If you want to scan books there are many models available. Some require taking the book apart while some attempt to scan the book without damaging it.

Scanners usually include a OCR program to aid in converting a book to an eBook but these are often lower end products.

Contents 1 Edge scanners 2 Portable Scanners 3 Page Scanners 4 For more information

[edit] Edge scanners

that scan very close to one edge of the scanner

• Plustec OpticBook 3600
• Mustec Scanmaker s280

[edit] Portable Scanners

• Planon docupen is a pen scanner.
• Flip-Pal can be placed over a 4 x 6" portion of a page. Stitching software is included to create a larger image from several scans.
• HandyScan Handheld Scanner can scan 300 or 600 bpi and you just move the scanner over the page. Stores in an on-board micro-SD card.
• VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand Portable Scanner
• iConvert Portable Document and Photo Scanner

[edit] Page Scanners

If you are willing to take the book apart an automatic feed page scanner may the best way to go.

• Fujitsu ScanSnap s1500 - fast scanner with good results and includes Adobe Acrobat PDF software and OCR ABBYY FineReader software.

[edit] For more information

• MobileRead Forum - check what others are using and talk about your issues.