At Leeds we use the Metrologic Scanpal for over 3 years, and they have worked fine for us. However at Umbrella last week, I was quite taken by the Telepen offering (as desribed below by Martin) which looks to have a slightly more ergonomic arrangement for scanning (from the side rather than the end). Apparently it can also operate in online mode as a wireless scanner connected to a PC, which has attractions. But whatever you do, do check it supports the symbology(ies) you need. Michael -----Original Message----- From: This list is for current and potential users of the Innopac system [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of MRMyhill Sent: 08 July 2005 16:05 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Handheld scanners We use Telepen's latest offering - SB Telepen's sales staff will be happy to help and Graham Woodruff also has details. Best wishes, Martin ---------- >===== Original Message From This list is for current and potential >users of the Innopac system <[log in to unmask]> ===== >We use Metrologic Scanpal 2 and are very happy with it. We use >standard 14-digit barcodes but the number of digits should not make any >difference. > >Mieko > >On Fri, 8 Jul 2005, Mary Hartley wrote: > >> We urgently need to buy some handheld scanners for >> stockchecking/inventory control. >> >> Does anyone else have them? If so, I'd be grateful to know the >> make/model. We have 10 digit telepen numeric barcodes. >> >> regards, >> Mary > >----- >Mieko Yamaguchi [log in to unmask] >Technical Services Manager/System Coordinator +44 (0)1248 382970 >Main Library, University of Wales Bangor, UK +44 (0)1248 382979 (Fax) Martin Myhill Deputy Librarian University of Exeter Stocker Rd Exeter EX4 4PT UK e-mail [log in to unmask]