Hmmm - batch mode .... why not go real-time online ? For a low cost alternative, I'd check out Worth Data (aka Worthington Data Systems)
Ross Ferris Stamina Software Visage – an Evolution in Software Development >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >Behalf Of Karl L Pearson >Sent: Tuesday, 10 February 2004 5:02 AM >To: u2-users >Subject: Batch Mode Scanners > >Background info: > >We are considering the purchase of some type of handheld scanner that >will save our outside sales force the paper-pencil solutions they are >currently using. > >Our idea is to have them enter a customer account number, then scan >barcodes affixed to bins where our product is kept, then enter a number >which represents an inventory adjustment. > >When they get back to their desk, they would plug the scanner in and hit >a key and the data would be read off the scanner and processed by our >business application. > >question for the list: > >What types of products are available which are easily setup and don't >cost a first born child. The ones I've been familiar with in the past >are Telxon and Intermec, but for real-time telnet connectivity we use >Symbol (PDT3146us) technology. > >Any quick responses that point me in the right direction will be greatly >appreciated. > >-- >Karl L. Pearson >Director of IT, >ATS Industrial Supply >Direct: 801-978-4429 >Toll-free: 888-972-3182 x29 >Fax: 801-972-3888 >http://www.atsindustrial.com >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >-- >u2-users mailing list >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >http://www.oliver.com/mailman/listinfo/u2-users > > >--- >Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >Version: 6.0.580 / Virus Database: 367 - Release Date: 6/02/2004 > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.580 / Virus Database: 367 - Release Date: 6/02/2004 -- u2-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.oliver.com/mailman/listinfo/u2-users