Plasma screen kiosks are a great way to advertise, get feedback and sell products for your company with the high definition picture of a plasma screen monitor. Kiosks are used in banks, malls, large businesses and trade shows to allow people to discover information about the company, products and services without having to wait for a free customer service representative. Understanding the plasma screen kiosks types and styles allows you to make an educated decision about what type of kiosk fits your company's needs.

Plasma screen kiosks types and styles are placed into three categories: touch screen, floor standing, and wall or desk kiosks. All of these kiosks styles are sold with the ability to produce the crisp picture quality that only plasma screens deliver.

1. View the styles available with touch screen plasma kiosks.

2. Find information about different types of floor standing plasma screen marketing kiosks.

3. Compare the features of wall and desk plasma screen kiosks.

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Discover different styles of touch screen plasma kiosks

The interactive design of touch screen kiosks makes it easier for users to navigate their way through the information presented on the kiosk. Touch screen kiosks are available with LCD or Plasma displays. They are also available in floor-standing, wall and desk sizes.

I recommend: PlannedLegacy provides information about touch screen kiosks and how they are used for different industries. At SeePoint you can compare different plasma screen design options with touch screen capabilities. Visit Kiosk Information Systems to have custom made portable plasma screen kiosks designed for your company.

View styles of floor standing plasma screen marketing kiosks

Floor or free standing kiosks include the kiosk and marketing materials in one unit. These are not as portable as wall or tabletop units, but they stand alone and can be designed with your company's logo and information printed on the stand.

I recommend: View various styles of floor standing plasma kiosks at Phoenix Kiosk. KioskPros.com supplies plasma interactive touch screen kiosks in many styles, including handicapped-friendly styles. Kiosks4Rent rents floor standing kiosks with plasma screens.

Explore the features available with wall and desk plasma screen kiosks

Wall and desk plasma screen kiosks must be mounted on a wall or set on a table or desk. These units are small and easily portable. Wall and desk kiosks come in touch screen and keyboard varieties.

I recommend: Friendlyway sells desk and wall mounted business plasma screen kiosks available on their website for you to review and compare. Compare styles of wall mounted kiosks at Advanced Kiosks. Meridian Kiosks provides information and pictures of different tabletop, desk and wall mounted kiosk plasma screens.

Sharp, clear and detailed images make plasma screen kiosks a good choice for business owners who need to provide information or services to customers or clients in a simple, interactive manner. Interactive kiosks have become a standard business tool. They are often used in high-traffic areas such as hotels, banks, hospitals and restaurants.

The modern business kiosk is a stand-alone computer terminal that may come with a keyboard and monitor or a plasma touch screen. The touch screen provides an extra measure of simplicity by allowing customers to touch the screen directly to choose what information they wish to view.

Plasma kiosks use specially designed software to customize data for individual business owners. Some types of kiosks, that can be designed with a touch screen plasma interface, include:

1. Financial services kiosks that perform more complex tasks than a traditional automated teller machine;

2. Interactive touch screen kiosks used to distribute items such as movies;

3. Photo kiosks that you can install in your business to aid customers in printing digital photos;

4. Security kiosks that you can install to monitor guests and protect your business;

5. Directory kiosks; and,

6. Ticket kiosks.

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Use interactive touch screen kiosks to provide information or help sell your products

When placed in hotels and resorts, interactive touch screen kiosks help business travelers find local information and travel advice. Banks use plasma kiosks to disburse cash to customers, to provide financial information, and to sell financial products and services. Restaurants have found that kiosks can be used to improve service and accuracy of orders.

I recommend: Advanced Kiosks offers small, plasma screen kiosks less than 2.8 inches thick that can be wall-mounted as well as large free-standing kiosks and custom designed kiosks. Kiosk Information Systems offer more than 30 standard models of kiosks. Some will distribute items, include digital sign space or dispense specialty products like cell phone ringtones.

Choose a portable plasma screen kiosk for traveling exhibitions

Whether you are a manufacturer, museum, school or non-profit, you can use a portable kiosk. Plasma kiosks can be used to present information at off-site events such as trade shows, conventions or a traveling exhibition.

I recommend: Kioskpros offers several portable models of kiosks with various options, including interactive touch screen kiosks. Kiosks 4 Rent allows you to rent a portable kiosk for a short-term event such as a trade show.

Set up an outdoor plasma screen kiosk to provide services or information while your office is closed

Outdoor plasma screen kiosks invite customer participation. They can be used as a convenient ATM, to sell tickets or to provide directions. Colleges, hospitals and non-profits may set up an outdoor kiosk to provide information about services, the organization's history or directions.

I recommend: Meridian Kiosks offers the Titan line of outdoor kiosks that come in different finishes. It can be used in any climate. PlannedLegacy.com custom designs kiosks for non-profits.

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• •  Use interactive touch screen kiosks to reach more people in more places while spending less on personnel. Depending on your business, you can choose to add a printer, coin or bill dispenser, ticket dispenser or other personalized tools.

When purchasing equipment for your business, look into plasma screen kiosks pricing and costs to determine what your choices are. Check into the various types of plasma screen kiosks available to determine which best suit your purposes.

As you look at the different types of screen for your kiosk, plasma offers sharp visuals from anywhere between a $200 to a $3,000. Some ways to save and analyze plasma screen kiosks pricing and costs include the following options:

1. Find plasma kiosks from reputable manufacturers to ensure high-quality performance.

2. Look into renting a portable plasma screen for your next convention or conference.

3. Consider purchasing used or wholesale items such as touch-screen kiosks to save on plasma screen kiosks pricing and costs.

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Purchase plasma screen carts and other plasma displays straight from the manufacturer

If you need a portable plasma kiosk, consider purchasing one from a manufacturer specializing in displays for trade shows and exhibitions. A manufacturer can not only offer you a multitude of options, but also might be willing to provide custom equipment and solutions based on your needs.

I recommend: Meridian Kiosk offers detailed descriptions of its products and highlights the way they differ from one another. It works on a quotation basis, so to get prices, you need to contact the company. Midland Displays offers a series of plasma kiosks designed for easy portability. Its prices range from approximately $1,500 to just under $3,000.

Save on expenses by renting a touch-screen plasma kiosk or other plasma kiosk

Consider reducing costs by renting a plasma touch screen for trade shows and conventions. Many companies allow you to rent one for a day or two. Prices vary according to the equipment rented and the region in which you need the rental. Expect prices to range from $350 to a $2,000.

I recommend: ICCRents specializes in renting plasma displays. It provides specifications for its products, but you need to contact them for an exact quote. Meeting Tomorrow offers several rental solutions for plasma kiosk equipment. It offers products ranging from monitors with floor stands to touch screens, and its prices range from a $200 up to approximately $1500.

Purchase plasma kiosks at used and wholesale prices to cut costs

When you purchase a kiosk, plasma or otherwise, consider purchasing the item used or even from a wholesale lot. This keeps prices low and cuts down your expenditures.

I recommend: Kiosk Display cuts out the middle man, selling products for less. You can view installed kiosks, download a brochure with features and specifications or contact the company for a quote at its website. Closeout Kiosks claims to be the world's most affordable kiosk solution provider and offers a large inventory of components at wholesale prices. Email the company to determine pricing for plasma screens and other kiosk solutions.

In the changing world of business, plasma screen kiosks are becoming an attractive way to get "customer face time" without human labor. They are also giving consumers more convenience and control over the way they buy goods and take care of personal transactions. Plasma screen kiosks utilize the quality of an LCD plasma screen to help provide visuals. Knowing about the types and functions of plasma screen kiosks will help businesses looking to design and place these either in an internal site or in a public setting.

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Interactive kiosk

The interactive kiosk is one alternative for setting up a good exhibition or buying kiosk for the public, or any other type of plasma screen kiosk. The interactive kiosk is a kiosk type that has specific capability for allowing users to enter data, such as bays or expansion ports for keyboards and other tools.

I recommend: See more on interactive kiosks, as well as visuals on plasma screen kiosk models, at WireSpring.

Touch screen kiosk

A specific technology that is getting recognition in the field of kiosks is touch screen technology. Touch screen is when users can touch the plasma screen surface of the kiosk to enter data or commands for the software.

I recommend: See info and tips for touch screen kiosk models at KIS Kiosk.

ID kiosk

The ID kiosk is a type of kiosk that uses technology to effectively view and monitor documentation of individuals passing through a checkpoint. ID kiosks are becoming a new mover in kiosk designs as new technology makes them better at scanning personal documents.

I recommend: See an example of what ID kiosks do at Kiosk Marketplace.

Information kiosk

An information kiosk is simply a kiosk designed to give users specific info at a specific locality. The roles of informational kiosks are usually so specific that makers can scale down elements of the design to make these stand-alone appliances cheaper and easier to maintain; for example, the processing power of a plasma screen info kiosk can be less than that of most other 'workstation' types.

I recommend: See more on the properties of plasma screen and other information kiosks at the Intranet Journal.

Self-service kiosk

Many plasma screen fitted kiosks are self-service, using one or more of the technologies described above. Self-service kiosks are used to dispense more and more of the consumer goods we buy, replacing a lot of human labor.

I recommend: See more on self-service kiosks at the Self-Service and Kiosk Association online.

Outdoor kiosks

Plasma screen kiosks can also be placed outdoors. Outdoor kiosks have ruggedized features to stand up to the elements, as well as an overhang to protect the plasma screen. These are used for a variety of roles such as ATM machines.

I recommend: See details on outdoor kiosk design (bottom of page) and more from this Internet Retailer page.