The NuScan 1600U is the new addition to Adesso's Handheld CCD Barcode Scanner Family. Sharing many of it's predecessors superior qualities, Nuscan 1600U is capable of scanning up to 300 scans per second and scanning away from up to 20 inches thanks to its 32 bit microprocessor. Programming different settings, editing various data, and scanning different 1D barcode symbologies has never been easier with it's built in decoder. Users also don't have to worry about breaking the scanner from accidental drops. It's built-in decoder can read the majority of 1D barcodes in existence and its driver-less operation makes it easy to use with both Windows and Mac operating systems. Easy-to-hold grip and a thumb-switch offer maximum comfort for long scanning use. The 300 scans per second rate and innovative high pixels CCD engine provides fast and accurate scanning results. With its drop protection design, the NuScan 1600U is less likely to become damaged due to accidental drops. The CCD sensor is able to scan barcodes up to 16 inches of scan depth.