The type of scanner you buy should really depend on what you use it for, how often, and if you would like color capabilities. And if you do want color capabilities, it will be slow. I have some knowledge about scanners, and as to recommendations, I would suggest a fujitsu Scan Partner 10C. I'm not sure what the price is, but I do know that the Fujitsu's are pretty good. As to HPs and Canons, they are also good scanners, but if you'll be scanning a lot of binary images as well as color images, I think fujitsu might be the way to go. Sincerely, April