Need to buy a new scanner under 5K

[sba]

Hi everyone,
Greetings,

I need to buy a scanner and need help from you people. I don't have any idea about scanners but I can mention the thing I require from this scanner.
My main objective of buying this scanner is to scan lots of documents and convert them into digital format by using OCR. I might scan occasional photographs but they are not my first priority.

My budget is 5K...5.5K at the MAX. Not even a paisa more. Here's what I need to know:

1) Should I go for a deskjet All-in-one? If yes then which one? I can extend my budget for an AIO to max 9K-9.5K. I am not in a desperate need for printer but if there is not a decent and cheap scanner available then I can go for it.
2) If I should go for a separate scanner then which model and manufacturer.
3) Good Linux compatibility will be an additional bonus.

Thanks in advance,
Regards,
SBA

 

[supernova]

Go for HP, Base model is decent enough for all your general scanning jobs. And you will get it near 3K. Well that's very much in your budget......