Suggested Equipment – All
UpCounter is designed to take advantage of redundant kit you may have lying around, such as old ipads and laptops. Anything that can run a modern web browser can be used as a display or interface. However, if you need to buy some kit to put your system together, here are some suggestions…
10in Tablet – for a In Store Ticket Counter Screen
Teclast A10S Tablet PC 10.1 Inch 1920×1200 IPS (Android 7.1, Quad-core 1.5GHz, 2GB/32GB, WIFI Dual, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, 178 ° View Angle, One-piece metal body)
Around £100
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Teclast is one of the better and more reliable of the Chinese tablet brands. This 10in model from them is ideal for either a counter-top solution, to show the counter and entry form for those not able to use their mobile, or wall-mounted as a ticket counter only. It has a hi-res screen with a wide viewing angle - perfect for display applications like this. With 2GB RAM and a Quad Core CPU it has more than enough power to support UpCounter. Priced somewhere from £85-£120 from a UK supplier, it is extremely reasonable
8in Tablet – for Store Assistant Up Button Interface
Teclast P80 Pro Tablet PC Quad Core 8" GPS IPS Screen 1920*1200 2GB DDR3 32GB eMMC Android 7.0 Dual Band Wifi
Around £100
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Teclast is one of the better and more reliable of the Chinese tablet brands. This 8in model is ideal for use by store assistants to call up customers. With 2GB RAM and a Quad Core CPU it has more than enough power to support UpCounter. Priced somewhere from £85-£120 from a UK supplier, it is extremely reasonable
Apple iPad
2018 Apple iPad 9.7" WiFi 32GB - Silver
Around £300
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Apple's iPad's are the quintessential tablet PCs and some will only ever consider Apple products. They are well-built, robust and high performance. But you pay for it. The entry level version - without 4G and only 32GB RAM - is all you'll need to make UpCounter fly.
Low Cost Phone for Store Assistant Up Button Interface
Blackview Mobile Phones Cheap, A20 (2018) Android GO, UK Sim-Free Smartphone with 5.5 Inch HD IPS Display - 8GB ROM - 5MP Dual Cameras - 3000mAh Battery - Bluetooth - GPS
£50
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A phone can be a great way to access the Up Button interface but perhaps not the Store Assistants own. This phone is powerful enough and has a battery to last a full shift at an incredible price. It's not 4G but you're most likely to be connecting over wifi
Amazon Fire TV Stick – put your Counter on TV
Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote (1st Gen) | Streaming Media Player, Black. Connect it to your TV screen with HDMI and the internet via wifi
Around £40
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For as little as £25 - on sale - Amazon's Fire Stick is the cheapest way of getting a web browser - and so your Counter - onto a TV screen (if it doesn't already have one)
Giant 21in Touch Screen for Counter and Take a Ticket
Hanns.G HT225HPB 21.5" LED Multi-Touch Screen Monitor - Black
Around £200
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iPad not big enough? This large touch screen Monitor can deliver a large, high-impact Counter screen than can be see from a distance and used to take a ticket. Needs to be combined with something that can run a browser, such as this £30 Android PC (http://bit.ly/2Et58ue).
iPad Stand
Gritin Tablet Stand, Adjustable Desktop Stand Holder - Full Aluminium
Around £10
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These low cost but sturdy stands are great for propping up tablets at just the right angle, whether as a counter-top screen for customers or for your assistant's to access the Up Button
iPad Wall Mount – Stick-on version
Koala Tablet Wall Mount Dock from Dockem. This version is in white and is mounted by adhesive strips
Around £10
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Great to mount an ipad or android tablet in a prominent position in store
iPad Wall Mount – Screw-in version
Koala Tablet Wall Mount Dock from Dockem. This version is in white and is mounted by screws
Around £10
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Great to mount an ipad or android tablet securely in a prominent position in store
Extension Power Lead
White USB extension cable 5m in length
Around £4
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Make sure your iPads and tablets used for UpCounter display and interfaces are powered wherever they are in store
4G Hotspot – Share Mobile Broadband on the Go
Huawei E5573Cs-322, 4G Travel Wi-Fi Hotspot, unlocked to all World networks, no configuration required
Around £50
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This is a great solution if you operate a mobile business, to make sure all your devices - up to 10 - have connectivity through this shared 4G hotspot
4G+ Mobile Hotspot with Large Battery
Huawei E5885 CAT6/ 4G+ Portable Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot with 6400mAh Battery – Unlocked to all NetworksAround £140
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This is the solution for mobile stores with high demands. It offers high-speed 4G access, with support for up to 32 devices and a large battery that can last all day
High Capacity Power Bank with 3 x USB
Power Banks RAVPower Portable Charger 26800mAh 3-Port 5.5A iSmart Output USB External Battery Pack
£35
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With a high capacity and three USB ports - for a Counter Screen, Up Button and Wifi Hotspot - this can keep your mobile operation running for a working day.