Scan to pdf, a quick primer
As for customizing the data or your contacts, it is also very easy. This means you can designate each contact to where they belong, such as what they have in common, their location or whatever arrangement you have. There are actually different types of business card reader so you can definitely find one that is perfect for your needs and budget. Of course the cheapest and with limited functionality is the basic ones. Most of the basic types offer grayscale scanning, easy export and import and synchronization with Outlook, Windows and other mobile devices.