Portable Barcode Scanner...

I know it's silly but I am memorized with the portable barcode scanner that you see in use at the supermarket. I like the little laser beam that scans the items and it still boggles me how it can read something from some black printed lines.

The technology is pretty old now and could be seen as low tech. But it's still in use so obviously just one of those brilliantly simple idea that is yet to be eclipsed by microchips and such things. Although I have no doubts they are working on phasing the technology out in pursuit of more cash.

Anyway for now barcodes and barcode scanners rule and I think they are great! Next time you are at the supermarket just take a look at the portable barcode scanner and you will realize how cool it is!