what are considered the best flatbed scanners for $150 plus or minus
$25. consider service and warantee.
Martin B. Tuska

Hi! Thanks for the question.

CNET has a review of the top 5 flatbed scanners.  

"Top 5 Flatbed Scanners"
http://computers.cnet.com/hardware/0-2645885-7-1629350.html 

Two of them specifically falls into your requirement of under $150.

Canon CanoScan N1240U
http://computers.cnet.com/hardware/0-2295735-404-6840444.html?tag=topfive

HP ScanJet 5400c
http://computers.cnet.com/hardware/0-2295735-404-9522176.html?tag=topfive

Epinions.com also has consumer reviews of flatbed scanners at specific
prices. It would be good to check them out as well before making a
purchase.

Epinions.com: Flatbed Scanners
http://www.epinions.com/cmhd-Scanners-All-139600_Flatbed_scanner

Another flatbed scanner review can be obtained from Photography
Review.

Photography Review
http://www.photographyreview.com/Scanners/Flatbed,Scanners/PLS_1755_913crx.aspx

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