Pros: Good performance, easy to use
Cons: Wobbly cover

I've had my Epson 4490 for about 10 months now and use it to scan a variety of materials: photos, text, illustration, transparencies. I've been very pleased with its performance with all of them. Moreover, it's extremely easy to set up and use. I'd recommend it to anyone who's looking for a non-professional, multipurpose scanner.

The only possible thing that might annoy a user is that the cover is rather flimsy and doesn't always sit securely in the joints. But I think that's an incredibly minor issue given all this product's benefits.