I have gained this device because it happens very cramped on my desk. Unwrapped, connected (no power cord, that's great) and the software installed -> GO. I work under Windows XP Prof. and there were no difficulties during commissioning. I have also found the device using the included holder upright, which provides additional space and can not squatting all the time on the scanner, this is clearly a very good. An intelligent folding mechanism can also scan books without interfering with the cover a break. The scanner must this however are on the table, in portrait mode, you can book a difficult volume and scan. But then it's easy to hang the book cover and close the flap then latches off automatically and is clean again in the book. After scanning, remove the book and cover to, everything back to normal. Processing and performance are top notch. The carriage moves quietly and not making too much noise. The speed is impressive (about 30 sec. For a preview). The included software is sufficient for normal household use, who has special requirements for further image processing will use anyway on prfoessionelle products. The supplied cable is long enough to turn the unit to be placed on the other side of my desk but it would still quiet about 10cm may be longer. However, the manuals are not entirely error-free. So I've read in some places over installation steps that match the pictures in any way, but that is for a normal mortal and not an obstacle to this hot device to get started. Anyone who wants to do what good, which should be absolutely set this unit and not just because of its compact design!