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There are very few similarities between a cash register and a computer. The cash register is a ROM based device based on pre-programmed firmware. A computer of course is operates on the OS installed on the hard drive, which of course offers more flexibility in most cases.
Where cash registers really shine however is still cost and functions. Cash registers in most cases are complete turn key machines where a computer is modular and requires the interfacing of multiple types of equipment.
Please keep in mind that while the price of a PC has dropped over the years a PC without software designed for retail operations is useless as a cash register or point of sale system. To turn your computer into a cash register one must add software and hardware. In most cases after a system is sourced for the computer based point of sale system you will have spent overs $3000.00 (US).
A good cash register can be bought for $600.00 and a state of the art high end cash register is about $1250.00 (US).
However where a computer system will out perform any cash register is in it's ability (with the right software installed of course) to track and help you stock inventory. If inventory control is a hot button for you then spend the extra money and get a PC based system. Do not believe any cash register salesperson telling you that a cash register can offer true inventory control.
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