Symbol Technologies Introduces Digital Imager With Bar Code, Imaging and Enhanced Text Reading Capabilities

Symbol Technologies Introduces Digital Imager With Bar Code, Imaging and Enhanced Text Reading Capabilities

September 21, 2006

All-in-one Device Captures Bar Codes, Prescriptions and Invoices -- Automates Retail Customer Data Entry Process

    HOLTSVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 21 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
Symbol Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: SBL), The Enterprise
Mobility Company(TM), today introduced the DS6707 handheld
digital imager scanner designed for bar code scanning and
image capture in a multitude of environments. The DS6707
builds on Symbol's legacy of innovation by creating a
handheld scanner with a 1.3 Megapixel imager capable of
capturing and transferring images up to 8.5 x 11 inches
(21.59 cm x 27.94 cm). Pharmacies, retailers and
manufacturers can use the device to scan bar codes and
capture, store and instantly recover documents and images
for increased employee productivity and streamlined
business operations. 

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    Designed to help reduce capital and operating expenses,
the DS6707 digital imager scanner eliminates the need to
purchase, manage and support additional devices such as
digital cameras, document scanners and separate barcode
scanners for varying symbologies. Whether the customer
needs to read one-dimensional (1D), two-dimensional (2D),
PDF417 or postal codes, the Symbol DS6707 scanner maximizes
employee productivity with omni-directional data capture
capabilities. The durable DS6707 scanner also features text
enhancement technology that sharpens the clarity of scanned
text documents, such as prescriptions or shipment labels
that often include small print, to automate processes and
reduce administrative costs. 

    "With Symbol's latest digital scanner in hand,
customers can use one device for all of their barcode and
image capture needs," said Bob Sanders, vice president
and general manager of Symbol's advanced data capture
division. "The new DS6707 offers a versatile tool to
support image capture and transfer for flexibility in
enabling customers to roll out current and future
applications that can save them time and resources."

    In retail outlets, the device can capture data embedded
in a PDF417 code-from a United States driver's license, for
instance-to automatically populate credit card applications
and merchandise credit/return forms which improves
productivity and keeps customer lines moving. In stockrooms
and back-end retail environments, employees can use the
scanner to record damaged shipments. 

    To help customers protect their investment in the
device and maintain peak performance, Symbol Global
Services offers Service from the Start Advance Exchange
Support for the DS6707. This multi-year service agreement
provides next-business-day delivery of a replacement device
for maximum uptime. Service from the Start Advance Exchange
Support also includes Symbol's unique Comprehensive
Coverage, which extends normal wear and tear to cover
accidental damage to scan elements, exit windows, and other
internal and external components at no extra charge --
virtually eliminating unforeseen repair expenses.

    The Symbol DS6707 digital imager scanner has a list
price of $389 and is available to order globally through
Symbol partners.

    About Symbol Technologies 

    Symbol Technologies, Inc., The Enterprise Mobility
Company(TM), is a recognized worldwide leader in enterprise
mobility, delivering products and solutions that capture,
move and manage information in real time to and from the
point of business activity. Symbol enterprise mobility
solutions integrate advanced data capture products, radio
frequency identification technology, mobile computing
platforms, wireless infrastructure, mobility software and
world-class services programs. Symbol enterprise mobility
products and solutions are proven to increase workforce
productivity, reduce operating costs, drive operational
efficiencies and realize competitive advantages for the
world's leading companies. More information is available at
http://www.symbol.com .

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     Symbol Technologies, Inc.          
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