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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>They cause staff frustration because they don’t read nearly as fast the eclipse model. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I also try for hands free so that I don’t aggravate repetitive stress conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I used to buy all Metrologic; Honeywell has purchased Metrologic, so now I buy Honeywell. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>If the budget is short and need something for a non high use area, this is the model I get:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.bayscan.com/metrologic-ms5145-eclipse.html">http://www.bayscan.com/metrologic-ms5145-eclipse.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>If I can spend the extra, I always go for:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.bayscan.com/honeywell-ms9520.html">http://www.bayscan.com/honeywell-ms9520.html</a> these last forever. I very rarely have one die. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>(10 years or so are several that are in use now)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>This is the model that we just started purchasing. (only one, only a month old)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.bayscan.com/honeywell-voyager-1200g.html">http://www.bayscan.com/honeywell-voyager-1200g.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>For scanning phone screens we have a couple of these:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.bayscan.com/gryphon-4130.html">http://www.bayscan.com/gryphon-4130.html</a> 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)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>We also have a couple of these:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.bayscan.com/quickscan-mobile.html">http://www.bayscan.com/quickscan-mobile.html</a> We use these for inventory and for places that cords get in the way and destroyed. (bookmobile)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Morgan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>_____________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Morgan Paul<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Technology Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Ashtabula County District Library<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Ashtabula, Ohio 44004<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>440-992-0922<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> oplinlist-bounces@lists.oplin.org [mailto:oplinlist-bounces@lists.oplin.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Christopher J Brose<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 08, 2012 9:05 AM<br><b>To:</b> oplinlist@oplin.org; oplintech@oplin.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [OPLINLIST] ccd bar code scanners<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hi everyone,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Does anyone have any experience with Unitech barcode scanners? Eg: Unitech MS 210. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks in advance. <span style='font-family:Wingdings'>J</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Christopher J. Brose<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Head of Computer Services<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Tiffin-Seneca Public Library<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Fax: 419-447-3045<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Phone: 419-447-3751<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Cell: 419-618-8206<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="mailto:brosech@oplin.org">brosech@oplin.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>