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The Next Web: Finally! Apple Stores ditching ugly Windows PDAs
MacDailyNews: Apple stores finally begin upgrading from Windows-based EasyPay to iPod touch checkout systems
Gizmodo: Remainders: Stuff We Didn't Post (And Why) [Remainders]
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The ultimate irony is that Win Mobile has powered Apple's wireless POS system in the stores. Glad that's changing :-) http://bit.ly/1j9PrB 27 days ago |
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#apple says goodbye to win ce based pos devices and says hello to ipod touch easypay devices http://bit.ly/1j9PrB 27 days ago |
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More bad news for Windows Mobile. 'Apple stores upgrading from Windows-based EasyPay to iPod touch' http://tinyurl.com/ylov3h3 27 days ago |
Finally! Apple Stores ditching ugly Windows PDAs
The Next Web —
... AppleInsider is reporting that the EasyPay PDAs are on the way out, to be replaced by shiny new iPod Touches connected to a barcode reader and card reader. According to the report, by Christmas all Apple Stores (in the US, at least) will be taking payment by iPod. ...
Apple stores finally begin upgrading from Windows-based EasyPay to iPod touch checkout systems
MacDailyNews —
... which retail employees reported little satisfaction in using." McLean reports, "Like other Windows Mobile/Pocket PC devices, the EasyPay systems require a stylus to operate, they look clunky, and they're susceptible to crashing or losing WiFi connectivity, all of which impact Apple's ability to do business in a professional manner. Problems with EasyPay systems were blamed for helping to create long lines at the launch of the iPhone 3G last year." Read more in the full article here .
Apple stores finally begin upgrading from Windows CE-based to iPod touch checkout systems
MacDailyNews —
... which retail employees reported little satisfaction in using." McLean reports, "Like other Windows Mobile/Pocket PC devices, the EasyPay systems require a stylus to operate, they look clunky, and they're susceptible to crashing or losing WiFi connectivity, all of which impact Apple's ability to do business in a professional manner. Problems with EasyPay systems were blamed for helping to create long lines at the launch of the iPhone 3G last year." Read more in the full article here . ...
Remainders: Stuff We Didn't Post (And Why) [Remainders]
Gizmodo —
... Apple stores are ditching those clunky hand held point of sale computers—which are Windows run—for iPod touches that can do the same thing. There's no way to write this story up without making an unfair Microsoft joke, which isn't fair because those point of sale units have been a big part of why Apple stores have been easy to check out at. [AppleInsider] ...
Linkpost | 10.29.2009
TechBlog —
... - Remember the Apple ad waxing all snarky about the sums of money Microsoft spends on marketing? Uh, yeah. • Apple stores upgrading from Windows-based EasyPay to iPod touch - As part of their quick-checkout service. It's about time. • ...
Apple Geniuses Transitioning to iPod Touches In-Store
Gearlog —
... Apple has apparently already begun the transition--rolling the devices out in its Santa Clara-based Valley Fair Mall location, which, as Apple Insider points out, is the closest store to Cupertino. ...
5Words: Can’t Stop the Google Music
Technologizer —
... Google search launches music feature.
Once again, Google-FCC correspondence.
Google navigation for iPhone, maybe.
Netflix coming to the Wii?
Windows 7 as Wi-Fi router.
Apple Stores to dump Windows.
Color e-ink in the works.
Sneak peak at iPhone Lala.
Surprisingly sensible dual-screen laptop.
Windows 7-XP battery tests.
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Apple Finally Replaces Windows-Based EasyPay Devices In Retail Stores
OhGizmo! —
... At least they are taking steps to eliminate these handhelds from their stores.
Apple has decided to start rolling out a new system which has similar functionality, but instead is built around the iPod Touch. They will simply be hooking up a barcode scanner and credit card reader to iPods running their special POS software. They’ve started rolling this out at one of their stores in California, and should have them at all of their stores for the holiday season.
VIA [ AppleInsider ]
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Apple finally prepping to discontinue use of Windows Mobile (PPC)
Mobility Site —
... Many have noticed that the Apple stores use Pocket PC solutions for checking customers out. They’ve been doing this for quite some time. The solution is a good one and has served Apple and many other companies well over the years. But thinking about it, how embarrassing has it got to be for Apple to use their competitor’s product all these years? Time are changing though. According to Apple Insider, Apple is testing their own solution using the iPod Touch instead of a Pocket PC. ...
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