I usually see barcode scanners at the retail stores. I didn’t know that there were so many different kinds of barcode scanners until I saw them online. The scanner that seems to be the most handy is the compact gun style laser scanner like the Symbol LS2208. It is one of the best selling scanners on the market. It combines many usable features and a durable scan engine to create a truly reliable, yet affordable handheld laser barcode scanner for retail, healthcare, education and other industrial applications.