article Recommended Hardware
Our software can run on any Windows PC but here are our hardware recommendations as of 2023.
Overview
Proshop Tee Times will run on just about any Windows computer and is compatible with almost all touch screen monitors, receipt printers, cash drawers, barcode scanners, etc. If you have existing hardware it is very likely that you will not need to purchase anything new.
If you are looking to upgrade or purchase new equipment our recommendations can be found below.
The following links are all from Amazon for easy ordering, however most of this equipment can be purchased from other locations if you find a better deal from a seller you trust.
Point of Sale Stations
Our recommendations for standard point of sale stations can be found below separated by hardware type.
Computers
Our tee sheet and point of sale solution is not processor, memory, or network intensive. As such we recommend the following specs for any machines that are looking for an excellent experience with our software, document editing, and web browsing.
Minimum Recommended Specs:
- CPU: Intel Core i5 (6th gen or better)
- Memory: 8gb minimum (16gb preferred)
- Disk: 256gb SSD or NVME storage drive
The most important factor having a solid state or nvme storage drive.
This is our standard recommendation for point of sale and tee sheet stations.
- Refurbished Dell Optiplex 3050 (Intel Core i5-6500, 16GB DDR4, 256GB SSD) - $125 as of Feb. 28, 2024
Tablets
For courses looking at tablet solutions we recommend Microsoft Surface tablets. These are a good deal for the price.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 - $205 as of Feb. 28, 2024
Surface Pro 4 Case - $30 as of Feb. 28, 2024
Peripherals
Most computers are shipped with keyboards, mice, and Wi-Fi adapters. If yours doesn’t we like the following:
- TP Link USB Wi-Fi adapter - $17 as of Sept. 4, 2023
- Logitech Wired USB Keyboard and Mouse Combo - $18 as of Sept. 4, 2023
Monitors
We do not have any strong monitor recommendations. Almost any monitor will work fine. The options below are selected due to the Dell branded monitors having good reliability and compatibility with almost all computers including the ones listed above.
Standard Monitors
- Dell SE2422HX Monitor - 24 inch FHD - $130 as of Sept. 4, 2023
- Dell SE2722HX Monitor - 27 inch FHD (Larger) - $145 as of Sept. 4, 2023
Touch Screen Monitors
- Angel POS 15-Inch TFT LCD TouchScreen POS Monitor - $190 as of Sept. 4, 2023
Note: Not all computers have the same output ports for monitors. If your monitor comes with a cable that is not compatible with your PC we can quickly recommend a cheap adapter in order to get everything working.
Receipt Printers
Our current receipt printer recommendation can be found below. We like this printer due to quick and easy setup, availability, price, and reliability.
- Rongta POS Printer, 80mm USB Thermal Receipt Printer - $80 as of Sept. 4, 2023
Cash Drawers
Any cash drawer with an RJ11 cable connection for electronic opening should work fine. Here is one that several of our clients use without issue:
- Safstar 16" POS Cash Drawer - $40 as of Sept. 4, 2023
Barcode Scanners
Barcode scanners are very optional, not many of our existing clients use them, but the following seems to work well.
- Tera Pro 2 1D 2D QR Barcode Scanner 3 in 1 - $50 as of Sept. 4, 2023
Gift Card Swipers
Gift card swipers depend on whether we are handling your gift card processing in-house versus through your credit card processor. Please contact support@pstt.golf so we can review your individual situation and provide options accordingly.
Surge Protection / Battery Backup
We highly recommend a strong surge protector to protect all of your equipment. In some cases you may want to spend a bit more for a UPS which will provide surge protection and a battery backup to allow your computer and networking equipment to keep functioning for up to 20 minutes if you temporarily lose power.
Surge Protectors
- APC Surge Protector - $13 as of Sept. 4, 2023
Battery Backups (UPS)
- CyberPower ST625U 625VA/360W (Powers 1 computer for 10-15 minutes) - $70 as of Sept. 4, 2023
- CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD3 1500VA/900W (Will power 1 computer for 30-45min) - $175 as of Sept. 4, 2023
Networking Equipment
We currently like TP Link Deco devices to act as wireless routers for courses who need them.
Surge Protectors
- TP-Link Deco AX3000 WiFi 6 Mesh System (3-Pack) - $199 as of Oct. 11, 2023
Pin Pads / Card Readers
Note: Please do not purchase card readers or pin pads without first contacting us at support@pstt.golf. Very specific models and encryption configurations must be selected for compatibility with your credit card processor. When we help you acquire pin cards/card readers we do so at-cost with no markup.
Each course will have a different pin pads/card readers to select from based on their credit card processor of choice. Typically pin pads/card readers cost between $200 and $800 based on the features you desire.
Some courses prefer a card reader which allows for inserting and swiping with no buttons or screen, these are typically faster and cheaper:
Other courses like to offer tap to pay, apple pay, etc and also collect tips from the touch screen on their pin pad, in which case your device would be more expensive and look like this:
Please contact support@pstt.golf for pricing and options for pin pads/card readers.
Mobile Stations
In cases where you might want a wireless or mobile point of sale station we recommend Microsoft Surface tablets. While these can also be obtained as a renewed or refurbished product we recommend obtaining them brand new to guarantee a healthy battery.
- Microsoft Surface Go 3 w/Intel Core i3 and 8GB Ram - $475 as of Sept. 4, 2023
If this device is intended for use on a beverage cart you will also need a wireless hotspot for internet access from your preferred mobile carrier. (ie: ATT, T-Mobile, Verizon, etc)
Finally if you wish to process credit cards we can source wireless battery powered pin pads such as the one below for use on the go.