Adesso Debuts New Line of Handheld Barcode Scanners

WALNUT, CALIF., Aug. 13, 2006 – Adesso Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative and stylish keyboards, tablets, mice, touchpad’s, and other input peripherals, today introduced its new line-up of sleek, high performance, and affordable NuScan CCD and laser barcode scanners. The new line is available today through Ingram Micro, Tech-Data & Synnex, direct vendors including AMAZON, Buy.com, PC Mall, CDW, mWave, TigerDirect and Insight; and retail stores such as Fry’s and Micro Center; and through leading catalogs including CDW, PC Mall and PC Connection.

New technologies with worldwide patents allow the NuScan series to set itself apart from other scanners. These technologies include no internal vibrating mirror moving parts for better shock absorption and durability, a new laser technology that makes the NuScan less harmful to the eyes, and energy-saving lower power consumption.

The NuScan series are manufactured for durability. They feature an exclusive ergonomic design for comfort, light weight and ease of use. For fast connections, NuScan barcode scanners simply plug between the PC to the PS/2 or USB port. Reading as many as 100 scans per second, NuScan barcode scanners seamlessly reads barcodes and sends the data to all popular active applications as if it were instantly typed directly into each designated field.

“Adesso NuScan barcode scanners combine high performance, accuracy, and value to offer best-in-class solutions for retail, point of sale, Office, Light Industrial, Warehouse, Libraries, Medical, Legal office, Government, marketing and any repetitive application where time and precision are critical factors in helping businesses streamline their workflow,” said Maurice A. Gomez, Product Manager of Adesso.


NuScan 3000 Laser Barcode Scanner
The NuScan 3000 features a rugged and ergonomic design, sleek lines, and an easy-to-hold grip for comfortable use. It uses a two-color; Blue & Red LED indicator and offers a programmable beeper. It weighs only 155g to reduce user fatigue and can also scan directly from an optional stand. With a 650nm laser diode light source and 100 scans per second scan speed, users will always enjoy quick and accurate reads. MSRP starts from $239.00

The NuScan 3000 allows automatic recognition and decoding of the most popular barcodes symbologies including UPC Version A & E, EAN-8, EAN-13, JAN-8, JAN-13, Code 39, Codabar, Interleave 2 of 5(ITF 2/5), Code 128, Code 11, Code 93, MSI/Plessey, Pharmancy, Code 32(Italian Pharmancy), and Industrial 2 of 5.

Specifications:

Light Source 650nm Laser Diode
Depth of scan field Up to 23.6 inches.
Width of scan field Up to 11.8 Inches
Scan Speed 100 scans per second
Best Resolution 0.1mm (4mils) -Code 39
Print Contrast 45% or more
Indicators (LED) Two-Color Blue & Red LED & Beeper
HxDxW 6.89 x 4.12 x 2.94 (inches)
Weight 155g (.34 lbs)
Shock Designed to withstand 1.5 m drops



NuScan 2000 Long-Range Handheld CCD Barcode Scanner
The NuScan 2000 features an ergonomic and modern design with a comfortable grip. It also offers an LED scan indicator and programmable beeper. Its innovative dual 2,048 pixel CCD scans up to 100 scans per second with a 5.3 inch scan field for quick, accurate reads. MSRP starts at $169.00.


The NuScan 2000 allows automatic recognition and decoding of the most popular barcodes symbologies including Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN/JAN-8, EAN/JAN-13 and Codabar.

Specifications:

Light Source 630nm visible LED
Depth of scan field Up to 15.75 inches
Width of Scan Field Up to 5.3 inches
Scan Speed 100 scans per second
Optical System 2,048 pixel CCD
Minimum Bar Width 5 mil @ PCS 90%
Print Contrast 30% @ UPC/EAN 100%
Indicators (LED) Two-color LED (green & red)
Beeper Operation Programmable tone and beep time
System Interfaces PS/2, USB 1.1 or Serial Port
HxDxW 6.0 x 4.5 x 3.0 (Inches)
Weight 180g (0.4 lbs)

NuScan 1000 Hand Held Contact CCD Barcode Scanner
The NuScan 1000 features a Read Status LED Indicator, a programmable beeper, and a 2048 pixel CCD with a newly designed scan engine and wide scan window, which enables superior first read rate success. Its durable construction ensures long service life in almost any environment. The built in decoder allows automatic recognition and decoding of the most popular barcodes. MSRP starts from $129.00.
Specifications:

Light Source 660nm visible LED
Depth of Scan Field 0 - 0.79 inches
Width of Scan Field 3.1 inches)
Scan Speed 100 scans per second
Optical System 2048 pixel CCD
Minimum Bar Width 5 mil @ PCS 90%
Print Contrast 30% @ UPC/EAN 100%
Indicators (LED) Red LED
Beeper Operation Programmable tone and beep time
HxDxW 6.85 x 2.26 x 3.5 (Inches)
Weight 170g (0.37 lbs)
Shock Designed to withstand 1m drops

About Adesso
Adesso was founded in 1992. The company manufactures and markets innovative, ergonomic, industrial, programmable, wireless, and foldable keyboards as well as touchpads, mice, numeric keypads and high performance Graphic Tablets. Adesso most successful product lines include its Tru-Form ergonomic keyboards and Glidepoint touchpads.

The company is located at 160 Commerce Way, Walnut, CA 91789. The company can be reached at (909) 839-2929 or via the web at www.adesso.com .


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