Chapter 10

Hooked on Phonics: Reader Testing, Selection, and Installation

In This Chapter

bullet Deciding whether to use hand-held, mobile, or fixed-location readers

bullet Identifying the costs involved

bullet Testing readers for performance

bullet Determining your connectivity needs

bullet Evaluating readers for built-in flexibility

bullet Installing readers and antennas

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