As I understand it the program is free but the license allows for business use. After entering the license the title bar adds the name you gave to the end of the title, but still says freeware. It seems to work okay, although you do need to know what type of barcode you have, unlike a "real" reader. It would be nice if it at least searched the image for common types. Also I couldn't find a way to show the image fitted to the screen, rather than zoomed right in, plus there aren't handy image sizing controls.

JohnL  –  7 years ago  –  Ritieni questo commento utile? sì | no (+44)

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Why should I pay $19.99 or install this app, free today, for something that my smartphone can do for free?

Harry  –  7 years ago  –  Ritieni questo commento utile? sì | no (+39)

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The developer should understand that a BAR code in one place of business may not match the computer readout in another place of business, because a BAR code can be re-assigned to a different product and price. BAR code is just a guide for description and price for the scanners connected to the local store computer only and it is as good as the person assigning that code. Same BAR code used at Amazon and in a local grocery store may be a total different item.

MKI  –  7 years ago  –  Ritieni questo commento utile? sì | no (+16)

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MKI, It depends on the BAR code thou. A UPC is a BAR code and does not change on a product UNLESS that product is upgraded or, in the case of parts, changes suppliers/manufactures. That UPC for a can of Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup is the same at Safeway as it is at Loblaws.

The BAR code you refer to is the SKU or, as Amazon loves using, the LPN, and does change from company to company, as it is an internal unit to that company, not just their local store.

That being said, what is the use of having this, unless you are a business who can put it to use? If it was a mobile version (Android, iOS, Windows, BBS) then, might consider it.

MKI, It depends on the BAR code thou. A UPC is a BAR code and does not change on a product UNLESS that product is upgraded or, in the case of parts, changes suppliers/manufactures. That UPC for a can of Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup is the same at Safeway as it is at Loblaws. The BAR code you refer to is the SKU or, as Amazon loves using, the LPN, and does change from company to company, as it is an internal unit to that company, not just their local store. That being said, what is the use of having this, unless you are a business who can put it to use? If it was a mobile version (Android, iOS, Windows, BBS) then, might consider it.
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DJ  –  7 years ago  –  Ritieni questo commento utile? sì | no (+21)

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Why would I want to read a barcode? People who need to read barcodes obviously have the right equipment/software to do it. Is it some new hobby?

Donald Trumpet  –  7 years ago  –  Ritieni questo commento utile? sì | no (+20)

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What, really, would this tell the average Joe Blow (or even more likely Jane Blow) that he/she really needs to know?

If it would tell you all about the product, it's ingredients (if food) and proportions, where it was made, how you should use it... etc., etc., it might be worth having.

But I would imagine there must be about 13.54 readers of GOTD that might find it useful -- one day.

Anyway, who wants to carry around a PC to scan barcodes up and down the country, when a mobile will do the job just as well, and with less restrictions?

Or maybe I'm missing something...??

Tranmontane  –  7 years ago  –  Ritieni questo commento utile? sì | no (+19)

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