Which iPad is Best for POS?2 min read
The iPad POS system includes many features that can help businesses of all types to grow and reach their goals. You can use it to better track sales, manage inventory, analyze progress and even track employee hours.
Once you’ve decided on the best iPad POS system to use, you need to also decide on the best model of iPad to house your POS system. While all of the iPad models that are available will give you great performance, you may want to choose some options over others to better suit the needs of your business.
Here are a few things to consider when deciding on which iPad is best for your POS:
Size
The iPad comes in a variety of sizes, including the basic model, the iPad mini and the iPad Air. Both the basic iPad and the iPad Air have a 9.7-inch diagonal display, while the iPad mini has a 7.9-inch display. A bigger display is useful for employees who are serving customers on the go since it makes the information easier to read at a glance for both employees and customers. However, if you are trying to conserve space for a display or checkout area, then an iPad mini might work well.
Capacity
The iPad Air and iPad Mini with Retina Display both come with a variety of options for storage space, including a 16GB, 32GB, 64 GB, and 128GB model. However, the basic iPad and iPad Mini without retina display only come in 16GB capacity. While the POS system will be able to work on any of these models, you may want to consider additional storage space if you plan to traffic in exceptionally high volume or if you know your store will be handling many customers at once at any given time.
Price
The more space and features you add to an iPad, the more the price goes up, which will raise the base price for the POS system. A basic iPad and iPad Mini both start at $399, but the prices go up as you add storage space (for the mini) or cellular service (for either). The Mini tops out at $699 for 128GB or $829 with the cellular service. The iPad Air ranges from $499 to $929, depending on space and cellular service, and the iPad Mini with Retina Display ranges from $299 to $429. It’s important to weigh your budget against the features to find the right iPad for your business.
No matter what model you choose, the iPad POS system can help you meet your business’ needs. Consider trying it today.
