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Restaurant Touch Screen Systems

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Eocene

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I have heard about this restaurant systems that go for around 5k (I’m talking about a single station for 5k)
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Does anyone know how much it might take to recreate just the hardware aspect of it?

I was wondering if anyone knew the specs of these systems… and also of course what features the software offers… I’m just curious to know how this systems work and what they do (I am guessing they have some database implementations and such features that would be ideal for a restaurant environment.).


Thanks
 
the one my dad's bakery has is just a micro atx board with a p4 in it combined with a 15" touch screen LCD and runs win2k. And yes it does cost about 5K though I think some of that goes towards the software that they use. I'm sure you could build something simmular for less then 2K.
 
Eocene said:
I have heard about this restaurant systems that go for around 5k (I’m talking about a single station for 5k)
.

Does anyone know how much it might take to recreate just the hardware aspect of it?

I was wondering if anyone knew the specs of these systems… and also of course what features the software offers… I’m just curious to know how this systems work and what they do (I am guessing they have some database implementations and such features that would be ideal for a restaurant environment.).


Thanks
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It might really be helpful if you told us WHICH restaurant system it was.. considering there are about 40 of them that i know of.
 
I'm not sure which one it was but you are right.. it is mainly the software.. I've checked some deals online and they usually have a monthyl fee on the software.
 
Eocene said:
I'm not sure which one it was but you are right.. it is mainly the software.. I've checked some deals online and they usually have a monthyl fee on the software.
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The monthly fee usually includes tech-support as well as frequent updates; that is how software in service industries is usually handled.
 
....the "point of sale" system in one of the local watering holes is called (I'm not kidding here) the "POS Mark I".

Gooooo Marketing...!!!! ....:D

Most seem to be pretty modest PC systems with touch screens and specialized software.....little more.

Regards - B.B.S.
 
Go under dell business and they have packages including hardware for around 2k or less.


they even have a quickbooks ver for food service business's
 
Most point of sale systems can be built for alot cheaper than they sell them, being you get to choose how fast the processor is etc.

The touch screen LCD is what sets you back.
If space isnt a huge issue, you could just buy a normal LCD and buy a Overlay for it. It will be heaps cheaper

-randyc
 
They are just normal pc's with touchscreen lcds and usually HP printers. The LCDs are about 500 i think for the 15in touchscreens and the printers I cant recall. Anyway, there are two types of printers usually, the silent lasers for dining rooms and then the normal noisy ones for the kitchen. Other then that you just need the software (which is where all the money is)
 
The only printers usually involved in POS Systems in a Restaurant:
Front Computers/Public Areas - Thermal Receipt Printers (Usually Brother brand) for printing out receipts and to sign credit card papers.
Back offices - One or two laser printeres for end of day reports
And some people will choose to substitute the thermal receipt printers with a dot matrix style receipt printer for economical issues.
Pizza Parlors that do deliveries will also have a "Thermal Tag" Printer, which prints the little labels for the side of the pizza boxes.
I'm good with POS stuff so if you have questions, I have answers.

-randyc
 
i work with POS's everyday and i can tell you the most solid thermal printer i have used is the IBM 4610 suremark. A lot of resterants us a system like PAR point of sale systems, software, the company i work for used Datavantage (I don't suggest them. They don't really do touchscreen yet) If you want something cross platform compatable Nextor is a java based software that comes with a develpment type kit. The hardware will set you back no less than 2500 if you go with a setup like PAR.

Need anything else let me know
 
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