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Originally Posted by SameOldStory
I live in the north eastern Pennsylvanian wilderness, so I’m safe on all counts.
I'm sure that the proper software and equipment would make it so much easier. But I don't have a strong urge to convert most of my books.
Over the recent years I've given away many of my books, keeping (mostly) those that I know I'll want to reread later.
I just did a quick count. I have about 30 - 35 books that I would really like to convert and wouldn't mind cutting up. I could probably find more in the 4 active bookcases, and another 25 -35 out in the shed.
Compared to buying ebook replacements, where possible, getting a Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 would probably be a better deal. If only I had the money for all the better deals out there. I've never seen them in the Flea Market, but do they ever come up for sale there?
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For less than a hundred books, buying an s1500 and a good guillotine would not be very cost effective, even if you could find them at half price (unless you have use for them otherwise). You would do better with your camera method if you had the right software. If you have access to a flatbed scanner, you could always saw off the spines (do not saw off spines if you use an ADF scanner; the dust will kill it) and scan that way which would simplify your work. Cutting off the spines so the pages will lay flat will also make make using a camera easier.