisp white, but copier is not as easy to use.

Compact Design; Fast Connectivity; High resolution

Simple to set up, the innovative 3-way design that this scanner boasts – with a flip-out stand, which allows it to be used in portrait, landscape or vertical positions - means it should fit neatly into any home office.

Cover feels very delicate. I just have to handle it like a piece of equipment and be gentle. Not a con, though. Picked it up when they had a Christmas sale and it was well discounted. I would have gone with a cheaper version otherwise.

I love this thing; Scans fast, clear and crisp

Cover is not heavy enough to press anything flat if you need to scan that sort of thing; I do from time to time, but put a book on the top

In the past I have never needed a decent scanner but when my recent printer was a bit poor in the scanning department I made it a priority to get myself one. I knew the name Canon because of photo cameras I had used in the past so I knew that the product would have a reliable brand name attached to...

Quick and has good features

Not scanning everything at times

The problem I have always had in the past with regard to scanners is the poor quality images they tend to convey, and the lengthy scanning time. What I wanted from my new scanner, thus, was a combination of high resolution images and a prompt scanning period.

Reliability

I love the thin and compact unit of this scanner, which can hold paperwork atop when not in use for minimal space loss, it can actually stand up if needed.