--- Forwarded Message from [log in to unmask] --- >From: [log in to unmask] >Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 08:49:17 -0500 >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Re: #5493 magnetic stripe readers We've been using a mag stripe reader and barcode wand for circulation/checkouts here at Boston University's lab for 11 years. We got everything from: InPath Devices 230 S. California Ave, Suite 103 Palo Alto, CA 94306 tel 650 325 0379 website www.inpath.com In 11 years we've done one wand replacement and one total replacement of both stripe reader and wand. The most recent hardware upgrade was to the PW-500-02 Stripe and card reader plus WND-OPT-01 Wand ($395 total). Replacement wands run $75-100, so the total package if you just want a stripe reader could be ~ $300. We are Mac-based for circ activity and have been very happy with the equipment and the service InPath provides. We are a high volume user. Note: InPath used to be called TPS Electronics. let us know what you find; others may be interested bruce Bruce Parkhurst Geddes Language Center Boston University [log in to unmask] ,