2D 1D 2.4G Wireless Bar Code Scanner Versatile 2 in 1 (Wireless+Wired) for Computers PC, UNIDEEPLY Automatic Barcode Reader Scanner 196 Feet Indoor Transmission Distance, QR PDF417 Scanning Gun, Black

I have been cataloging books for our church library for 17 years using a program called Readerware. One of the best features in Readerware is auto-catalog. When you scan the barcode on each book you wish to add to the library, the program searches the internet and downloads information and photos of the books and add that to the database. All of these years I have used an old "CueCat" scanning wand that often needed multiple swipes across a barcode in order for it to read the code. Sometimes it would not read the code at all.When I took this reader out of it's box and turned it on, I pointed it at the book and pulled the trigger and it registered in my program almost instantly. It never needs a repeat scan. This comes with a small manual that contains instructions and printed barcodes to help setup for the different types of barcodes you might scan. I haven't tried this with the optional cord that's included. I prefer to use it wireless.

Firstly, it seems to work well for the price any ways. I will update if anything changes.But theres a couple minor issue thats causing the loss of a star.1.) there is no place to store the usb dongle if you decide to use it in wired mode. that thing is so small you will loose it for sure!2.) the cable is impossible to remove without the aid of a small screwdriver.3.) the included instructions and barcodes are fairly trash. some of the barcodes included at so poorly printed the thing cant read them. heck a $300 scanner couldnt read them either so i doubt its the scanners fault.Overall, due to its price, I will likely be buying more but if i see something else in the same price range i might try out others as well. Eventually i will need a total of 42 of these things so i have time to try

Good Deal

this scanner is easy to set up and use right out of the box. feels good in the hand and scans qr codes from 1 to 2 feet away no problem.2 negatives:the company chose to use an ethernet style connection to the scanner and then recess that well into the handle making it very difficult to remove.in my line of work, things are dropped quite a bit, this lasted about 4 months before it fell apart and was useless.i scan qr code passes

Can not connect to lap top

At first, I thought the Wireless didn’t work. After trying for a little bit, I unplugged the USB receiver from the computer, scanned the factory reset barcode, plugged the USB receiver back in, scanned the pairing barcode, and it paired and started working properly. I wish the instructions were a little more clear, but other that that it seems like a decent product so far.

It struggles with tiny 2D baroness like those printed on OEM Apple parts, but will usually scan in a few minutes of trying.

works great