Re: Wireless barcode scanners

From: Jonathan LeBreton <lebreton_at_nyob>
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2014 21:04:07 +0000
To: CODE4LIB_at_LISTSERV.ND.EDU
in lieu of an ipad    would one consider using  a chromebook which at least has USB connectivity (and would be less expensive than a replacement ipad if it got dropped while staff were juggling the scanner and book....)?  


Jonathan LeBreton
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-----Original Message-----
From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB_at_LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Edward M. Corrado
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 3:59 PM
To: CODE4LIB_at_LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: [CODE4LIB] Wireless barcode scanners

This is slightly off-topic but I can't think of a better place to ask.
I have been asked to investigate wireless barcode scanners, and preferably ones that can work with an iPad (or be connected to an iPad), for inventory purposes. I have found a few used in the retail environment but I was wondering of anyone has bought any recently that they like. Even if you have a wireless barcode scanner that isn't designed to work with an iPad that you recommend, I'd like to hear about it. I know this is vaugue, but that is intentional, I am trying to cast a wide net in hopes to hear what others have done that might be of interest since we are just starting to look into this.

Thanks,
Edward
Received on Mon Nov 03 2014 - 16:04:45 EST