Tuesday, June 10, 2008

RAVE: Vendor punts coin-operated Wi-Fi base-station | Register Hardware

http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/06/09/handlink_wi_fi/

I'm not sure I would have imagined hearing coin-operated and wi-fi in the same sentence. But, here you go. I really like this idea, especially if it's designed well. It's definitely a niche product, but it's a good niche and would work well for small and medium-sized businesses who don't want to deal with credit card transactions and other forms of payment in, say, a coffee shop.

Another feature I'd like to see on this unit is the ability to upgrade. 802.11b/g will be replaced at some point and I would hate to see an investment go into something that isn't upgradeable.

Here's a link to the manufacturer's website:

http://www.handlink.com.tw/eng/products/kiosk/wi-fi_kiosk_ks852.htm

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