HP turnkey POS aimed at smaller retailers

PALO ALTO, Calif. — HP is making it even easier for small and independent retailers to purchase POS solutions for their businesses with today's introduction of bundled offerings that include all the POS hardware, software and services needed to get down to business — right out of the box.

The new HP POS bundle is based on the recently introduced HP rp3000 POS system and includes everything a retailer needs to customize a complete in-store POS platform. Quick and easy to set up, the bundle can save businesses the time, money and confusion often associated with building their own POS platforms from scratch.

Complementing the HP POS Solution-in-a-box is the Intuit-HP Retail Solution, available direct from Intuit and its authorized resellers. The Intuit-HP Retail Solution provides robust POS functionality and enhanced software offerings to help small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) ring up sales, track customers, monitor inventory and manage overall business operations.

The HP POS Solution-in-a-box includes the HP rp3000 POS System, which features a powerful Intel Atom processor for lower energy consumption and a retail-hardened design for reliability against long-term wear and tear.

In-the-box peripherals include the HP Thermal Receipt Printer, HP Cash Drawer, HP POS keyboard with integrated Magnetic Strip Reader, and an HP USB bar-code scanner. Retailers can complement their POS system with an optional business monitor, selecting a 15-inch diagonal HP touchscreen, a 15-inch diagonal HP flat panel display or a widescreen flat panel monitor.

Customers also can choose from a host of prequalified POS applications from partner companies including Auto~Star, CAP Software, Fastrack Health Systems, InfoTouch, Intuit, JDA Software, JPMA, MATRA Systems, Microsoft, MICROS Retail, Nova Libra, Oracle, pcAmerica, Retail Pro and Torex.