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By Shari Waters, About.com

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Keyboard

G86-62410 116-Key USB 2.0 Keyboard with Magnetic Card Reader from Dell

G86-62410 116-Key USB 2.0 Keyboard with Magnetic Card Reader

Dell
If electing to go with a point of sale system without a touch screen, the keyboard will serve as a primary interface to the POS system. Keyboards for a point of sale system can vary in complexity and technology. They range in choices from a standard 101-key model like you may have on your home PC to industry-specific POS keyboards. Grocery stores and restaurants may need special functions that only programmable keyboards can provide. When selecting a keyboard, consider the size, programmable key requirements, and magnetic stripe reader functionality.
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