I am looking for a scanner that preferebly can batch scan 30-40 pics so i dont need to sit by the scanner all day.
if not what are some nice choices resolution wise for graphic design and fast for the photo montage side?

I wish I could help, but I'll at least follow-up this post to state that I would also be interested in such a scanner that actually works. If not, is there a better way to go about scanning several photos than the usual tedious way.

Just try this, doesn't mean you have to do it. Try to use just a simple digital camera. Get a light or two setup and and shoot the photos with a camera. I do it all the time. If its for a photo montage in a presentation doesnt mean it has to be high scan rate. Trust me.. it works.