BlueStar to Distribute Datalogic Scanning Magellan(r) 8400 Scanner

Released on: October 30, 2007, 10:26 am

Press Release Author: BlueStar

Industry: Electronics

Press Release Summary: BlueStar is announcing its distribution of the new Magellan
8400 scanner from Datalogic Scanning. This high-performing, "green" POS bi-optic
scanner is the newest member of the Magellan product family and features low power
consumption.

Press Release Body: Florence, KY-October 30, 2007-BlueStar, the leading innovator in
solutions-based distribution for Auto ID, Point-of-Sale, Mobility and RFID products,
is announcing it is distributing the new Datalogic Scanning Magellan® 8400 scanner.
The Magellan® 8400 scanner is a high-performance POS bi-optic scanner. This newest
Magellan® improves operational efficiency by achieving outstanding first-pass-read
rates and offering the newest Datalogic Scanning bi-optic technology for reading
poor-quality bar code labels.

The Magellan® 8400 scanner/scale comes standard with the exclusive and patented
All-Weighs® platter for significantly reducing produce shrink at the front end
caused by inaccurate weighing. The product's quality and reliability significantly
reduces component failure points. The Magellan® 8400 is available as either a
scanner/scale or as a scanner only. The scanner/scale is available in two lengths:
long and medium. The scanner alone is available in three lengths: long, medium, and
short.

"The Magellan® 8400 high-performance bi-optic scanner delivers best-in-class
performance and value. High-volume checkout customers will benefit from the Magellan
family's renowned quality and reliability," says Dave Sullivan, Senior Vice
President of Worldwide Sales, Services, and Marketing at Datalogic Scanning, Inc.

"BlueStar is excited to include the Datalogic Scanning Magellan® 8400 in our
high-performance POS scanner offerings. It not only features low power consumption,
but is also a 'green' product," says Mark Fraker, BlueStar's VP of Marketing.

About Datalogic Scanning
Headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, Datalogic Scanning, Inc. is the recognized #1
worldwide leader in high-performance, fixed-position retail point-of-sale scanners
and the #2 global market leader with the most complete line of general purpose and
ruggedized hand-held scanners. Over thirty years ago, on June 26, 1974, Datalogic
Scanning made history with the first commercial bar code scan. A "10-pack" of
Wrigley's Juicy Fruit chewing gum was scanned at the Marsh Supermarket in Troy,
Ohio. Since then, Datalogic bar code scanners have been setting industry standards
with the distinctive hallmark of high-quality products, cutting-edge technology,
meticulous design, and proven reliability.

Datalogic Scanning, a division of the Datalogic Group, serves multiple industries
throughout the retail supply chain and distribution channel. All-Weighs® and
Magellan® are registered trademarks of Datalogic Scanning, Inc. OmegaTekT is a
trademark of Datalogic Scanning, Inc. Datalogic is a registered trademark of
Datalogic S.p.A. in many countries and the Datalogic logo is a trademark of
Datalogic S.p.A.

About BlueStar
BlueStar is a leading solutions-based distributor of point-of-sale, bar coding, data
collection, radio frequency identification (RFID), and wireless mobility products.
BlueStar works exclusively with VAR Partners, providing them with complete solutions
at competitive prices. The company brings unequaled expertise to the market, offers
award-winning technical support and is an authorized service center for a growing
number of manufacturers. For more information about BlueStar, please contact a
BlueStar sales representative or log on to www.bluestarinc.com.


Web Site: http://www.bluestarinc.com

Contact Details: Kacey King
Communications/PR Specialist
BlueStar
800-354-9776, ext. 3275
kking@bluestarinc.com

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