First of all why buy a new but slow scanner, when you can buy a refurbed for the same price. I have a refurbished HP6200CSE that I got for $110.00, this scanner is the same one we have here at work and it was $499.00 new. The 6200 is Narrow SCSI or USB and has scan speeds of about 10 seconds with an 8x10 photo.
Refurbished units are refurbished by HP and come with a 90 day warranty, and software that is upto date. As part of the Refurbing process they are cleaned, pads renewed, inspected and repaired.
For more info go to
www.pricewatch.com and click on "Not Exactly New"