HP Compaq rp5000 desktops aren't just business computers. For the price of a desktop PC, the HP Compaq rp5000 functions as a self-sufficient point of sale system (or POS). The basic desktop comes only with the horizontal tower; however, with a few added accessories, you can have a full retail cash station with cash drawer, receipt printer, and credit card scanner.

In retail and other industries, a POS system is a must, and the HP rp5000 may have the best solutions for your business. The HP desktop rp5000 has several features that make it a great buy.

1. The HP rp5000 point of sale system has several processor types and speeds to choose from so that you can tailor your system to fit your business's needs.

2. You can choose between 128MB and 1GB of memory for your HP desktop rp5000.

3. Your HP rp5000 desktop comes with more than 4 USB 2.0 ports, allowing you to convert this desktop into an effective point of sale system.

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Compare different point of sales systems to the HP rp5000 desktop

The HP rp5000 point of sale system hit stores in 2003. Of course, you should still review more recent products as well as the rp5000 before deciding which point of sale system will work best for your business.

I recommend: HP offers two point of sale systems, the rp5000 and the rp5700. You can compare these POS systems to multiple other computer manufacturers' systems by looking through the POS systems on BizRate.

Buy HP Compaq rp5000 Desktops online

You can find an HP rp5000 Desktop from one of many online retailers. Shop around and find the best price.

I recommend: Buy the HP rp5000 desktop directly from HP. Find Hewlett Packard rp5000 point of sale system through NexTag or PC World.

Get all of the HP Compaq rp5000 point of sale accessories

Once you have your HP desktop rp5000 you still don't have a fully functional point of sale system. For this, you'll need to acquire some accessories. Take stock of all the accessories you need and try to purchase them all from the same retailer.

I recommend: Get a touch screen monitor for easy sales. Buy a cash drawer that fits easily under the HP desktop rp5000. Make sales quick and easy with a barcode scanner, receipt printer, and USB magnetic stripe reader. You can get any of these through the HP products webpage or the POS Online Store.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Initial setup of the the Hewlett Packard rp5000 or any POS system can be a pain for existing businesses using older methods so you may want to pay a vendor for help installing your new HP rp5000 and POS software.