In the same way that it’s important to replace your vehicles from time to time, it’s business best practice to regularly refresh your IT hardware to avoid issues that could impact your operations and the security of your client’s data.
It’s important to note that all IT hardware and equipment should not be older than five years. This is for several reasons, including:
- The Operating Systems (eg Windows or IOS) may no longer be supported, which can lead to security issues and bugs that slow down the system.
- Newer software programs may not be developed for older hardware, causing the software to run slowly.
- The hardware may begin to experience mechanical issues that impact its reliability (e.g. shorter battery life).
Therefore, we have developed a list of requirements for all IT hardware to protect your business that can be found in the standard operating equipment list below: (all prices are in AUD and can be subject to changes as stock changes).
The minimum requirements are:
| Per point of sale | Per store |
iPad Air 64GB, iOS17 + stand, keyboard, Bluetooth scanner OR Laptop: Lenovo 15” (with discreet number pad) Core i5, 8GB RAM with 256GB SSD hard drive, Windows 11 Professional 64bit + monitor, keyboard, mouse, scanner with stand | Bluetooth docket printer |
Cash drawer | Printer |
Windcave payment terminal | Router 4G enabled |
| Scanner | 100/50 Broadband internet and softphone |
| Mobile phone (iPhone11 SE or Samsung Galaxy S20) |
Equipment and pricing
| Category | Item and price | Picture | Quantity |
PRIMARY Computers - water test & NS - PRIMARY | Lenovo - IdeaCentre AIO 3 27" Touch-Screen All-In-One - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 512GB Solid State Drive - Storm Grey
$839.99 |  | 1 |
| Computers - SECONDARY | Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Laptop Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6" FHD Touch Laptop - Core i5-1135G7 with 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Arctic Grey $419.99 |  | 1 (or more) |
| Computers | NETGEAR - 24-Port 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Unmanaged Switch - Blue $159.99 |  | 1 |
| POS Tablet | Apple - 10.9-Inch iPad (Latest Model) with Wi-Fi - 64GB - Silver SEND TO PSC $599.99 |  | 1 per POS |
| POS Printing | Star Micronics TSP143 IIILAN - 3” thermal docket printer A 3-year manufacturer warranty requires product registration with Star Micronics IMPORTANT: This printer requires a network connection $274.99 |  | 1 |
| Printer | Brother - HL-L3270CDW Wireless Color Laser Printer - White $299.99 |  | 1 |
| POS Keyboard | Apple - Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad - Silver $129.99 |  | 1 |
| POS Paper | Thermal Paper Rolls, 3-1/8" x 230', White $55.95 |  | 1 |
| Microsoft Office | Microsoft Office V11 365 Business $149.99 11 PRO ** |  | 1 |
| Business Grade AntiVirus software | Emisoft $6 per month |  | 1 |
| POS Tool |  | 1 | |
| POS Windcave terminal |  | 1 | |
| POS Barcode (POS iPad only) | Socket Mobile SocketScan S700, Linear Barcode Scanner, White & Black Charging Dock SEND TO PSC $259.99 |  | 1 |
| Cash drawer | Vasario 13x13 Cash Drawer VPK-15B-27 (US Till) PLUS Brackets |  | 1 |
| Landline | NBN Handhelds | 1 | |
| Phones | Mobile phone (iPhone11 SE or Samsung Galaxy S20) $ 300-500 |  | 1 (or more) |
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