Shelly, There are a few sites that still have the Epson 1660 available. Ask your friend to check the web. I don't have specific information but one of our students just reported last week that he purchased one for $59.95 + shipping. Pratik Pratik Patel Managing Director CUNYAssistive Technology Services The City University of New York ppatel@xxxxxx -----Original Message----- From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Shelley L. Rhodes Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2004 6:34 PM To: bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Good scanners My friend of the above message is also wondering what would be a good scanner for OCR but in a moderate price range. He is just looking for something simple to use, has a up to date laptop to connect it to and looking for options. He will probably be using Fine Reader 7 by Abby as his OCr. Can anyone recommend any good scanners in a moderate price range or where to purchase them? Thanks. Shelley L. Rhodes and Judson, guiding golden juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc. Graduate Advisory Council www.guidedogs.com The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps - we must step up the stairs. -- Vance Havner