Oh, I have scannar and a scanning program. I guess for the moment what I want is tips on how to make the most with what I have. I'm not working full time so you can imagine the cashflow problems. I have money for the esencials and a bit more to be truthful, but if I want to spend $80 on a scannar and whatever upgrading to kurzweil, or even updating my openbook, it would take time. The scanr i have is a microtech. It actually scans very well depending on the book. i have openbook5, as I've said before. tips? suggestions? Gisela