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MobileBytes partners with Heckler Design to create Slate POS enclosures

March 14, 2018

MobileBytes has introduced Slate, its first point-of-sale enclosure. Designed and engineered by Heckler Design of Phoenix, the powder-coated steel stand has no visible screw heads, fasteners or holes, and accommodates two iPad sizes: Slate 9 fits a standard 9.7-inch iPad; Slate 12 fits the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. 

"Our merchants want an affordable stand that supports Ethernet connectivity, looks clean in their restaurant, adjusts to fit their counter height, and allows for card swipes," Dan Calderone, MobileBytes CEO, said in the press release. Slate will be sold exclusively for use with MobileBytes POS. 

A positioning hinge allows users to set an optimum viewing angle for the enclosed iPad, providing a good user experience regardless of counter height. The hinge also allows rotation greater than 100 degrees, which allows the merchant to flip the iPad toward the guest for signature capture.

The Slate enclosure can be mounted to countertops, display arms and floor stands. 

Slate was custom built to support the Gigabit + PoE Adapter from Redpark of Emeryville, California. This "radapter" provides both power and Ethernet connectivity to an iPad through a single Cat-6 cable exiting Slate through a small hole in the base. This eliminates unsightly cabling associated with existing Ethernet solutions for iPad. 

Slate comes configured with a faceplate that securely holds a direct-connected UniMag II magstripe reader from ID Tech. A blank faceplate can be ordered for installations where card swipes are not required.

Merchants can begin placing pre-orders through MobileBytes authorized resellers. The first wave of Slate stands will be delivered in early April. Overnight shipping will be possible for future orders. 

Photo courtesy of MobileBytes