Not true, you can argue it is for preserving old books that are out-of-copyright and falling apart as well as your own documentary material, diaries etc... also there are already several much higher end book scanners of near identical design (on sale now) but using a couple of DSLR scanners rather than a single block with 2 cameras in it. These have been available for several years plus a do-it-yourself version.
Nobody blocked reel-to-reel tape recorders, cassette recorders, video recorders, DVD recorders etc although you could try the same argument as to their primary purpose in consumer hands... if the interest is OK and the price is right then they should do OK with this device though it'll still be a little cumbersome to use as no page turner but that's why it'll be relatively cheap...
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Originally Posted by mr ploppy
Looks good, but I would be very surprised if it ever got to market. Its only purpose is to violate someone's copyright, so it would be very easy for any publisher to get an injunction against it.
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