Will keyboard be used to provide security and access control?
Is there any way to protect keyboard from moisture and dust?
What size of keyboard would be perfect?
Size of a keyboard depends on the number of keys. Keyboards with 32 keys are the smallest and keyboard with 128 keys and has integrated MSR are the biggest. When choosing keyboard size one should consider expected functionality (needed number of keys). When planning business automation one should keep in mind user-friendliness of the entire POS system. Keyboard should fit well working place that operator could enter data instantly. Space for hands is one more thing to think about.
Do you need magnetic stripe reader?
Is it possible to combine a few buttons into one and make one large button for the most used operations?
How many functions needs to be assigned to different keys?
POSUA keyboards allow you to create 3 keyboard layouts and assign every single key to a special function. When programming a keyboard it’s possible to use various key combinations. When choosing a keyboard you should keep in mind that it’s meant for using by a human being and so programmed device should be usable. That is why the pick must be defined by the optimal solution between expected functionality and number of keys.
Do you need to enter regular text info?
If you need to set up your keyboard a full-featured texting feature in addition to specific functions then it’s good to choose 96-key or 128-key POS keyboard. If the keyboard will be used for some limited functions then keyboards with 32 keys or 64 keys will go perfectly.