Handheld Barcode Scanners For Ultimate PortabilityA barcode reader or a barcode scanner is a device that captures barcodes and decodes them to extract data and information related to the item that contains the barcode. Stationary and handheld barcode scanners are the two types manufactured for the convenience of the user. Handheld barcode scanners or stationary barcode scanners convert the encoded information in the barcode into letters and numbers, which are then transferred to a computer that has special software installed on it to turn these pieces of information into meaningful data or information. Broadly there are five different types of barcode scanners that are either handheld devices or stationary devices. These are image scanners, laser scanners, CCD scanners, pen wands, and slot scanners. Pen wands are the simplest of all barcode scanners. A pen wand is a handheld device. Slot scanners are also stationary devices, used typically for scanning barcodes on identification cards. CCD scanners are handheld scanners often used for retail sales applications and they have a better range of distances for reading barcodes as compared to pen wand barcode scanners. Image barcode scanners or camera-based barcode scanners are also handheld devices that work through the use of a camera that takes a picture of the barcode and then these handheld devices decode the information in the barcode. Laser barcode readers can be handheld as well as stationary devices. They use a system of mirrors and lenses to read the barcodes and can easily read a barcode that is at a distance of 25 inches from the scanner. Some handheld scanner models in the market are: HHP Hand Held ImageTeam 3800 bar code scanner: This model is discontinued by HHP and replaced with model HHP Hand Held ImageTeam 3800g. However, let us still inform you its details. This model of hand held scanner was durable and was basically designed for applications that required scanning of codes on heavy items, warehousing or shipping, where lower to medium density of bar codes required to be read from a distance of two to three feet. They did not get affected by sunlight or any type of harsh indoor environmental conditions. They had a starting price of $177.40 dollars. HHP Hand Held ImageTeam 3800g handheld barcode scanners: These scanners give good performance in a number of application areas such as warehousing, retailing, manufacturing, and distribution. This model is a perfect blend of durability, performance, ergonomics, and connectivity. They can read barcodes at a fast speed. They also have a variety of interface options such as USB, keyboard wedge, and RS-232. This model has a starting price of $188.20. HHP Hand Held ImageTeam 4600 barcode scanners: This model is versatile in a way that it combines area imaging with low cost and high speed of scanning for commercial and retail applications. They have a starting price of $332.50. Thus there are many types of handheld barcode scanners that provide barcode scanning services in different areas of applications. |