HP's 5370C USB Scanner: Solid Consumer Scanner W/Transparency Capabilities

In J uly, 2000 we reviewed Hewlett-Packard's ScanJet 5300 USB scanner. Now HP is offering the USB-capable 5370 for the same price, and the price of the 5300 has dropped down to $249. The 5370 has two key enhancements that will appeal to many users: the first is 42-bit color capability for more accurate scans. The second is an included lighted 5x5-inch transparency adapter. This transparency adapter also has the ability to scan negatives--a first in an HP ScanJet model.