×TecStore Explanation: i5Intel Core i5: the mid level of the Intel Core range. More cores and speed than an i3: smooth with busy POS, back office, kitchen screens and several programs at once.
The generation matters too: compare the full model number, e.g. i5-1145G7E.
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×TecStore Explanation: SSDSSD (Solid State Drive): storage with no moving parts, so it starts up fast, runs silently and copes with knocks far better than a hard disk. Common types:
2.5" SATA - standard drive size, easy to replace.
mSATA - small card used in older compact terminals.
M.2 SATA - slim stick, similar speed to 2.5" SATA.
M.2 NVMe (PCIe) - slim stick, several times faster than SATA.
eMMC - storage chip soldered to the board (tablets, Android devices): cannot be upgraded.
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×TecStore Explanation: LTSCLong-Term Servicing Channel: a Windows IoT version that gets security updates for 10 years but no feature updates, so your till software keeps working exactly the same, with no surprise changes.
A new LTSC version comes out about every 3 years; moving to a newer version needs a new licence.
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×TecStore Explanation: IoTWindows IoT Enterprise: the full Windows Enterprise system, licensed by Microsoft specially for fixed-purpose devices such as POS terminals, kiosks, self-checkouts and digital signage.
It runs normal Windows POS software, but is locked down for reliable day-to-day use, without the consumer apps and interruptions of Windows Home or Pro.
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