what did you use this for? I am looking to use it in my classroom for students to check out classroom books!
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I us it to scan electronics parts into a database. Its a lot faster then typing in the part number one by one. This type of scanner just acts like a keyboard. Whatever is on the barcode will be typed into the computer.
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I actually used it to track all of my DVDs and CDs and BlueRay. When I borrow them out, I scan the code and click a name. I user Movie Collector to do this, but for your purpose, you could use Book Collector, by the same company. http://www.collectorz.com/book/. it will Automatically download full book details and cover images. Just enter author and title, enter ISBNs or scan ISBN barcodes with this barcode reader.
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I use it to read the bar codes on my keys for my inventory. I highly recommend it would help you keep track of your books.
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I got this for reading DVD barcodes but have used it for other things too. It's a general purpose barcode scanner that could be used for any number of things. The latest? Giveaway coupons with a barcode serial number.
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I have used it for documents and pictures. It is very high quality and I have been very happy with it. I'm not sure about books as I have scanned things flat without the middle being bent.
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I would think you use in class room with no problem. You realize that can only show 5in.x5in. at a time. That is the size of the opening of the show window.
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I think it probably could be used as a book light, if you have something on which to clip it. (Not the book, as you need to turn the pages!). I use it as a light for my grand piano. It really works well for that. I clip it to the piano rack.
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I use it for my anatomy book. The book is around 3inches and it works pretty good. When I first used it, it took some maneuvering to get the book to be even but there was so much weight on one side of the stand. If it is a good price get it! It folds up for easy storage!
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You sure could. One of the most useful things in my classroom. I can use it standing up teaching, or turn my desk chair toward it and use it sitting. Nice little storage underneath, and not rickety at all. Good quality.
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It works really well in a classroom. Record what is being said and review it later.
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I have a mixture of hardback and paperback cookbooks on my shelves and they are holding up fine. If they are average size books, I would say you should be fine. However if you are using them for college size text books on a full shelf, I might hesitate in the purchase. Also I am not accessing my books everyday like you may in a classroom. If you are working with small kids who might climb on the shelves than I would not purchase it for a classroom.
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I wouldn't use it for heavy books, the material is a bit thin. It's more for lighter items I think.
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Yes, Ruth, it's EXCELLENT for reading books! It's also very compact for travel with your books. You'll be very pleased with it!
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I'm am not sure about that. If they are small and magnetic it might work. My high schooler is using it for pictures and school related items. We have 2. They are sturdy and beautiful. Might be best to ask the seller....
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Good question. Our kids started using it out of the box and have not had to check! Next time I get into classroom, I will check. Sorry!
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It could possibly work for books that are dvd size or smaller. You could also use less shelves if they're bigger. But you would have to make sure they're as wide as dvds being the shelf itself is more narrow
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I use it for just that! Once in a while, I run into a problem with the page sliding a little. This is due to the thin paper and glossy finish, I believe. I have also noticed with some of these glossy mag pages, lines will appear in the scan... Also due to the gloss finish, I am assuming. But, for the most part, it is great for scanning notes, magazine pages, documents, receipts, etc.
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You can purchase either a stand alone wireless keyboard or a case with one attached to it. This would work for note taking in class as long as you had the room to have the keyboard. A lot of students have switched to using a Chromebook. Might want to look into the Chromebook option.
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My elementary schooler uses it for 3 Ring binder and lunchbag folded on top. I don't think you can get a High school textbook AND 'several' notebooks in it.
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Use a clipboard or those scholastic portfolios/folders, either upright or turned sideways as a backing & slip the sheet music in front of it; the music at the bottom could be blocked by the uprights of the holders forcing u to look around them, with imagination it can be used for a variety of tasks. I WAS a trombonist, but I never use this stand to play music, I did use it - on occasions - to hold my high school text book when I actually went to class!! lol!!