There are various methods for remote data interfacing with Counterpoint. Popular choices include:

SYMBOL PDT Batch Solutions

Description: Small handheld units with keypad and two to eight line screen. Symbol units have a built in laser scanner. Small screen displays just the fields needed for the function. Need to synchronize (dock) unit to transfer data to PC and Counterpoint.

Functions: Physical Count, Receiving, Transfers, and Order Lines.
Small size and durability. Can accept typed entries.

Restrictions: Does not effect Counterpoint user count. No validation of entry until loaded into Counterpoint.

Advantages: Possible purchase of Data Interchange, and PDT Application.

Palm / Symbol Batch Solutions

Description: Small handheld units running the Palm Operating System. Comes with installed Rolodex, calendar, and note taking software. Symbol units have built-in laser scanner. Some models are more durable than others are. Small screen displays just the fields needed for the function. Need to synchronize (dock) unit to transfer data to and from PC and Counterpoint.

Functions: Physical Count, Order Lines, Receiving, Transfers, Price Maintenance, Label & Slip Printing.
Small size and durability. Can accept hand written entries (graffiti).
Does not affect Counterpoint user count.

Advantages: Number of records and barcodes loaded for look-ups are limited and dependent on model.
Possible purchase of Data Interchange and SQL Connection Options, and application software.

CP Wireless

Description: Small Handheld units running either Windows CE or Palm O/S and a browser. Comes with installed Rolodex, calendar, and not taking software. Symbol units have a built-in laser scanner. Some models are more durable than others are. Small Screen displays just the fields needed for the function.
Mobile (pre-scan) Tickets, Item & Price Functions, Quick Counts, Tags, and Customer Info. Small size and durability.

Functions: Live look-up and entry into Counterpoint.

Advantages: Must be on wireless connection. Purchase of CP Wireless Option, Device License's), and CSS.

Tablet PCs

Description: Think of a notebook computer without the "clam-shell", without the keyboard portion. The screen part is about an inch think and is a touch screen. The computer components are contained within the screen housing. The unit can be used with or without a keyboard / mouse and is normally used with a stylus or your finger similar to a Palm Pilot. Ports include, USB, VGA, RJ45, and an antenna for wireless network communications. USB scanners work fine with the Viewsonic models.
Runs full Counterpoint (unmodified)
No additional user training

Functions: Live look-up and entry into Counterpoint.

Advantages: POS (non-Touch screen Version) does not allow for <alt> keys without a keyboard. (Viewsonic on screen keyboard can provide these keystrokes).  Live Physical Count Entry screen does not provide for count accumulations. Durability is the same as a notebook.

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