| Primarily, there are three different styles of POS | | | | fewer options for expandability. However, it is capable |
| systems for business owners or proprietors to choose | | | | of easily receiving the same upgrades to the memory |
| from. The first style is the traditional desktop model. Of | | | | and the CPU that the desktop model is. The primary |
| the three, it tends to be the least expensive model. | | | | advantage to this type of model is that screen and the |
| Most manufacturers offer two to four year warranties | | | | computer are separate, and if a technical problem |
| on these models. The primary drawback to choosing | | | | were to occur, then the problem is isolated. |
| this type of model is that it can require a large amount | | | | The third, and final, model that a person has the option |
| of countertop space to accommodate its bulk. | | | | to choose from is the "all in one". This model combines |
| However, there are certain models where the bulk of | | | | a touchscreen and a computer into one model. It is |
| the equipment can be stored beneath a desk or | | | | stylish in appearance, and requires a minimal amount of |
| countertop. Many companies choose this model | | | | space and outgoing wires than other models. |
| because it has the most flexibility when it comes to | | | | Warranties offered by manufacturers for these |
| adding extra ports as needed. It is also rather easy to | | | | models tend to be significantly less in terms of the |
| install the most current CPU and memory upgrades. | | | | amount of time covered by the warranty. The CPU |
| The second model that one has the ability to choose | | | | for this model tends to be slower than the other two |
| from is the "small form factor". In terms of size, it is | | | | models offered; however, it is well equipped to meet |
| less bulky than a desktop model. There are some that | | | | the needs of those who use Point of Sale software |
| enjoy its more modern and stylish appearance. The | | | | applications. If the POS system a person chooses is to |
| trends for warranties offered on this model mimic | | | | be placed within a restaurant, then the model that they |
| those of the traditional desktop style. Although it does | | | | choose will need to be able to accommodate a cash |
| save more space, this particular model tends to have | | | | drawer, unless each server carries their own bank. |