Cell Phone Barcode Scanners? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Slims · 12-05-2008, 07:19 PM

I was listening to NPR not too long ago and heard about an interesting cell phone app:

Apparently it is a barcode scanner that searches online for whatever product you 'scan' to compare prices. Uses the phones camera to take a picture of the barcode and then 'read' it.

I tried to search around for it, but I am lost. There are several available, but none of them seem fully developed.

I have an ATT Tilt, if it matters.

Have any of you guys used a similar program? What was it called?

Rekna · 12-06-2008, 09:17 AM

There are 2 of them on the G1: ShopSavy and Compare Anywhere.

telekinetic · 12-06-2008, 12:41 PM

Yep. I use Compare Anywhere, but Shop Savy is more popular. They both rule...haven't heard of them being for anything other than the G1 though.

AquaFox · 12-06-2008, 08:58 PM

i've been using a scanner thing for QR code on my windows mobile phone... but always been wanting something to do 2D barcodes, the potential shopping features do sound pretty cool. I'm looking for more software titles, will report back if i find anything good :-)

telekinetic · 12-06-2008, 10:10 PM

Barcode scanner for the G1 does QR's...dunno if it's also for Windows Mobile.

itlain · 12-11-2008, 12:02 PM

I also use ShopSavvy for the G1. Absolutely phenomanal application. Has saved me quite a bit of money already.

Rekna · 12-11-2008, 02:53 PM

The nice thing about these programs is for stores like home depot. They match local competitors and then take 10% more off the matching price. Before I buy anything there I scan it and see if it is cheaper at one of their local competitors.

12-05-2008, 07:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Slims Eccentric insomniac Location: North Carolina	Cell Phone Barcode Scanners? I was listening to NPR not too long ago and heard about an interesting cell phone app: Apparently it is a barcode scanner that searches online for whatever product you 'scan' to compare prices. Uses the phones camera to take a picture of the barcode and then 'read' it. I tried to search around for it, but I am lost. There are several available, but none of them seem fully developed. I have an ATT Tilt, if it matters. Have any of you guys used a similar program? What was it called? __________________ "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." - Winston Churchill "All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dream with open eyes, to make it possible." Seven Pillars of Wisdom, T.E. Lawrence

12-06-2008, 12:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
telekinetic zomgomgomgomgomgomg Location: Fauxenix, Azerona	Yep. I use Compare Anywhere, but Shop Savy is more popular. They both rule...haven't heard of them being for anything other than the G1 though. __________________ twisted no more

12-06-2008, 08:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
AquaFox WaterDog	i've been using a scanner thing for QR code on my windows mobile phone... but always been wanting something to do 2D barcodes, the potential shopping features do sound pretty cool. I'm looking for more software titles, will report back if i find anything good :-) __________________ ...AquaFox...

12-06-2008, 10:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
telekinetic zomgomgomgomgomgomg Location: Fauxenix, Azerona	Barcode scanner for the G1 does QR's...dunno if it's also for Windows Mobile. __________________ twisted no more

12-11-2008, 12:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
itlain Upright Location: Fort Lewis, WA	I also use ShopSavvy for the G1. Absolutely phenomanal application. Has saved me quite a bit of money already. __________________ Support the troops, if not the war.

12-06-2008, 09:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rekna Junkie	There are 2 of them on the G1: ShopSavy and Compare Anywhere.

12-11-2008, 02:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rekna Junkie	The nice thing about these programs is for stores like home depot. They match local competitors and then take 10% more off the matching price. Before I buy anything there I scan it and see if it is cheaper at one of their local competitors.