On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 4:04 PM, Jonathan LeBreton <lebre...@temple.edu> 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 > > > Jonathan LeBreton > Senior Associate University Librarian > Editor: Library & Archival Security > Temple University Libraries > Paley M138, 1210 Polett Walk, Philadelphia PA 19122 > voice: 215.204.8231 > fax: 215.204.5201 > mobile: 215.284.5070 > email: lebre...@temple.edu > email: jonat...@temple.edu > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of > Edward M. Corrado > Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 3:59 PM > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > Subject: [CODE4LIB] Wireless barcode scanners > > 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. > > Thanks, > Edward
