The Metrologic ScanPal 2 is a light-weight, portable data collection terminal, designed for all-day, everyday use. The compact design allows the user single handed operation, ease of use, and durability. The Metrologic ScanPal 2 contains an easy-to-use and comprehensive Windows-based application generator and downloading utilities. There are a multitude of applications in which the Metrologic ScanPal 2 excels, including inventory/stock control, shipping and receiving, document monitoring, factory floor data collection, shelf price audits, price checking, asset tracking, warehousing and distribution operations.