I remember the first scanner I ever saw. It was huge, and the resolution was crap. Not only that, but all scanned images were in black and white. And prices, like for any new device, were sky high. Today, however, you can get a good color scanner for a low price, so most serious computer users and virtually all businesses have scanners. Indeed, now you can get them combined with a printer, too!

I scan documents, and also a lot of photos. When I do that, I know that the copy will last for as long as I want it. I know that my documents and pictures are safe digitally so if anything happens to the hard copy, I have the scanned copies in a safe place.

One great development is duplex scanners, which are probably the best way to go for certain purposes. It scans both sides of the scanned document simultaneously, so it may so be used to scan business cards, plastic ID cards, and documents up to legal size. Newer models now have a USB 2.0 standard interface, so there is no external power needed. Best of all, they are very light weight, so you can carry them anywhere you will need it.

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