I have tried the USB version of Agfa scanner, the stree price is around
$129, and it was very easy to setup and works great. You just have to make
sure that your laptop supports USB.

Peter.


-----Original Message-----
From: Mark A Cobb <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Monday, November 23, 1998 11:31 PM
Subject: Scanners


>I now own a notebook and a HP 5 P scanner that uses a SCSI 2 interface.
>Currently I cant use the scanner with my notebook since it doesn't have any
>SCSI connections. I am trying to decide between a PCMCIA SCSI adapter or
>just buying a Parallel port scanner or a USB scanner. Can anyone offer any
>suggestions. Currently I use my scanner with Omni page pro 8 and paper port
>to manage stuff to covert it to text or to fax stuff. I also use my HP copy
>utility to Xerox stuff and to make enlargements.
>
>Thanks for any suggestions. I am a little confused which would be better
>buy a adapter to use an old scanner at about 200 dollars or buy a whole new
>scanner that is compatible and offers the features I need.
>
>Later
>
>Mark A Cobb
>