Time is the key essence of shopping and Murphy’s third law; “anything that can go wrong will go wrong” comes into play while you are at the grocery store and running out of time! To facilitate efficient time management and answer your query regarding that can of soup Motorola has come out with it’s helpful arm; the MC17 portable shopping scanner. The device runs on Windows CE 5.0 and Explorer 6.0 and can the can’s price, find comparable brands and their prices, scan a coupon and pay for it without you ever reaching that checkout line. Essentially this hand-held device will tell me the price of my can of soup, tell me about the variations available, if any discounts on them are valid plus do I get any freebies with it. What’s more I give the checkout counter a total miss!

The MC17 is priced at $995, I hope my neighborhood grocery store invests in one. The key features re listed below.
-Windows CE 5.0 with Internet Explorer 6.0 — Standard and familiar application tool set for building custom and secure web based retail solutions
-Easy single-hand use through ergonomic lightweight design with a large easy to read color display
-Simplistic user interface is intuitive for consumers of all ages
-Durable construction designed to withstand everyday drops and spills
-Easy deployment and day-to-day manageability with the Motorola Mobility Services Platform
-Customizable, field-replaceable top cover for additional promotional and advertising opportunities
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