When I get back. I'll be using public wi-fi hotspots when traveling(libraries/McD's and such).randy wrote:are you looking at the MI-Fi for when on your cross-country drive-about, or for when you get back and start your business, or both?
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TheIrishman
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TheIrishman
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I considered that, but feel a mounted tablet set up strictly for payments would seem more professional and possibly quell any concerns that I'm simply copying peoples credit card info to my phone. Plus, I could pull the tablet at the end of the day and use it as a regular tablet on my home connection(reading on the toilet and suchrightisright wrote:If you are just going to be using the device for CC processing, why bother with a tablet?...get an Android and use the Square card reader.
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Greg
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If you only need a small amount of data, Tmobile is currently offering a special where they will give you 200MB/mo of free wireless data for mobile devices (aka tablets). All you have to do is buy a SIM, which can run anywhere from free to $10.
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Greg
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Wifi-only tablets tend to be noticeably cheaper than the equivalent models with cellular data capability, ex. the wifi only Nexus 7 is $80 cheaper than the 4G capable one.TheIrishman wrote:I considered that, but feel a mounted tablet set up strictly for payments would seem more professional and possibly quell any concerns that I'm simply copying peoples credit card info to my phone. Plus, I could pull the tablet at the end of the day and use it as a regular tablet on my home connection(reading on the toilet and suchrightisright wrote:If you are just going to be using the device for CC processing, why bother with a tablet?...get an Android and use the Square card reader.
You can use a free wifi hotspot for the tablet, or if one isn't available tether it to your phone (you've got a data plan on your phone, right?).
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Sanity is the process by which you continually adjust your beliefs so they are predictively sound. -esr
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Sanity is the process by which you continually adjust your beliefs so they are predictively sound. -esr
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TheIrishman
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That would likely work fine, now I just need to know which tablets would support it and work with "Square".Greg wrote:Tmobile is currently offering a special where they will give you 200MB/mo of free wireless data for mobile devices (aka tablets). All you have to do is buy a SIM
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