PDA Barcode Scanners Are Small And FlexibleYou can classify barcode scanners under various criteria such as technology used, interface connection provided, wired or wireless, handheld or stationery, and device to which the barcode scanner connects to. In the last category, come PDA barcode scanners. A PDA barcode scanner connects to a PDA device. PDA stands for Personal Digital Assistant (PDA). Let us discuss few PDA barcode scanners: PDA Printer Magstripe barcode scanner integrated into one unit This particular scanner meets all the requirements of today's mobile professionals. It consists of all the important features of Windows Mobile along with features like magnetic stripe reading, barcode scanning, printing, and the real-time communications (wireless). They provide all mobile professionals the one-stop solution with a compact package. All employees of your company are able to achieve best results at a much faster speed and each and every level of the business is benefited through the use of this device. Your employees are not required to undergo any training because of a familiar operating system user-interface. Their productivity is thereby increased. It also consists of the important feature of wireless connectivity and because of this feature, an employee can have real-time access to information when he/she is required to work away from his/her workplace. With the SQL Mobile database and batch processing capability available in this device, an employee can store data or information even when he/she is traveling. The data is stored in the device till the time it is downloaded to the server. Some of its other features include: An easy sales transaction which can take place anywhere Facilities of digital records and signature captures Bar code scanning Presence of memory expansion slots Symbol MC50 Wireless Barcode Scanner: This particular scanner is used for enterprise-level applications through use of PDA style. It is lightweight and is a small-sized scanner. Other features include a flexible voice, some data capture options that are advanced, and WLAN synchronization. Symbol SPT 1550 Wireless Barcode Scanner: This type of scanner supports Palm software and hardware and all those professionals, who are on-the-move, can take full advantage of its various features such as information access, data capture, and computing power. It also consists of a scan engine and some well-placed triggers that help in efficient, fast, and accurate capture of data. The scan engine is lightweight, bright, and small and helps the SPT 1550 scanner model to give the best performance in barcode scanning. The SPT 1550 comes with a generous 8 MB of RAM and 4 MB of ROM for application or data storage needs, and its 33MHz processor allows applications to run at peak speeds, to keep pace with business demands. With its touch-based graphical interface, push-button controls, and backlit 160 x 160-pixel display, the SPT 1550 is easy to use, even outdoors or in dimly-lit spaces. Two AAA batteries deliver hours of power, and an optional rechargeable NiMH battery kit is also available in this scanner model. The SPT 1550 supports both single and multi-slot cradles for flexible host communications in most network and user environments. All units ship with a product reference guide. So, the above description of PDA barcode scanners may have given you an insight into the applications and features of these devices. For more information you are requested to search on the Internet. |