A Newsletter from
Elo TouchSystems
January 2008
New Product Announcements and Enhancements
Elo TouchSystems Unveils Its New Multi-Function 17" Touchcomputer at NRF in New York, Jan 14 & 15
The National Retail Federation Conference will be the site for the unveiling of Elo TouchSystems new multi-function 17" all-in-one LCD touchcomputer, the 17A2.
By turning our recently announced 1729L 17" integrated multifunction touchmonitor into a fully-functioning, fanless, all-in-one touchcomputer, the 17A2 not only retains both the compact footprint of the 1729L and the comprehensive range of options it provides, but also adds a host of new features to help its customers gain an even firmer foothold in the point-of-service marketplace. Applications for the new 17A2 all-in-one touchcomputer include loyalty systems, kiosk information systems, home control, casino management, POS systems and Internet access points such as those for Web surfing and hotel reservations.
The 17A2 not only includes all of the field replaceable and field serviceable options found on the 1729L -- three-track magnetic stripe reader (MSR) for credit, ID and loyalty card transactions; customer-facing display to verify those transactions; biometric fingerprint recognition for increased security; 3 watt speaker bar with optional single line or omni-directional barcode scanner; and DVD drive support -- but we have also added cash drawer, power USB and VGA out ports; new Windows Embedded for Point-of-Sale (WEPOS) and new Windows Vista Business operating systems. Plus, the 17A2 all-in-one touchcomputer is compatible with all of Microsoft's other major operating systems such as Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Embedded and Windows Vista.
The 15A1 15" LCD All-in-one Touchcomputer: Compact, Reliable and Stable for POS Applications
Elo TouchSystems 15A1 15" LCD all-in-one touchcomputer expands our high profile family of reliable, easy-to-integrate multifunction touch solutions that can meet the requirements of any systems integrator, OEM or value-added reseller. Retail-rugged, the 15A1 features a spill-resistant sealing, a stable tilt base that is removable or reversible for wall mounting, a VESA mounting option, cables hidden from user view, and side controls with lockout for public use. Touch options include a choice of AccuTouch five-wire resistive, IntelliTouch surface wave or CarrollTouch infrared. Additional options include a three-track magnetic stripe reader (MSR) and rear-facing customer display. Operating system options support Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 and Microsoft® Windows Embedded for Point of Sale (WEPOS).
The silent, fanless design of the 15A1 and its compact integrated peripherals, make this touchcomputer an ideal choice for Point-of-Sale, kiosks and Point-of-Interest applications.
Introducing the 2039L, 2239L, 2639L and 3239L Family of Wide Aspect Ratio Rear-Mount LCD Touchmonitors
Elo TouchSystems gaming monitors have earned their reputation for top quality with over 35 years of experience behind them. And now with the introduction of our wide aspect ratio rear-mounted LCD touchmonitors, we have raised the bar yet again with touchmonitors in sizes specifically geared to casino gaming: 20", 22", 26", and 32".
This new line of rear-mount touchmonitors is available with Elo TouchSystems leading touch technologies: the newly launched APR (Acoustic Pulse Recognition), IntelliTouch surface acoustic wave, and surface capacitive. The comprehensive range of features include both analog and digital interfaces, multi-lingual on-screen display (OSD), mounting VESA standard, mounting brackets, cabled remote OSD, and worldwide compliance. These Mega Kiosks will be the main attraction in our booth at the upcoming International Casino Expo in London, Jan 22 – 24.
Announcing the Field Installable MSR Peripheral for the 1515L Touchmonitor
Elo TouchSystems 1515L 15" LCD multifunction touchmonitor is an attractive solution for POS applications. The field installable magnetic stripe reader (MSR) can now be ordered and easily integrated into the 1515L's compact design. Available in both gray and beige versions, this field installable MSR is seamlessly incorporated into the monitor housing and is designed to flow with the elegant styling of the touchmonitor enclosure. The MSR comes from the factory defaulted to Keyboard Emulation mode but may be converted to work in Human Interface Device (HID) mode. Conversion instructions can be found on the CD that comes with the unit or in Elo TouchSystems on-line technical support. The desired mode (KBE or HID) is determined by the software that runs the user's application, usually a point-of-sale (POS) software package. The MSR interface to the computer is USB only.
The 1537L 15" Touchmonitor Now with APR
The 1537L 15" LCD rear-mount touchmonitors can now be ordered with Acoustic Pulse Recognition (APR) touch technology. APR combines the ultimate optical quality, durability, and stability of surface acoustic wave (SAW) and infrared technologies, with the dragging properties of capacitive, and the stylus and fingernail activation advantages of resistive technology. It is resistant to water and other contaminants on the screen, and provides palm rejection. The RoHS compliant touchmonitors showcase a unique injection-molded mini-bezel, with watertight seal, making them ideal for the rigors of public use in the retail kiosk and gaming and amusement markets. The 1537L 15" LCD rear-mount touchmonitor is also available with a choice of IntelliTouch surface wave, AccuTouch five-wire resistive, CarrollTouch infrared, and surface capacitive technology.
A New 17" LCD Added to the Elo Family of Integrated Multifunction Touchmonitors
Following on the success of the 1229L 12" and 1529L 15" LCD multifunction touchmonitors, the new Elo TouchSystems 1729L 17" offers even more field-installable options than previous members of its family. The new 1729L 17" can be configured by the customer in the field to include three options from a choice of: Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR); vacuum fluorescent, rear-facing LED customer display; biometric fingerprint recognition device; and speaker bar with/without a built-in single or omni-directional barcode scanner. Available in beige or gray with a removable, adjustable height stand, the 1729L was developed to provide a versatile interface for applications in retail POS markets such as department stores, convenience stores, hospitality and fast food service. The 1729L provides a convenient, space-saving design that makes deploying touch solutions to market easier, more flexible and more reliable.
Surface Capacitive Technology Added to Rear-mount Touchmonitors
The already versatile family of Elo TouchSystems 1739L and 1939L rear-mount touchmonitors is now available with Surface Capacitive Technology.
Surface capacitive technology offers fast, sensitive touch response with excellent dragging performance, making it an ideal technology in many gaming, amusement, and point-of-sale self-checkout applications. The transparent protective coating makes the screen sensor resistant to scratches and abrasions. Elo TouchSystems surface capacitive rear-mount monitors leverage our patented narrow 'Z-Border' electrode pattern to achieve outstanding linearity, and are compatible with industry standard protocols including Elo TouchSystems SmartSet protocol.
In addition to Surface Capacitive Technology, Elo TouchSystems rear-mount touchmonitors can also be ordered with a wide array of touch technologies including: AccuTouch, Acoustic Pulse Recognition (APR), CarrollTouch, IntelliTouch, and SecureTouch. Plus, the 1739L and 1939L models are RoHS compliant, and include an antiglare surface treatment.
The unified USB driver for Linux Kernel 2.6 (GCC version 4.1.2. or later) is a manual installer for recent distributions that are not supported in Elo's Linux Package Manager.
Touchscreen drivers for Windows CE 6.0 and 5.0 have been revised.
The following Elo TouchSystems products are being retired after a long run of dependable service. While we make every effort to minimize product changes, at times changes are dictated by market conditions and component availability. When this occurs, we try to offer a suitable replacement product with equal or enhanced specifications.
Discontinued |
Suggested Product |
1725L/1727L |
1729L |
| 1526L | 1528L |
| 1587C | 1537L |
| 1988C | 1739L or 1939L |
| 1788C | 1739L |
For more information on price and lead time for ordering the new replacement products, please contact Elo TouchSystems Customer Sales and Support at 1-800-557-1458.
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