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

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