Touchscreens (All-in-Ones)


What Is a touchscreen?

Also called a terminal or an all-around, a touchscreen is a version of a desktop computer. Touchscreens include all the standard elements of a desktop computer, with the inclusion of a touchscreen monitor.

Touchscreens operate your point of sale and will be the most important piece of hardware in your system.

What are the minimum specs for a POS touchscreen?

Your point of sale software determines the minimal computing specifications you require. We recommend having at least 4GB of RAM and at least a 1.8GHz processor. As you increase the amount of POS stations at your organization, you will also want to boost the processing power of your touchscreen. We recommend at least a 2.0GHz chip for the server station if three or more stations are situated at exactly the exact same shop (the server station is the POS station that houses your database and acts as a server to the other terminals).

Why do touchscreen prices change so much?

Prices can fluctuate significantly based on computing power, and like every POS technology, name brand. If you discover a computer in a very low price, double-check the specs and be sure they fulfill the minimum requirements of the software you are contemplating.

Another pricing variable is commercial grade versus consumer grade. Point of sale systems are supposed to be used in rugged environments. Perhaps you have seen a bartender put in an order while multiple patrons are yelling for them? They do not use the touchscreen softly. While consumer-grade touchscreens are a lot cheaper, they can't resist the daily usage of a point of sale.

What about monitors? Do I need a POS touchscreen or can I use a mouse?

You can use either, but your touchscreen acts as a giant mouse by letting you point and click (i.e., touch). The most important benefit of a POS touchscreen is that it allows for a faster workflow and more efficient order entry.

In actuality, these POS programs are designed specifically for use with touchscreens -- featuring big buttons which can be pressed easily. However, there are a number of software programs that have little buttons and dropdown menus, which would work better with a conventional mouse. The choice is yours!

There are numerous distinct kinds of POS touch technology on the current market, and if you've ever used a point of sale system, you might have noticed that the display is different than your iPhone's. This is because POS systems typically use resistive technology, meaning the monitor is coated with pressure-sensitive film. IPhones, on the other hand, respond to fluctuations in electric currents rather than pressure, which is the reason why you can not operate your mobile phone with gloves on.

Are there any substitutes for a POS touchscreen?

We occasionally sell a conventional desktop PC bundled with another touch monitor. Though this is a more cost-effective solution, it is not suggested. Touchscreens are made to withstand industrial environments and are somewhat more rugged than traditional towers.

Sources

https://www.connectpos.com/magento-pos/

https://www.connectpos.com/shopify-pos/

https://www.connectpos.com/bigcommerce-pos/



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