Scanners - Handheld and Flatbed Can anyone recommend a good replacement for my existing ( never used ! )UMAX Astra which is useless with OSX. My needs are : Basic entry scanning (and export via email etc) of text and photos Input of page size or column width text /graphic from books or magazine/newspapers Good OCR translator with low error % Digital Photography - input and printing out of hard copies As Tee C reminded me, there used to be the Handheld Thunderscans ( back in the Apple II Dark Ages ) where columns could be scanned in and stitched together? The Googlegear USB Flatbed suggested by Barry T might provide a currently available alternative ? But I find the price suspiciously low:-) Am investigating - (see ZipZoomfly.com) For more general purposes the Canon LIDE 20 CanoScan seems to have some good features . I have a particular requirement for s lift and raise lid to facilitate thick book scanning. I think this latter feature and future exploration into digital photography (including the scanning of 30 year old family photos!) are essential needs for me What models,( makes, prices and local sources?) are you other guys using as scanners ? Any advice appreciarted Cheers ilbert _________________________________________________ For information concerning the MUGLO List just click on http://muglo.on.ca/pages/members.html#Joinmuglo Don't forget to periodically check our web site at: http://muglo.on.ca/