The difference: A barcode scanner and a PDA

Barcodes have long penetrated into every aspect of the retail industry, from production to supply chain and sales. The existence of barcodes facilitates work efficiency and becomes faster. Barcode-based barcode scanning equipment is essential. Handheld scanner equipment can be used in all aspects of merchandise.
Handheld scanning equipment is divided into barcode scanners and handheld data collectors. They can all read barcode information. Here, Dongguan Bangyue will talk to you about the characteristics of barcode scanners and handheld data collectors. Users can choose according to their own needs.

1. The data collector is more powerful than the scanner. It can not only read barcode information but also process information. The data collector itself is equipped with an operating system and can be connected to the Internet. It also has a certain amount of memory space, which can temporarily store and process the read barcode information and transmit it to the computer at the appropriate time.
2. The barcode scanner usually needs to be connected to the computer with a wire, or use a Bluetooth device to transmit information to the computer instantly, and the transmission distance is limited.
Generally speaking, the advantages of data collectors are significantly higher than those of barcode scanners in the process of goods entry and exit, inventory, etc. In contrast, for simple cashiers, barcode scanners can be used.
In general, any scenario where a barcode scanner is used can be replaced by a data collector.