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HP ScanJet 3970

HP ScanJet 3970
alaScore 79

40 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 reviews of HP ScanJet 3970. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the HP ScanJet 3970 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for HP ScanJet 3970

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of HP ScanJet 3970 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (itreviews.co.uk)

HP - Scanjet 3970

 

You wouldn't think it possible, but HP has found a gap in its blanket coverage of flatbed scanners. With over twenty products in the Scanjet range you may have thought this was impossible, but HP's done ...

HP's Scanjet 3970 is an inexpensive scanner, and although not very fast it does generate good quality images, particularly when using it to scan negatives. Like most of the Scanjet range it is easy to set up and use.

Mar, 2004

Expert review by : Robert Irvine (webuser.co.uk)

HP Scanjet 3970

 

Looking for a new scanner? HP's Gold Award winning Scanjet 3970 offers excellent scans at a high speed and is a cinch to use.

The scan quality is superb, producing bright digital versions of our test photos with wonderfully vibrant colour.

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Fast Fast Fast, varoom

 

Bought as a replacement because XP didnt like the older win98 scanner. I was amazed at how fast it went. Slide/35mm scanner ? If you want to make negatives look like normal photos. Forgot it. All you get is a picture of your slide. bummer, Guess I...

Nov, 2005

Consumer review (newegg.com)

HP Scanjet 3970 Q3191A 2400 x 2400dpi 48bit USB Interface Flatbed Scanner

 

Replaced an Epson Perfection 1250. The HP is much faster and also louder than the Epson. Scanned photos, printed them on a DeskJet 990cse and they look great. The HP software is good in automating the scan settings for pictures. The software is also...

Aug, 2004

Consumer review (newegg.com)

CS in Colorado

 

Great scanner for the money. Photos and docs are really good...hard to distinguish from the originals. Easy installation. I highly recommend this scanner for those on a tight budget who are looking for excellent quality for the money.

May, 2004

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Nice cheap scanner that works

 

Nice cheap scanner that works. Took 15 mins to get it up and working. Pictures look nice when scanned. Printed out 8X10 picture with HP Photo Printer, looks great. I did not look at any other scanner. Happy with HP products.

Feb, 2004

Consumer review (reviewstream.com)

HP Scanjet 3970

 

When I needed a copy of the birth certificate of my daughter, I was glad I had a scanner at home. I used the HP Scanjet 3970 to reproduce this document and afterwards printed it. This scanner is very simple in design and is compatible with other devices

Jan, 2009

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Hardware Good For Price Point, but Bad Software

 

I purchased the HP 3970 as a refurbished unit, although it appeared be new since it came in the original packaging (maybe overstock/clearance from HP?), a couple of years ago for an extremely low price. It replaced an ancient Plustek 9600 scanner. ...

Acceptable hardware scanning performance.

Poor software.Hardware reliability less than average.

Mar, 2007

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Hardware Good For Price Point, but Bad Software

 

Acceptable hardware scanning performance.

Poor software.Hardware reliability less than average.

Mar, 2007

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Effective scanner.

 

I received this scanner as a gift from my wife. We needed something to copy papers, scan pictures, etc. Installation of the scanner was easy. A quick install sheet is included to walk you through. It basically involves inserting the CD, and letting ...

Generally easy to use and reliable, good photo scans.

Slow operation invoking various software options.

Feb, 2007
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