All sounds like overkill to me. If you only want the scans for web use, just
get a
cheap digital P&S and carry both cameras.
> Daniel J. Mitchell <DanielMitchell@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Hewlett-Packard's Photo Scanner 1000, which retails for
> > around $80.00 U.S., takes up to 4x6 prints at 300 dpi, weighs
> > 1 pound, and has dimensions of 9.9 x 6.6 x 1.8 inches. It
> > uses USB 2.0FS (high-amperage, 500ma),
>
> Now, that sounds almost perfect, except for the power issue; firstly
> because I don't think the USB port on this laptop's USB2.0, and
> secondly
> because even if it was I doubt it'd supply half an amp, what with
> being a
> laptop and all. I suppose there's always the powered hub option
> there; seems
> worth looking into this, certainly.
>
> thanks for the pointer!
>
> -- dan
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