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mblack3 · 05-03-2013, 10:34 AM

I'm a student in university with a disability, and I'm looking to buy a scanner to convert books to PDFs so I can have my computer software read them to me. But, I am overwhelmed by the different kinds of scanners out there, and could really use some advice.

I have a bursary for adaptive technology, so I can go up to $2,000 Canadian.

I just need something that will scan books quickly and legibly. I'm not talented with computer or camera.

Is it worth it to get a scanner that is just for books, since they are more expensive?
Is it worth it to get a feed scanner, since they are fast but the book needs to be de-spined to use them?
Is it worth it to get one of these hand-held things—are they fast enough? Clear enough?

What do you use, readers, and what do you recommend?

05-03-2013, 10:34 AM	#1
mblack3 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2013 Device: none	Scan to PDF (for Reading Software) I'm a student in university with a disability, and I'm looking to buy a scanner to convert books to PDFs so I can have my computer software read them to me. But, I am overwhelmed by the different kinds of scanners out there, and could really use some advice. I have a bursary for adaptive technology, so I can go up to $2,000 Canadian. I just need something that will scan books quickly and legibly. I'm not talented with computer or camera. Is it worth it to get a scanner that is just for books, since they are more expensive? Is it worth it to get a feed scanner, since they are fast but the book needs to be de-spined to use them? Is it worth it to get one of these hand-held things—are they fast enough? Clear enough? What do you use, readers, and what do you recommend?