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My-Link USB Barcode Scanner Reader- Reading width 8cm, for PC, Laptop (works with Windows XP, Vista, 7, & Mac & Lunix)

When HN users recommended it

1 HN user recommended this in 2016, in one comment.

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> you go below the $100 price point and are looking for a new in box handheld scanner, there is just crap for options

Disagree. I have a very similar barcode scanner[1] to manage my book library, and it works perfectly over 99% of the time. It also scans every type of barcode I've thrown at it.

The bigger problem is grocery box designers who think it's funny to print the barcode onto dark backgrounds - I think that's where the el-cheapo scanners struggle.

Instead of investing in a tethered scanner, wouldn't a better option be to use a smartphone camera and an app?

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[1] https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Link-Barcode-Scanner-Reader-Read...

(Out of stock now, but I think it cost me ~£30 [$37])

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