Maybe you need one of those new SleeveValveScanners?
They run quiet, but do leave a trail of blue smoke under the computer.
On the subject of scanners, my H-P Scanjet was working great, but when I upgraded my computer, the software disc won't load (it was for Windows 98) and the free H-P download does not run for some weird reason. Any nerds reading got any suggestions? I could scan in a lot of old photos and brochures if i got it working, my new Lexmark phone/fax/copier can't handle books, only single sheet stuff.
A bit off topic I know, but worth asking.
Chris M.