POS purchase: What hardware do you really need?
The question of the right hardware is often complex and not easy to answer, especially for founders. In this article, we show you useful criteria and introduce you to the right set-up for your individual needs.
Quick steps to a recommendation for your industry
Which cash register do you need as a beautician, restaurateur or tattoo artist? The answer is as individual as your work. But there are various criteria that can help you decide.
1. equipment available or all new?
Our ready2order POS software runs on our own hardware, of course, but also on your compatible devices such as tablet, smartphone, laptop or PC - on iOS, Android and Windows. So you are free to decide what your POS device should look like.
2 Where is your workplace?
Are you travelling with your company - at the table, at markets or with customers - or do you pay on site at the counter? Do you have a lot or little space for your cash register? Do you have reliable access to an Internet connection or are you sometimes travelling without a network?
Are you travelling a lot or mostly on site?
Do you work in a shop or have a restaurant? Then our ready2order hardware is your faithful companion. Are you often mobile and hectic is your constant companion? Then you can also operate our POS system on your iPad, smartphone or laptop and have your cash register under control at all times.
Small range or large volume?
Our ready2order hardware is the perfect solution for less than 1,000 items - devices, cash register and management from a single source. With over 1,000 items and more than 15 product groups, high-end tablets, laptops or PCs deliver maximum performance - ideal for companies with a broad product range that need to cover more than one business segment.
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Which POS system works best in your workplace? |
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Recommended device |
Why do we recommend it? |
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Mobile or little space |
Smartphone, iPad or Samsung tablet |
Fast, clear and reliable Can be combined with receipt printer, scanner and card reader if required |
Bar/counter as centre of business |
readyMax |
The heart & soul of your business Cash register, receipt printer and customer display - can be combined with scanner, cash drawer and card reader |
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Computer, laptop, Mac, iPad or Samsung tablet |
Fast and compatible Can be combined with receipt printer, cash drawer scanner and card reader |
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3. which POS system do you need?
In this blog post, you can find out more about the necessary POS functions for services, retail and catering: Our basic subscription is sufficient for most companies.
With ready2order, you only pay for the features you really need:
- Base package: Suitable for service, retail and catering without table operation.
- + Gastro package: The sensible addition if you want to work in your Gastro business with table operation and radio receipt.
By the way: Cash in favourably even in seasonal operation!
Did you know that our ready2order annual subscription is also worthwhile in seasonal operation? In our blog post, we calculate exactly why you can often save even more compared to individual monthly licences.
4. which additional devices do you need at the checkout?
- Integrated printer: readyMax already has an integrated receipt printer and can be connected to other printers (e.g. for wireless receipts to the kitchen and bar in catering operations).
- Combinable: Smartphone, tablet/iPad and computer/laptop can be connected to one or more printers via Bluetooth or USB.
Various additional devices can also be connected to our POS software:
- Cash drawer: Possible with readyMax directly and all other compatible devices via the receipt printer.
- Card terminal: For readyMax and all other devices compatible with our software, the card reader can be connected via a cloud connection.
- Barcode scanner: Possible for readyMax and all other compatible devices via Bluetooth or USB.
Sabine Amler
Senior Content Manager
As a trained saleswoman, Sabine knows both sides of the shop counter.
She combines this expertise with many years of experience in SEO and marketing.