[OPLINLIST] ccd bar code scanners

[Morgan]

I just won't buy the ccd scanners ever.   Those are the ones I am replacing
. They stop working sooner, the cables on them fray much faster, even in
slower traffic areas. 

 

They cause staff frustration because they don't read nearly as fast the
eclipse model. 

 

I also try for hands free so that I don't aggravate repetitive stress
conditions.

 

I used to buy all  Metrologic;  Honeywell has purchased Metrologic, so  now
I buy Honeywell.  

 

If the budget is short and need something for a non high use area, this is
the model I get:

 

http://www.bayscan.com/metrologic-ms5145-eclipse.html

 

If I can spend the extra, I always go for:

 

http://www.bayscan.com/honeywell-ms9520.html  these last forever.  I very
rarely have one die.  

 

(10 years or so are several that are in use now)

 

This is the model that we just started purchasing. (only one, only a month
old)

 

http://www.bayscan.com/honeywell-voyager-1200g.html

 

For scanning phone screens we have a couple of these:

 

http://www.bayscan.com/gryphon-4130.html  They work fine, but are only 2
years old. They haven't been through the long term abuse yet.  (no one has
ever asked us to scan a phone, only a few staff members have played with it)

 

We also have a couple of these:

 

http://www.bayscan.com/quickscan-mobile.html  We use these for inventory and
for places that cords get in the way and destroyed.  (bookmobile)

 

 

 

Morgan

 

 

 

_____________________________________

 

Morgan Paul

Technology Coordinator

Ashtabula County District Library

Ashtabula, Ohio 44004

 

 

440-992-0922

 

 

 

From: oplinlist-bounces at lists.oplin.org
[mailto:oplinlist-bounces at lists.oplin.org] On Behalf Of Christopher J Brose
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 9:05 AM
To: oplinlist at oplin.org; oplintech at oplin.org
Subject: [OPLINLIST] ccd bar code scanners

 

Hi everyone,

 

Does anyone have any experience with Unitech barcode scanners?  Eg: Unitech
MS 210.  

 

We use  Wasp WCS3900 barcode scanners at the moment but the cost of these
per unit are $180.00 and I'm researching cheaper alternatives.  The Unitech
scanner I mentioned above sells for $65.00 per unit, which is considerable
less, and I am guessing for a reason.  So I am asking for any input from
anyone who has used cheaper bar code scanners with good results and
reliability.

 

Thanks in advance. J

 

Christopher J. Brose

Head of Computer Services

Tiffin-Seneca Public Library

Fax: 419-447-3045

Phone: 419-447-3751

Cell: 419-618-8206

brosech at oplin.org

 

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