I am a very busy Preschool Teacher in the search for tools that are helpful, easy to set up and portable. When I finally came across the Scotch Thermal Laminator 9" as soon as I lifted from the store's shelf I knew I had found the one. It might sound overly dramatic for you but fellow teachers all ages can understand the need for products that are 100% satisfactory and in my case easy to travel with. Now I can start a project at home for my class (tracing practice, dry-erase boards, name cards, etc your creativity is the limit) and take it the next morning with me. I love how light this is! the only thing I wish to make this laminator even better is that it could be able to laminate up to 12" wide but you know... only a dream for know.