At some point in the future, I'd like to follow the recommendations of some various sites I've seen online and scan most of my paper archives to PDF. It looks like this would be the best solution (I'm a Mac user) – or, at least, that's the device I've seen recommended a few million times. However, I really can't see having the discretionary $417+ to purchase this device, not for a very, very long time. Does anyone offer this device for rental? (I live in Chicago.) Is there a RipDigital equivalent for this kind of thing (a very long time ago, they did the initial move of my music from CDs to MP3s)? Are there cheaper alternatives that are just as good?
posted by WCityMike on Nov 21, 2009 - 9 answers

What would make my laptop sporadically lose visibility of all wireless networks? [more inside]
posted by thoughtless on Jul 14, 2009 - 13 answers

New laptop choices - Fujitsu? Sony? Dell? HP? I know what I want in a notebook, but trying to figure out which maker will best meet my needs. I'm an English and Theatre teacher soon to move to Norway and I don't think my old laptop will last much longer. Looking for a Core 2 Duo and up, a 4-500 gig hard drive, Nividia or ATI graphics, a decent amount of RAM about a 16" screen. [more inside]
posted by aimeel on Jul 4, 2009 - 27 answers

Where can I find a new fan for my Fujitsu T4215 laptop? [more inside]
posted by JDHarper on Nov 8, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm trying to determine the value of my Fujitsu Tablet pc. It is a Fujitsu Lifebook T2010. I bought it in May ('08), and have barely used it since June... Specs to follow: [more inside]
posted by smartless on Aug 18, 2008 - 8 answers

What operating system should I use for my Fujitsu U1010 UMPC? [more inside]
posted by Phred182 on May 6, 2008 - 4 answers

I have a very old laptop whose 3 GB (!) hard drive died. Can I put a fresh new 100 GB hard drive in there or should I replace with the exact model I took out? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by crapmatic on Jan 7, 2008 - 6 answers

Where can I take a look at a Fujitsu laptop around Vancouver, BC/Seattle, WA area? [more inside]
posted by aeighty on Sep 10, 2007 - 2 answers

This will be my first tablet. Does anyone have any expirience with these Tablets? [more inside]
posted by EasyLover on Dec 9, 2006 - 12 answers

laptop hardware fix-it-yourself question: a shoddy headphone out port on an old laptop controls my audio. depending on how far the headphones are plugged in, i get sound variously from speakers or half headphones. there's [more inside]
posted by yonation on Nov 28, 2006 - 9 answers

Graphically editing multi-page PDFs quickly (erasing things, mostly) [more inside]
posted by anonymoose on Oct 18, 2006 - 8 answers

LaptopRepairFilter: I need to remove the bezel on a Fujitsu Lifebook C-series (C-6530) to measure and replace the cold cathode lamps that have failed. I've Googled off and on for a few months now, looking for service or dis-assembly manuals, with no love to be found. (Much more inside) [more inside]
posted by loquacious on Jul 28, 2004 - 3 answers

Suggest an ultralight laptop? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by CunningLinguist on Jan 17, 2004 - 23 answers