inputs.text: good scans intuitive use moderate speed 5 stars - although canon lide 200 not fastest scanner around provides good option budgetconscious consumer mac users snow leopard works right box windowsolder os x users need install cd scanner attaches computer via usb cable requires no outside power run simple sleek relatively sturdylike many budget scanners canon takes warm scans process takes less minute still annoying want scan many documents scans fairly quick best feature lide ability scanner determine separate documents flat bed surface allowing users \\warm up\\ perform say four different scans one push button feature seems default although preferences changed scan everything single document scanner never failed detect boundaries photographs photos scanned good enough quality enlarge use print project scanners important keep flat bed clean free dust fingerprints achieve best resultsi recommend canon anyone needs scanner light moderate use plan scan lot might better investing faster model debbie lee wesselmann