"So what I propose is that Epson release 50% to 75% fewer printers and scanners always keeping their drivers high quality and on schedule. Does the market really need or want all of the hardware variety Epson comes out with? Probably not."

I agree. That goes for the ink cartridges too. I get mine from Carrot Ink for half the price and take the empties to Staples to get a $3 refund. So I pay about $4 a cartridge. As for scanning - I wouldn't be without Vuescan.