Yes, HP has a new scanner ... HP Scanjet 4670 ... out that will scan on it's side, and is less then a inch thick, plus it is transparent so you can see what it is you're scanning. http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF05a/15179-64195-215155-15202-215155-303640.html They also have a desktop version that can easily be stored on it's side, and then placed flat to scan. http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF05a/15179-64195-215155-15202-215155-303776.html 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? Rode The NOSPIN Group http://freepctech.com At 11:02 AM 3/18/2004, you wrote: >Are there scanners that can be safely stored on their sides (for space >conservation)? I need one that can scan photos and 35-mm slides. > >Rob 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