Windows 7 Problems
Despite the enclosure with the scanner saying to go to the HP website for Windows 7 drivers, the drivers didn't yet exist for this particular scanner. The technician at HP (via email) said to install the Vista drivers that came with the scanner. This does work but not all functions work properly. I have been told (again via email) that at some point Windows 7 drivers will be available for the product. I'm still waiting!

In spite of the driver issues, the scanner works fine for my application. It could be a little faster, but it is so much better speed wise than my previous scanner that it is not a problem.

The only other possible drawback with this scanner is that it is rather large. It is a full 5 inches longer and 2 inches wider than my old 8 1/2 x 11 scanner. If you have the desk space, though. the size is not a problem.

easy to use!
So far I am pleased with the performance of the HP Scanjet G4010 I just purchased.
It gets the job done and quietly.

Win 7 ready does not mean what you may think
I bought this scanner directly from HP because of positive reviews on their site and the fact that it said it was ready for Windows 7. Unfortunately, this did not mean it actually came with the drivers for Win 7. I went to the website and all that you get is a listing of HP products that will be getting Win 7 drivers in the future.

I called HP tech support and they told me to install the Vista drivers that came on the disc onto my computer using Vista emulation mode. That didn't work either and rather then waste time trying to figure out how to make this work on my laptop, I sent it back to HP.

I connected it to my old Macbook though and it worked great, unfortunately as I don't use that Macbook much having the scanner work there doesn't do me much good.

It has a pretty big footprint, and is a bit loud when scanning. I used it primarily for documents but tried out a few pictures to see how they would come out, and they seemed fine. I didn't have use for the slide scanning feature so I can't comment on that. It has buttons on the lid that you can press to initiate the scan, or you can do it from the software interface.

Again, had HP had Win 7 drivers I would have kept this since it seemed to be a perfectly fine machine when connected to my Mac.

Does not work with Win7
Bought this G4010 on Dec 28 2009, got it on 04 Jan 2010, tried to install it and there are no Win7 drivers. HP unwilling to say when they will be released. Contacted "tech support" no help, have written email am waiting for the answer. If it is not resolved within 10-days it is going back to Amazon

Beware: Scanner will not work with Window 7 at this time
I have had this scanner over a month and it works well with Window XP. However, the comptuter that I want to run it on has the new Windows 7 software. HP website say's that they have a driver in the works that will allow it to work with Windows 7 but they are taking their time making it available. I am going to give them another week and if no driver, I am going to take it back to Staples.