I use Vistaquest HS-550 N Handy scan (manual scanners) The USB scanner is positioned on the long end of the scanner. The USB cable plug hanging out with cable bothered louse scanner at the bindings of books that is why I bought this angled connector and smaller (careful to take it which is bent on the right side). It's much better. I took a length of 1 m for not being embarrassed. This cable takes up less storage el lace also in my briefcase