First, which versions of the ID Mate are they selling and for how much? New they run $1299.00. The current model is the Galaxy. The prior one was the Quest I think and the Summit before that, or I could have those reversed.
There are older models, but I personally wouldn’t spend the money. We have an ID Mate Quest at work. The ID Mate scanners have no screen, so they are great for those who are totally blind. They are a dedicated bar code scanner, so they are very fast and they handle curves on things like cans and bottles better than an iPhone. Envision America updates their database about twice a year, after the first year, I believe it is $50 to update the database. But, unless you have a large inventory you are trying to keep track of, the free Seeing AI app’s Product Channel does a great job! And, since it uses an online database, you don’t have to worry about updates. The key with Seeing AI is to start with the iPhone camera about a foot or more away from the item and slowly bring it closer. I happened to have just used it yesterday on two bottles of wine and a box of mineral water cans and I would say it may have been a few seconds slower than an ID Mate. But, only a few seconds. One of the wines came from Trader Joe’s so I was quite surprised that Seeing AI had it in its database. Of course, there are other bar code apps like Digit-eyes… HTH, Richard “The secret is not to make your music louder, but to make the world quieter.” - Mitch Albom from The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto, page 1 From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Cristóbal Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2018 2:00 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: I.D. Mate bar code reader instead of iOS barcode app? Hello list, Was wondering if anyone has an I.D. Mate bar code reader and what their thoughts are as far as having a standalone device as opposed to using an app on their iPhone or some other bar code scanning app like SeeingAI? Someone is selling some I.D. Mate bar code readers on a buy/sell list I belong to and while I’m somewhat interested, I’m wondering if ultimately, the app more or less duplicates what the I.D. Mate bar code reader does? That or is the singular task that the I.D. Mate bar code reader is designed for is that much more superior at what it does that having a stand alone bar code scanning device may be worth having? Also, for the record, I am completely blind so any features that the I.D. Mate bar code reader may have to assist folks with low vision wouldn’t matter to me and not be some sort of plus for having the device. Would appreciate any input or observations. Thanks, Cristóbal -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: mk...@ucla.edu<mailto:mk...@ucla.edu>. 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