I'd second the Worthington option - the only caution would be in a rugged environment, but given the relative costs, it could even be worth starting out with Worthington and just swapping in something a little more robust where experience requires.
Steve -----Original Message----- From: Ross Ferris [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10 February 2004 05:30 To: U2 Users Discussion List Subject: RE: Batch Mode Scanners 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information contained in this e-mail is confidential and is intended only for the named recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient you must not copy, distribute, or take any action or reliance on it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender. Any unauthorised disclosure of the information contained in this e-mail is strictly prohibited. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- u2-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.oliver.com/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
