I recently decided that life would be much easier if I had a magstripe reader for my computer. So, I found a USB 3 Track magstripe reader for about $40.
Sure, the Zebra p330i can read cards, but if it is malfunctioning (not too far of a stretch) then how can I test cards? In addition to that, I need to be able to read cards without emptying the blank card holder. It connects immediately in by USB and emulates a keyboard. Apparently I can do some programming on it, but I have not figured out quite how yet.
Not world changing technology, but this was a good price.
Edit: This is almost as much fun as playing around with my CueCat which cost about $1 at a yard sale last year.
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