Review on NADAMOO 2D Barcode Scanner: Handheld Wired Bar Code Reader for Store, Supermarket, Warehouse Inventory - Automatic CMOS Image Scanner with Screen Scan Support by Josh Lewis

I ordered this to replace an outdated Honeywell that couldn't scan 2D codes. It definitely does and lightning fast! It's easy to set up using scan tags from the included printed manual. It looks like a USB keyboard. However, the build quality is mediocre; It's super light, and thanks to its cheap hard USB cable, it won't even stay where you put it. And of course there is no cradle. But it feels pretty good in the hand. The real red flag, however, was when I googled "bur3097 barcode manual" and found a seller page that states the manual exists in electronic format but asks for a login before I can download it! That's a huge red flag, and it means this scanner is mostly disposable. If I lose the printed manual, I cannot reprogram the scanner for new applications. To make matters worse, when I found this out and decided to order a replacement, the scanner I originally paid $12 for was in my cart for $12, but suddenly $30 when I complete the check wanted to. The price more than doubled in seconds! I don't know if it's the seller's fault or Revane's fault, but this is very mean. Maybe there's something to be said about old Honeywell after all.