You make a good point. I think it also comes down to the use case. For me, scanning is seldom so it doesn't make sense to give desk space to a dedicated scanner. My MFP is a bit bulky so I also don't keep it on my desk within arms reach. It would feel tedious to walk up to it, load my documents, then go back to my desk to initiate the scan, only to have to go back to it to retrieve my scanned documents. It is much simpler to walk up, push the scan, grab my documents, and walk away.
If scanning is something you do frequently then it definitely has its advantages to use dedicated software with a scanner at your desk. I never heard of VueScan but I'll check it out since I work in IT and occasionally run into people who prefer to do a pull scan.
You don't need extra scanning software. Get a printer that can scan to email or to a network share. My 7 year old Brother MFC9330CDW can do both. I'm sure if you look for office grade equipment you can find that feature set.
I wouldn't scramble them first. That introduces air bubbles which will act as an oxidizer, probably shortening the shelf life. I think cracking them into ice cube trays might be a viable option though it would probably be a messy job. It's easy enough to test.
You make a good point. I think it also comes down to the use case. For me, scanning is seldom so it doesn't make sense to give desk space to a dedicated scanner. My MFP is a bit bulky so I also don't keep it on my desk within arms reach. It would feel tedious to walk up to it, load my documents, then go back to my desk to initiate the scan, only to have to go back to it to retrieve my scanned documents. It is much simpler to walk up, push the scan, grab my documents, and walk away.
If scanning is something you do frequently then it definitely has its advantages to use dedicated software with a scanner at your desk. I never heard of VueScan but I'll check it out since I work in IT and occasionally run into people who prefer to do a pull scan.