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From: rose@sunset.sedd.trw.com
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware
Subject: Bar Code Readers (responses)
Message-ID: <463.26c94aa5@sunset.sedd.trw.com>
Date: 15 Aug 90 21:14:13 GMT
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I got a few responses and I found some more information myself.  

There are several companies that produce bar code readers below is a list
that I compiled:

Worthington Data Solutions  1-800-345-4220   They have a Portable Reader
    that appears to do what I want (at least from there brochure).  They 
    responded quickly to my request for information and were willing to
    give info over the phone.  Price approx $900.00.  Total Storage 64k

TimeKeeping Systems   (216) 361-9995   They also have a portable reader.
    There's appear to have one advantage over Worthington, in that the total
    storage capacity (i.e. how often you will have to dump the data) can be
    higher, up to 512k.  Price $995 for 64k 1495 for 512k.  I still have not
    recieved there brochure, the prices are from an ad in PC World.

International Technologies & Systems Corp.  (714) 990-1880  They make a product
    called PC-Wand, including a portable one.  I know nothing else about them.

Intermec  I have not yet contacted them but was informed they also make a 
    similar product. Contact via email  (marcus@intermec.com).

Percon  Same as Intermec  1-800-8-PERCON.

We will probably go with the Worthington system, but, the customer has not 
decided yet.  I let you know how well everything works if they decide to go
with bar codes.

Marc