I finally digitalized all of my old photos, using scanmyphotos.com. the affordable service recommended by my friend David Pogue.  The service is simple, fast and efficient.  Follow their specific yet easy instructions to pack up your photos, and send them to Irvine, CA.  They'll scan your photos within 2 days and ship them back to you, along with the scanned images on a DVD, ready to email, share, post on Facebook, and save for posterity.  Prices start at just $64 for 1,000 photo scans, with multiple options for additional services such as contact sheets, index books and digital correction.