Bar Code
Many cellular phones available today are capable of reading barcodes. For a cell phone to be capable of reading barcodes it must have a camera and a barcode reading application. Barcode reading applications are available for download from application stores such as the Android Marketplace, iTunes App Store, or the BlackBerry App Word. Users can utilize barcode scanning applications to check and compare prices of products.
Motorola Droid X - Verizon Wireless
The Motorola Droid X from Verizon Wireless is an android-powered handset capable of reading bar codes. The Droid X comes with an 8.0 megapixel camera, 4.3-inch touch screen, 3G mobile Internet, Wi-Fi, and is capable of accessing the Android Marketplace. Users can download applications like Barcode Scanner from the Android Marketplace.
Apple iPhone 4 - AT&T Wireless
The Apple iPhone 4 from AT&T Wireless is a viable barcode reading device. The iPhone 4 comes with a 3.5-inch touch screen, Wi-Fi, 3G mobile Internet and 5-megapixel camera, and is capable of downloading applications from the iTunes App Store. Owners can download barcode reading applications such as the Shop Savvy Barcode Scanner for free from the iTunes App Store.
Blackberry Storm 2 - Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless's BlackBerry Storm 2 is capable of reading bar codes. This model comes with a 3.2-megapixel camera, 3.25-inch touch screen, 3G mobile Internet, Wi-Fi, and is capable of accessing BlackBerry's App World. Users can download barcode reading applications such as the ScanLife Barcode Reader for free from BlackBerry's App World.
HTC EVO - Sprint
Sprint's HTC EVO is an Android powered phone capable of reading barcodes. The HTC EVO comes equipped with a 4.3-inch touch screen, 1 GHz Snapdragon processor, 4G mobile Internet, 1.3 megapixel front facing camera, 8.0 megapixel camera, and access to the Android Marketplace. Owners can download barcode reading applications like the ixMAT Barcode Scanner for free from the Android Marketplace.
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