Specifically, what would I have to pay for a model that does not require line of sight?
—Name withheld
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Motorola's DS9808-R Hybrid Imager with RFID Reader is a low-end device that can read passive ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) transponders and 1D and 2D bar codes. It sells for about $1650. There are also many other devices, such as:
• ATID's AT280 2.4" LCD industrial handheld reader, AT870 RFID UHF industrial handheld reader and AT911 Android industrial handheld reader
• Convergence Systems Ltd.'s CS101 handheld reader
• Embisphere's embiScan: Plug & play RFID+Barcode reader
• Sense Technology Co. Ltd.'s S1853J (UHF/HF/Barcode) Multi Identification Handheld Station and S1856 Multi Identification Handheld Terminal
• Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd.'s Bluetooth UHF RFID and Barcode Wearable Hand Scanner
• Juniper Systems' Mesa Rugged Notepad
Most companies do not publish pricing, so you will need to contact each company and request that information.
—Mark Roberti, Founder and Editor, RFID Journal
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