cepek@vixvax.mgi.com (01/07/91)
Thanks to all who've responded. So far, I've heard of ScanPro (in Minneapolis, MN, my backyard!), Scantron, and NCS (National Computer Systems). Someone also suggested using a flatbed scanner and writing the (relatively straightforward) pattern recognition software. I have yet to contact the above places (hey, it's only 8 am), but I wanted to summarize the results so far and clarify my original post a bit. My goal is to add this "reader" to a simple PC set-up; an important goal here is a low price (yet not cheap, as in shoddy, of course :-). I was hoping for something basic and simple for under $500, but maybe it just isn't out there. But maybe it is, hence my query. Someone thought I might have been referring to the old 80-column cards where you fill in the ovals. Well, if it works, I'm interested. But "surplus store shopping" isn't my intention; I'd like to make contact with a vendor who is actively manufacturing this (alleged) product, for service, technical assistance, and possible future quantity purchase reasons. If anyone has any other leads, suggestions, or ideas beyond the above, please fill me in. Thanks. +----------------------------------+-----------------------------+ - - - - - - | Mike Cepek, Programmer/Analyst | Internet: CEPEK@MGI.COM | | Management Graphics, Inc. | Voice: +1 612/851-6112 | "Engage." | 1401 East 79th Street | Operator: +1 612/854-1220 | | Minneapolis, MN 55425 USA | Fax: +1 612/854-6913 | +----------------------------------+-----------------------------+ - - - - - -