POS Design

A place to discuss design considerations in the design of a new POS/Cashier desk.

Behind-the-counter concerns
What do we want things to look like while we're in the hot seat?

Things both people need shared access to

 * CC machine
 * Telephone
 * Store Documents
 * New User Guide
 * Warranties
 * trash
 * recycling
 * printer
 * "the stamp*
 * The "Peacemaker" (a.k.a. "Ol' Hick'ry")

Things each terminal needs

 * Two computer systems (one diskless, one stand-alone, on KVM)
 * Keyboard/Mouse
 * LCD Monitor
 * Stapler
 * Pens
 * A till

===Things we need access to, but don't need to be "right there" at all times
 * stickers
 * books
 * foam for CPUs
 * Ker-chunker and slips
 * Gift certificates
 * Supplies
 * staples, pens, tape, other credenza kinda stuff
 * Stereo
 * Shirts

Customer-side concerns

 * Place to set large items without hoisting to full height of counter
 * Bags
 * Return Policy sign
 * Ubuntu disks and other shwag
 * Place for rotating signs (closed on....etc.)
 * Clear place to queue up
 * Place to go once transaction is over
 * Not inviting to "come on back" behind the counter