Handheld RFID Reader Explained

Handheld RFID readers are light, compact and ruggedly
built to withstand being mishandled. By tethering a cable
to the reader, you can assure yourself of having constant
power and communication to the network. Because mobility
is usually more important, most have wireless capability with
integrated antennas and a rechargeable battery. An even more
versatile unit is created when combined with a barcode scanner.

RFID reading capability is available as an add-on in the form of
a PCMCIA card that can be slotted into small PDAs, tablet PCs
or even cell phones.