On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 4:04 PM, Jonathan LeBreton <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> in lieu of an ipad    would one consider using  a chromebook which at least has USB connectivity (and would be less expensive than a replacement ipad if it got dropped while staff were juggling the scanner and book....)?

Thanks for the Chromebook suggestion. I think that is a good avenue to
investigate.

Edward



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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Edward M. Corrado
> Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 3:59 PM
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> Subject: [CODE4LIB] Wireless barcode scanners
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> This is slightly off-topic but I can't think of a better place to ask.
> I have been asked to investigate wireless barcode scanners, and preferably ones that can work with an iPad (or be connected to an iPad), for inventory purposes. I have found a few used in the retail environment but I was wondering of anyone has bought any recently that they like. Even if you have a wireless barcode scanner that isn't designed to work with an iPad that you recommend, I'd like to hear about it. I know this is vaugue, but that is intentional, I am trying to cast a wide net in hopes to hear what others have done that might be of interest since we are just starting to look into this.
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> Thanks,
> Edward