Review on Bluetooth Barcode Scanner Wireless Handheld by Phillip Hoover

May be used in conjunction with various software that offers 'barcode reader support' where certain devices are not supported, in the context of an inventory management system that includes books, CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray media or anything that can have its own barcode or where it can be generated internally and attached in some way. It is fully portable and powered by the same type of powerful lithium battery used in some vaping devices, LED lights and others and is rated at 2600Ah. If required, additional rechargeable batteries can be purchased online, which can be useful during heavy use and when stored fully charged; then the durability is almost infinite. The scanner supports several Western European languages and can store up to 5000 individual barcodes. Inateck claims the fee is enough to enable about 15 days of heavy use, which equates to around 100,000 individual scans, a number that few users will need during that time. It uses Bluetooth to transmit data to a paired device, which can be a smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC running almost any operating system. Pairing first requires the use of a scanner to read a pair of printed barcodes included in its own manual (also on the included card). Some rarer Bluetooth systems may require downloading an additional manual to aid in setup - few will need it. The manual also contains many barcodes to help you set various options, including language selection and many of its functions. It's quite comprehensive, but it covers multiple languages, not just English; Most of each language section is devoted to displaying barcodes and very little textual instructions. Although relatively short, they should suffice for the first user. It supports many standard barcode formats, including those from UPS, Fedex, and, unsurprisingly, ChinaPost; other media are not covered unless using a supported standard format. It can even read VIN codes. This requires the barcode to be printed on paper, plastic, or shiny metal, but will not recognize QR codes or when displayed on a screen. The code should ideally be flat, but it can read them if it's curved and 20mm or more in diameter. In most cases it can detect scratched, torn or otherwise damaged or partially erased codes provided part of each dashed line is left intact, but poor quality codes may not be read. In such cases, the reader may need to be rotated away from horizontal to get a reading. Moderate blurring due to grease and other smudges does not usually affect reading, and it can be read at a distance of over 35m, which can eliminate the need to climb stairs to get to and from something high or low read or cross. a very affordable option that is widely used in a variety of contexts. There's no reason to believe that the manufacturer's claims on battery life, drop resistance, etc. are grossly exaggerated or essentially wrong.