I use "auto-cropping" a lot and I don't see how a transparent
lid would allow the scanner to do that properly...
On mine, the background around the document must be pure
white for this feature to work properly. Otherwise it just selects
the entire page, (which defeats the entire purpose...)

                                               Rick Glazier

From: "Mark Rode" <[log in to unmask]>
> I am thinking about buying one of the flat desktop versions myself, which
> can be purchased at Staples for $130. I just haven't decided whether a slim
> transparent scanner is a good idea, or just a "cool" idea. Has anybody used
> one of these?

               The NOSPIN Group Promotions is now offering
              Mandrake Linux or Red Hat Linux CD sets along
             with the OpenOffice CD...  at a great price!!!
             http://freepctech.com/goodies/promotions.shtml