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I am opening a retail store. What is the best POS system to buy? What iPad do I get?

I would like a white cash drawer, reciept printer, and a white stand -Best ipad? Any idea on what setup to purchase for the POS system

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Square point of sale is a great offering and affordable.  With a new retail store it may be just want you need.  However it is hard to say with the little information you provided.  

 

Here is the link to the square hardware page.  I am not aware of a white drawer or printer.   Any current iPad will work fine.

 

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Well, I assume you've settled on using Square since you're posting this in the Square Seller Community.  Congratulations.  I think you'll be very pleased with the experience.  

 

1) iPad.  If you want to use the Square Stand, I think you'll want to go with the latest iPad (2017.)  Those start at $329.  I wouldn't worry about getting extra storage.  If you're only going to be using the Square app, you won't need it.  

 

2) I ordered four of these kits when I set up our Square system.  https://squareup.com/shop/hardware/us/en/products/ipad-pos-stand-credit-card-reader

 

Those kits will include the stand, chip reader, USB hub (which is important for connecting things like the receipt printer, barcode scanner, chip reader,) and a dock for the chip reader.

 

3) For cash drawers, it looks like they've expanded the options that will work with Square Stand.  I've got the receipt-driven cash drawer.  It connects to my receipt printer.  https://squareup.com/shop/hardware/us/en/products/cash-drawer-16-inch

 

They also now offer a USB driven cash drawer that doesn't require a receipt printer.  It connects directly to the USB hub included with Square Stand.  https://squareup.com/shop/hardware/us/en/products/cash-drawer-16-inch-usb

 

Unfortunately, none of the drawers seem to come in white.  

 

4) Printer -  Square has expanded the USB receipt printers they support...but you'll want to make sure that whatever printer you get...it's supported.  I went with these and they work great.  https://squareup.com/shop/hardware/us/en/products/receipt-printer-usb

 

5) Barcode scanner.  I had originally purchased the Bluetooth scanners that Square sells.  They suck.  Constantly getting disconnected.  Total garbage.  I finally just ordered the USB scanners.  https://squareup.com/shop/hardware/us/en/products/barcode-scanner-usb

 

And that is pretty much all you need to get up and running.  

 

If you have more specific questions, let me know.  I'm happy to help.

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