GOOD DESIGN AWARD

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Award-winning item: Hand-held CCD Wireless Bluetooth Barcode Scanner [VEGA]
Business Owner: Retail Industry
Domain/Category: Communication devices - Communication devices for industry and public use
Company: Champtek Inc. (Taiwan)
Award Number: 08C15042
Outline of Good Design Award winners: Outline of Good Design Award winners 2008

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Outline: VEGA CCD scanner is positioned as a handheld barcode scanner with Bluetooth function. It targets operators in retail environments, such as petrol station, fashion, DIY stores. In a retail environment, users can utilize VEGA which has high performance and considerate design features to handle every barcode scan tasks easily. VEGA features with "High Tech, High Touch" experience, ergonomic design consideration, and thoughtful usability for operators. Overall, VEGA creates innovative experience for the auto-identification business and benefits its users as well.
Producer: KC Wang, CEO, Taipei Headquarter, Champtek Inc.
Director: Ron Verweij, Design Director, EYE-D Designed Innovation
Designer: Ron Verweij, Design Director, EYE-D Designed Innovation
More information: http://www.champtek.com
Market release pending: 2008/7/1

Evaluation

Nicely designed scanner. The grip is well shaped and is easy to hold on. Buttons are also easy to press and user-friendly. There is a sense of unity between a scanner and a charger, and a new design is being proposed for a scanner.