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| Device Type |
Phone |
Tablet / Computer |
iPad with Square Stand |
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Connectivity |
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Internet Connection
Method |
Cellular |
Wi-Fi Router |
Wi-Fi Router |
Hardware Connection
Options |
Bluetooth (if avail) |
Ethernet (on router),
Bluetooth (if avail) |
USB (on stand), Ethernet (on router),
Bluetooth (if avail) |
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Pros & Cons |
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|
|
Pros |
portable, lowest cost |
larger format |
ergonomic design,
multiple connection options |
|
Cons |
limited hardware options
smaller form factor |
limited portability,
Wi-Fi bound |
not portable, Wi-Fi bound,
higher cost |
POS Hardware Options
(connection to device) |
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|
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Credit Card Reader |
Square Reader
(audio jack) |
Square Reader
(audio jack) |
Square Stand
(built-in) |
|
Receipt Printer |
Not Supported |
Star TSP143 LAN
(Ethernet) |
Star TSP143 USB
(USB) |
|
Kitchen Printer |
Not Supported |
Star SP742ML
(Ethernet) |
Star SP742ML
(Ethernet) |
|
Mobile Printer |
Star S220i
(Bluetooth) |
Star S220i
(Bluetooth) |
Star S220i
(Bluetooth) |
|
Cash Drawer |
Not Supported |
APG
Vasario
(receipt printer) |
APG
Vasario
(receipt printer) |
|
Barcode Scanner |
Socket Mobile
7Ci
(Bluetooth) |
Socket Mobile
7Ci
(Bluetooth) |
Symbol
(USB) |
| current as of April 2015 |
