We've developed retail software for CF and used UniTech handhelds. they worked very well and were considerably less expensive than Symbol units.

Another handheld possibility is InterMec. I haven't used them but I've heard good things about them.

>>>I am about to purchase a Pocket PC type device from Symbol for using with my company's .NET Compact Framework application. The price for this device, model MC70-90 is kind of high (about $1600 on the web). I was wondering if anyone can recommend a cheaper device with the same capabilities?
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>>>Thank you.
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>>What features on the Symbol is important to you (and your company)?
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>Two features:
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>1. Running application developed with .NET Compact Framework
>2. Integrated bar code scanner.
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>Thank you, Einar.