Socket Communications introduces the Socket CompactFlash Scan Card 5X, a stacked-linear bar code scanner. It is the first device in a new line of Socket 2D bar code scanners designed to address the fast-growing market for 2D and omni-directional scanning. Future versions in the family line will include the Socket Cordless Hand Scanner 7X and the Socket Cordless Ring Scanner 9X.

2D bar code symbologies provide the ability to generate small labels with a high-data capacity that can be used in a wide variety of environments. Spurred by regulatory mandates and the need to cut costs, many industries continue to implement 2D bar code applications. The Socket CF Scan Card 5X reads all popular linear, stacked-linear, 2D/Matrix and postal symbols, including MaxiCode, Data Matrix, QR Code and PDF417, among others.

The Socket CF Scan Card 5X carries a manufacturers suggested retail price of $679.00 USD. General worldwide availability of the Socket CF Scan Card 5X is expected in the latter part of the second quarter of 2007.

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