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! :
Amazon.com: Epson Perfection V850 Pro scanner : Office Products
Perfection V850 Pro | Consumer Scanner | Scanners | Products | Epson Republic of Ireland
B11B224201 | Epson Perfection V850 Pro Photo Scanner | Photo and Graphics | Scanners | For Work | Epson US
Epson Perfection V850 Pro Scanner B11B224201 B&H Photo Video
Amazon.com: Epson Perfection V850 Pro scanner : Office Products
Epson Perfection V850 Pro Photo Scanner Gray V850 Pro - Best Buy
B11B224201 | Epson Perfection V850 Pro Photo Scanner | Photo and Graphics | Scanners | For Work | Epson US
B11B224201 | Epson Perfection V850 Pro Photo Scanner | Photo and Graphics | Scanners | For Work | Epson US
Genuine Epson AC Adapter for Epson Perfection V850 Pro Flatbed Scanner w/Cord | eBay