Barcode reader can scan linear one-dimensional (1D), two-dimensional (2D), and Portable Document Format 417 (PDF417) barcodes May be held in the hand or placed on a counter or surface for fixed position use 625-nanometer (nm) laser produces lines of light in an omnidirectional pattern to scan barcodes on labels or cell phone screens at different angles 7' USB cable plugs into USB port of a computer or another host system (sold separately) to transmit barcode data Weighs 9.5 oz.; measures 5.512 x 3.232 x 3.150 inches (H x W x D)