Affordable Wireless Scanner from Wasp Technologies Helps Small Retailers, Warehouses Cut Cord; Easy-to-Use Bluetooth Scanner Transmits Bar Code Data up to 160 Feet.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 2004

Small companies can cut the cord with a new, affordable wireless scanner released this week by Wasp Technologies.

The Wasp WWS800 Freedom Scanner can scan bar codes from 1 inch to 10 inches away and transmit data at distances of up to 160 feet. The scanner can transfer up to 100 scans per second to any Microsoft Windows, Microsoft NT, DOS or Macintosh application.

"With this wireless solution, users can take the scanner to their inventory, rather than wasting time and effort moving inventory to and from a stationary scanner," said Steve Coffman, general manager for Wasp Technologies. "We offer the best value in the market for a wireless scanner and highly recommend it to our customers in warehouse, factory, field service and retail environments."

At less than one-half pound, the scanner is ergonomic and simple to use. Its shock-resistant design withstands multiple drops onto concrete from heights of up to 4 feet. The battery charge lasts for 30 hours or 50,000 scans.

The Wasp Freedom Scanner can be purchased in a kit (retail price $595) that includes everything needed to get started: cordless scanner, radio/recharge base unit, cables, recharge power supply and battery pack. It is ready to use right out of the box. Additional scanners (retail price $499 each) can be purchased, with a maximum of seven scanners per base unit.

The Wasp Freedom Scanner is available through leading distributors Tech Data and Ingram Micro and can be purchased from value-added resellers, direct marketing resellers such as TigerDirect, CDW and PC Connection, and other leading retailers including CompUSA, Fry's Electronics and Micro Center.

About Wasp Technologies

Wasp Technologies helps small and mid-sized businesses improve efficiency and productivity. The company offers affordable, easy-to-use hardware and software for inventory control, asset tracking and point-of-sale and barcode applications. Wasp Technologies' bundled solutions are ready to use out of the box, packed with valuable features and backed by free lifetime technical support. Based in Plano, Texas, Wasp Technologies employs 100 and has been in business since 1986. To learn more, visit www.waspbarcode.com or call 214-547-4100.