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 A4 Flatbed Photo Scanner with ReadyScan LED
B11B224504 | Epson Perfection V850 Pro Flatbed Photo Scanner | A4 Home/Photo Scanners | Scanners | For Home | Epson Malaysia
EPSON Perfection V850 Pro skener - eMundia.hr
Epson Perfection V850 Pro Scanner Review: Is It Worth The Money? - YouTube