lopes@cogsci.ucsd.EDU (alann lopes) (09/21/90)
Hello -- I need to purchase a barcode reader and I need some
serious help. The system must be portable, must have a serial
connection, and must provide some C support. It must also work
with the Windows 3.0 environment.
Can anyone recommend some possibilities?
thanks very much -- alann
alopes@ucsd.edu -- internet
ALOPES@UCSD -- bitnetbarton@holston.UUCP (Barton A. Fisk) (09/27/90)
In article <194@cogsci.ucsd.EDU> lopes@cogsci.ucsd.EDU (alann lopes) writes: > >Hello -- I need to purchase a barcode reader and I need some >serious help. The system must be portable, must have a serial >Can anyone recommend some possibilities? > I can tell you which brand NOT to buy. The Aedex is *very* prone to die from static surges anywhere within a 5 mile radius. We had these units running next to Bonafide OEM readers and the Aedex died if a thunder shower is anywhere near the area while the other brand kept ticking. Note: All connections were identical and yes we did have data line (RS-232) surge protection and power line surge protection. The Aedex would require shipping back to the factory to bring it back to life at *great* expense. Beware of PC Magazine editor's choice dept: Yes the Aedex received rave reviews in PC. However PC does not address the reliability over the long term of it's reviewed products. Only the users find that out. -- uucp: holston!barton pseudo: barton@holston.UUCP