PDA with barcode reader recommendations?

[jsmith at alum.mit.edu]

On 2/4/08, Peter Dobratz <peter at dobratz.us> wrote:
> Can anyone recommend a PDA with the following features?:
> - built in barcode reader.  Needs to read standard retail barcodes
> (such as those found on a six-pack of beer).  A PDA with barcode
> attachment would work, but no dongles.
> - connects to linux using USB or some other standard interface, and
> doesn't require a kernel recompile (using stock Ubuntu 7.10 x86)
> - can run custom applications.  Python and wxWindows would be sweet,
> but anything that can be developed on linux would be fine.
> - hobbyist price, sub $500.
>
> Does such a device exist?
>

I believe if you check linuxdevices.com or back issues of Linux
Journal, there's a hand-held barcode reader from AMS that runs Linux.
Not certain the cost, and don't currently have access to the sites.

jeff