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Overview of Apple's New iPod Touch-Based EasyPay Retail Store Checkout System
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Once the roll out to Apple Stores has been completed, I wonder if they will then sell the solution to Apple resellers and then hopefully open it up to all retailers.
High Street retailers are looking at slicker ways of working to compete against Internet sales, and I would imagine that many would bite Apples hands off to have these.
Phil
High Street retailers are looking at slicker ways of working to compete against Internet sales, and I would imagine that many would bite Apples hands off to have these.
Phil
Wow. That is a nifty design. Compact and intuitive. Given the design, I wonder if the scanner and card reader were custom designed for the iPod...
In the United States, at least, it is up to each individual retailer to decide what kind of authorization they want with purchases. For small purchases (less than $10), many retailers let you just swipe your card and go. Other retailers (and for larger purchases) may require you to provide further authorization....to prove that it is truly your card and not a stolen or cloned card. .i.e. provide a signature or provide the zip code the card is registered to or key in the security code on the back of the card, etc. Some retailers may even require you to enter the full address and phone number that the card is registered to.
Essentially, it is up to each retailer to decide how much verification they want...or if none at all. It's all a matter of how concerned they are about security, theft and liability associated with stolen cards.
In the United States, at least, it is up to each individual retailer to decide what kind of authorization they want with purchases. For small purchases (less than $10), many retailers let you just swipe your card and go. Other retailers (and for larger purchases) may require you to provide further authorization....to prove that it is truly your card and not a stolen or cloned card. .i.e. provide a signature or provide the zip code the card is registered to or key in the security code on the back of the card, etc. Some retailers may even require you to enter the full address and phone number that the card is registered to.
Essentially, it is up to each retailer to decide how much verification they want...or if none at all. It's all a matter of how concerned they are about security, theft and liability associated with stolen cards.
Meaning, how many businesses would want and use this? Don't know but I do know the company I work for has been hoping for exactly this. Hopefully a version of this will become available to us soon.
Looks a lot like...
this...http://www.amazon.com/Incase-Slider-.../dp/B001NK1TYC
Is it a coincidence that Incase no longer sells the Power Slider?
this...http://www.amazon.com/Incase-Slider-.../dp/B001NK1TYC
Is it a coincidence that Incase no longer sells the Power Slider?
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Well, exactly. Having to sign for purchases is a huge security risk.
Its much better when you have to enter your PIN code to make a purchase, at least the PIN is not on the back of the card like a signature is giving the thief all the information he needs to use the card.
...and I should care because?
A system that enables Apple to part us with our money more efficiently. Big deal.
This is news?
A system that enables Apple to part us with our money more efficiently. Big deal.
This is news?
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Having used to work at Apple Retail, I can definitely say this is a step in the right direction. The EasyPay devices were completely unreliable and kept losing connection (maybe it was the Netgear routers we used too), not reading credit cards, and just not starting up. Customers would sometimes spend more time waiting for their transaction to complete than doing anything else in the store. It made no sense that we would sell Apple products and then checkout customers on a MS device. Good work Apple, took you long enough though.
Having used to work at Apple Retail, I can definitely say this is a step in the right direction. The EasyPay devices were completely unreliable and kept losing connection (maybe it was the Netgear routers we used too), not reading credit cards, and just not starting up. Customers would sometimes spend more time waiting for their transaction to complete than doing anything else in the store. It made no sense that we would sell Apple products and then checkout customers on a MS device. Good work Apple, took you long enough though.
It's news because everyone thought Apple was full of it by bashing Windows/MS while using their software for POS operations and now everyone can shut up about it; though I honestly don't see what the big deal was. Apple didn't have a recent fully touch machine like the ipod touch or the iphone until recently, so a windows ce powered handheld (made by symbol who makes everything else pos related) was the best tool for the job and no alternative were available.
Maybe in the UK/Europe, but it's not used in the US at all.
If you've ever been stuck in an Apple Store waiting to pay because their old system went so slow, this may be news.
If you run your own business and want a remotely operated way of cashing out your customers, this may be news.
If you like technology in general and are curious to see how an iPod could be used in retail, this may be news.
was it not SJ who said "who needs a stylus"
He always does the opposite of what he says.
Sometimes I get the impression that Apple's decision to allow development of native apps was a good decision.
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And all this time, I was complaining about the lack of a camera and bluetooth connectivity to my CDMA phone. Like the industrial strength shell.
Wow, I hope they sell that case/barcode reader! I would use that thing NON-Stop at work!
And all this time, I was complaining about the lack of a camera and bluetooth connectivity to my CDMA phone. Like the industrial strength shell.
i agree with you. the ms easypays apple was having us check consumers out with was absolutely dreadful. losing connection, freezing mid-transaction. it couldn't have been a better time then right before the holidays.
Well this took many years to develop. I would think Jobs' priority would have been to replace the Windows CE units rather quickly. Always loved the convenience of the checkout along with emailing me the receipt but it just proved that an Apple product couldn't do the job of Windows. Finally, Apple has an answer to that.
I'd like to know who the heck's rating this article a negative and why?
They're using Apple-based software and hardware (no more Microsoft).
They're using Apple-based software and hardware (no more Microsoft).
Wait what?
>Debit customers will need to swipe their cards and enter their PIN numbers at separate terminals located throughout the stores, but the remainder of the checkout process can be handled on the EasyPay device.
Why can't you just swipe the card on that device and enter your pin number on it?? Doesn't make 1 bit of sense. Kind of makes using it pointlessw if you have to go to ANOTHER terminal.
>Debit customers will need to swipe their cards and enter their PIN numbers at separate terminals located throughout the stores, but the remainder of the checkout process can be handled on the EasyPay device.
Why can't you just swipe the card on that device and enter your pin number on it?? Doesn't make 1 bit of sense. Kind of makes using it pointlessw if you have to go to ANOTHER terminal.