Socket Talk

Introducing the CHS 7C: A Low-Cost Barcode Scanner for Smartphones & Tablets

By Samantha Chu, Product Manager, Data Collection Products

Attention IT administrators and operations managers! Are you looking for an affordable, easy-to-use barcode scanner for employees to use with their iPhone, iPad, Galaxy Tab or other mobile device? Socket now offers the CHS 7C, a reliable, high-performing 1D barcode scanner that costs only $237 MSRP — that's  25% less than our other entry-level wireless barcode reader.

The new CHS 7C is the smallest and lightest barcode scanner in our popular CHS Series 7 product line — it weighs only 1.6 ounces (45 g) — yet it provides the dependability and performance you need for mission-critical business applications, all at a competitive price!

With high-volume demand for the CHS 7C, Socket foresees the unit price of scanner components to decrease, potentially resulting in economically-priced cordless scanners below $200.

Besides Apple and Android, the CHS 7C also supports BlackBerry and Windows. It's an all-around versatile scanner that works great with many of the Bluetooth enabled mobile devices, notebooks and PCs actively used in business today.

Never used a CHS and are curious to try? The CHS 7C is a great way to test out the CHS product line if you only need to scan 1D barcodes indoors for basic data entry.

Already a fan of the CHS Series 7? You'll find that the new CHS 7C offers the same solid design, great battery life and extensive wireless range of our other CHS models. It also supports new barcode symbologies such as Inverse 1D, ISSN EAN, UPC/EAN/JAN supplemental redundancy, Coupon Report, ISBT concatenations and Matrix 2 of 5.

Learn more or Purchase online. 

Extreme Makeover – SocketCare Edition!

By Melinda Hughes, SocketCare Service Program Administrator

We’ve been cleaning house here at Socket Mobile and today we unveiled a new and improved version of our SocketCare Service Program.
 
But wait! There’s more.

Not only does SocketCare have a fresh new look, but it’s been enhanced to include a whole new set of packaged offerings that expand product coverage and broaden service options.
The SocketCare Service Program provides customers with unparalleled repair and replacement services and has been expanded to offer two- or three-year coverage, comprehensive coverage (like accidental breakage), program term extensions and technical support for five Socket product lines including the:

• Socket SoMo^® handheld computer
• Socket Bluetooth^® Cordless Hand Scanner^™ Series 7
• Socket CompactFlash RFID Reader Card Series 6
• Socket CompactFlash Scan Card Series 5
• Socket CompactFlash Mag Stripe Reader Card Series 4

We’ve taken the feedback gathered from our customers, partners and distributors and built a stronger, more streamlined version of SocketCare that enables our customers to better budget their technology deployments, efficiently support their working environments and maintain maximum levels of productivity.

Here’s a snapshot of some of the new coverage options:

 

With SocketCare you really can protect your investment and enhance your service!

For more information visit the SocketCare website or read today’s press release.