BCMA

PROS

Newer Technology

Preferred by majority of nurses (70%)

Better pricing compared to CR3

Reasonable product price

No need to aim (Omnidirectional)

Fast scanning and data transfer

Better look and feel (Comfortable to hold)

Better focal points of 1"-12" .(Range which barcode can be read)

FirstFlash: Few number of tries to scan

Store scanned barcodes into non volatile memory, if bluetooth connection is inactive

Vendor

Greater market share compared to Code Corp

60,000 scanners in the market

More than 30 years in the market

Clients: Wake Forest Health Care

Scan technology: KP qualified vendor

Ranked #1 Scanner Company in VSR POS Survey, 2007 (second time in a row)

Saves Energy

Long Battery Life

Easily remove and replace battery packs without tools - plus remote charging allows for 24/7 scanning

One additional battery with each scanner

Bigger Size ( Less Chance of disappearance)

Operation range of the Bluetooth communication is at least 10 metersbetween the scanner and host system

Presentation Mode that scan barcodes from the stand itself

Scan up to 7 barcodes at once and output data in the proper order

CONS

No Class II laser warning label affixed to the device

Requires Wintel Engineering certification

Battery pops out 90% of the time when dropped from 4ft- Reduce damage to the gun

Not rechargeable without removing battery from the scanner

PROS

Solution tested and approved

Many KP departments uses it

CONS

Do not meet functional requirements

Only 1D reading capabilities

PROS

Solution tested and Approved

Solution working in NCAL

Do not need to reinvent the wheel

Consistent with National standards

Leverages existing vendor relationship

Reasonable product price

CONS

Older technology

Product closer to discontinue cycle

Poor performance compared to the other devices tested

Only 30% of nurses preferred

Need to aim or focus for scanning

Cannot do 24/7 scanning- no remote scanning

PROS

Upgraded version of CR2

Newer technology

Leverages NCAL's efforts

Consistent with National standards

Leverages existing vendor relationship

CONS

Requires Wintel engineering Certification

Higher product price

User preference almost negative

Bulky and not comfortable

Need to focus or aim for scanning

cannot do 24/7 scanning- no remote charging

No perceived need for keypad entry and LCD display