Do you have an old CRT touch screen that worked for years and years? Maybe it was an Elo display that had fingers touching it for over ten years in your gas station or bread shop. It has finally stopped working and you are looking for a new display. But what should you buy? The technology has changed and you are in need of a new touch screen monitor now. Let us take a look at some things you should be aware of when comparison shopping.
Where will the monitor be used?
Most modern touch screen monitors are flat, not tubes like the old CRT you are replacing. They are sleeker and more elegant than previous models. So where will your new unit be housed? Do you have an indoor commercial setting that is free of pizza grease? Will the monitor be used in a sandy, beach bike rental joint? Of course, only you know the answer to this, but it brings to light a few features of modern LCD touch screens.
A good touch screen monitor for indoor use will have VESA standards for wall mounting, adequate RCA and VGA connections, and a decent stand that swivels and changes the angle for ease of use. It should also have optional features, like a credit card reader, customer LED readout, and even biometrics.
A display that will be used in an industrial setting should have a casing that will protect it from dirt, debris, and even moisture. It should also have a strong base and use VESA standards for wall mounting. Of course the RCA and VGA components will be important depending on what it will connect to.
How will the monitor be used?
A good many touch screen monitors come with USB touch screen drivers. This means the monitor can be configured to work with a variety of software programs. While most come with this option, there are some that do not. Be sure you talk to your in house developer to determine if it is needed or not.
A heavily used monitor should have features that protect the display from vulnerability due to scratches. Many of the current models protect against scratches or still work if scratched. A monitor like this helps to protect your investment from employees that might not care as much about the purchase as you. LED Screen Rental