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
Epson Perfection V850 Pro Scanner Review | Shutterbug
Epson Perfection V850 Pro scanner : Office Products - Amazon.com
Epson Perfection V850 Pro Photo Scanner Gray V850 Pro - Best Buy
Epson Perfection V850 Pro Scanner Review | Shutterbug
B11B224201-N | Epson Perfection V850 Pro Photo Scanner - Refurbished | Scanners | Clearance Center | Epson US
B11B224201 | Epson Perfection V850 Pro Photo Scanner | Photo and Graphics | Scanners | For Work | Epson US
V850 Color Scanner -photo - Good Guys Imaging Systems