BCMA
CR3
No perceived need for keypad entry and LCD display
cannot do 24/7 scanning- no remote charging
Need to focus or aim for scanning
Bulky and not comfortable
User preference almost negative
Higher product price
Requires Wintel engineering Certification
Leverages NCAL's efforts
Newer technology
Upgraded version of CR2
CR2
Cannot do 24/7 scanning- no remote scanning
Need to aim or focus for scanning
Only 30% of nurses preferred
Poor performance compared to the other devices tested
Product closer to discontinue cycle
Older technology
Leverages existing vendor relationship
Consistent with National standards
Do not need to reinvent the wheel
Solution working in NCAL
Solution tested and Approved
SYMBOL LS2208
Only 1D reading capabilities
Do not meet functional requirements
Many KP departments uses it
Solution tested and approved
Metrologic
CONS
Not rechargeable without removing battery from the scanner
Battery pops out 90% of the time when dropped from 4ft- Reduce damage to the gun
Requires Wintel Engineering certification
No Class II laser warning label affixed to the device
PROS
Scan up to 7 barcodes at once and output data in the proper order
Presentation Mode that scan barcodes from the stand itself
Operation range of the Bluetooth communication is at least 10 metersbetween the scanner and host system
Bigger Size ( Less Chance of disappearance)
One additional battery with each scanner
Easily remove and replace battery packs without tools - plus remote charging allows for 24/7 scanning
Long Battery Life
Saves Energy
Vendor
Ranked #1 Scanner Company in VSR POS Survey, 2007 (second time in a row)
Scan technology: KP qualified vendor
Clients: Wake Forest Health Care
More than 30 years in the market
60,000 scanners in the market
Greater market share compared to Code Corp
Store scanned barcodes into non volatile memory, if bluetooth connection is inactive
FirstFlash: Few number of tries to scan
Better focal points of 1"-12" .(Range which barcode can be read)
Better look and feel (Comfortable to hold)
Fast scanning and data transfer
No need to aim (Omnidirectional)
Reasonable product price
Better pricing compared to CR3
Preferred by majority of nurses (70%)
Newer Technology
