LOS ANGELES, Apr 20, 2007 / --- In a hurry at the grocery store or convenience store but can’t find a sales associate? Don’t worry, high tech devices like the Hand Held Products IK 8570 Image Kiosk will get you the information you need.

Already available to retailers and of course your favorite store, the IK8570 is a self-service device that assists customers effectively and efficiently by providing them with a wide range of self-service functionalities including price checking, product information look-up and frequent shopper or loyalty program administration.

Powered by Adaptus® Imaging Technology 5.0 and based on the Microsoft® Windows® CE 5.0 operating system, the interface is familiar with a very short, even zero learning curve.

"Today's customers are busier than ever and demand fast, efficient service. With the Image Kiosk 8570, they can bypass the need to find a store associate and quickly access information through a simple scan or touch of a button," said Jessica Penizotto, Product Manager for the IK8570 in a statement.

"This gives retailers an opportunity to provide an enhanced level of service to their customers in a cost-effective way, " Penizotto added.

With features such as fast, omni-directional scanning of all barcodes for intuitive use and color LCD touchscreen for easy navigation and high-impact messaging, the IK8570 is easy to use. It is even equipped with a magnetic stripe card reader for accessing loyalty card accounts, gift card balance look-up and other non-payment transactions

For retailers, the Wireless LAN and Ethernet connectivity provides deployment flexibility and the USB port offers simple peripheral connectivity, enabling users to extend the IK8570's capabilities

For more information, please visit: www.handheld.com/8570