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Why are pointofsale devices so freaking expensive???

 
Anonymous Coward
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10/04/2022 10:05 PM
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Why are pointofsale devices so freaking expensive???
Found a used one for 140... new is 300... its for a "box" platform... looks like it prints receipts too... You would think that shit would be cheaper...
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10/04/2022 10:15 PM
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Re: Why are pointofsale devices so freaking expensive???
It is a niche form factor for the hardware. You can build one that doesn't look as slick on the cheap though. Touchscreen monitor with minipc velcro'ed on back sitting on a cash drawer and connected to thermal printer.

Most expensive part are those frackin thermal printers - they are tanks though.
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10/04/2022 10:19 PM
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Re: Why are pointofsale devices so freaking expensive???
It is a niche form factor for the hardware. You can build one that doesn't look as slick on the cheap though. Touchscreen monitor with minipc velcro'ed on back sitting on a cash drawer and connected to thermal printer.

Most expensive part are those frackin thermal printers - they are tanks though.
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How would I build one? I dont care what it looks like... thanks for the input!!
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10/04/2022 10:24 PM
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Re: Why are pointofsale devices so freaking expensive???
If you build your own do you have access to CC sales or other payment methods?





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