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Gizmodo: Remainders: Stuff We Didn't Post (And Why) [Remainders]
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OhGizmo!: Apple Finally Replaces Windows-Based EasyPay Devices In Retail Stores
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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 10/30/2009 |
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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 10/30/2009 |
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More bad news for Windows Mobile. 'Apple stores upgrading from Windows-based EasyPay to iPod touch' http://tinyurl.com/ylov3h3 10/30/2009 |
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] ...
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. ...
