This is yet another great app for the n900. I've been using it for a few months now and it keeps getting better and better and I want to say thanks... THANK YOU!
Right you asked for feedback and I'll provide. Yes it does startup quicker. It does feel smoother and the scan on request feature is great. There is one slight issue with the new build though. On startup the display gives a high fps reading (~70fps) until one opens the camera shutter. Now I don't open the shutter first because that loads the camera app, and sometimes it's a while before I actually use the app after starting it. I use this app in conjunction with PresenceVNC so I can copy the barcode into a proprietory Windows application. Sometimes the program needs to be started up and logged into. And sometimes a customer comes into the shop and I have to put the phone down and serve them, all before realising that I've not opened the shutter. So you can understand my concern.
One more thing if I may, can you enable the scan to be activated by the spacebar? I tend to use the app with the keyboard open and it's not that easy using the shutter button with the screen up. This is still a fantastic app even with the little issues. Thanks again, mrsellout