Tablet POS is huge right now. Everyone loves the idea of the tablet—commonly thought of as a less expensive alternative to a POS system. These thin, sleek tablets take up less space and certainly cost less to implement. But how do you know if a tablet-based system is right for you?

First, if space is a consideration, a tablet could be a good choice. Restaurants with limited counter space or the ever-popular food truck are good candidates for a tablet POS. Restaurants and stores can email receipts right from the tablet or have the option to print one using the right peripherals. Restaurants that want to boost their revenues by increasing table turnover should also consider tablets that will allow them to implement tableside ordering and payments.

And now comes the bad news. Tablets are not a good choice if you tend to break things easily. That less expensive piece of equipment could become a more expensive choice if you need to keep replacing it. Also consider how you will carry the tablet if it won’t be mounted. If your staff is going to put them down and forget where they last left their device, you could find yourself replacing them—a lot.

pcAmerica customers who are considering making the switch to a tablet-based POS package can make a lateral move to the tablet-ready Cash Register Express™ (CRE) and Restaurant Pro Express™ (RPE) software.

The tablet-based CRE and RPE software packages include several enhancements for working on a tablet, including on-screen signature capture that can be performed using a finger, without requiring a stylus. It automatically saves signatures in the database so they can be pulled up for future reference.

Even though the new setup is compact, its flexible setup options give users the choice of a variety of peripherals. Several scanners and magnetic strip readers are certified for use with the software for scanning bar codes and swiping credit cards.

The tablet software also includes all of the same features as pcAmerica’s complete robust stationary solution, such as inventory tracking, scheduling and time clock functions, menu planning capabilities, gift cards, mobile payments, loyalty programs, and various integrations including payroll and eCommerce platforms.

For more information about pcAmerica’s tablet solutions, please call 1-800-722-6374.