You’ll notice that all the scanners in this group test are now very old, though you may still find some on sale. We’ve stopped reviewing dedicated scanners, because these days most people rely on scanners built into multifunction printers rather than standalone models. Check out our reviews of the best printers here. Matt Egan is Global Editorial Director of IDG, publisher of Tech Advisor, and a passionate technology fan who writes on subjects as diverse as smartphones, internet security, social media and Windows.