The answer is: it depends. Nevertheless, we will make it easier for you to choose. There are many factors that affect which accessories to choose for your device. Pay attention to the kind of work, its environment and specificity. However, what matters most is the employee’s preferences.
Al fin y al cabo, es el usuario quien decide si prefiere usar una funda o un estuche, pero a continuación se exponen algunas características de estos dos productos para destacar las diferencias en su uso. La consideración clave a la hora de elegir un accesorio portátil es el tipo de dispositivo. En este post, presentamos fundas y fundas for payment terminals, mobile computers, handheld barcode readers and other auto ID devices.
¿Qué elegir: un estuche o una funda para el terminal de pago?
It depends on how the terminal is used. A holster suits work where the terminal is put away between payments, for example in restaurants. A textile carrying case suits work in constant movement, for example deliveries, because the terminal stays attached to the user.
The payment terminal is a device that we do not use constantly. After accepting the payment, we can put it back. It is just nice to have it with you when serving the customer. If he wants to settle the bill, we do not have to go to the reception desk or to the cashier to get the terminal, we just reach for it to the holster. A case mounted to a belt, for example with a Rotating Clip, is also a good option, because the terminal stays attached and the clip rotates with the user’s movements.
For couriers, catering or delivery employees who accept payments using a payment terminal, we recommend carrying cases made of natural leather or Diamond Hybrid, which can be attached to a belt or worn on a shoulder strap (various mounting options are possible). They are handy and well suited to work in constant movement.
For waiters and people with a similar specificity of work, holsters attached to a belt usually work better, because the terminal can be put away and taken out quickly.
¿Qué es mejor para el trabajador de almacén: maletín o funda?
It depends on how much the employee moves and how often the device is put down. If the device is held in the hand most of the time, a textile carrying case is usually the better choice. If it is put down between scans, a holster can be more convenient.
In most situations we recommend our textile carrying cases. Mobile computers, barcode scanners, handheld readers, auto ID scanners and this type of devices usually have to be in our hands most of the time, so a carrying case will be a good choice. It allows the user to easily reach for the scanner if needed, because the case can be attached to a shoulder strap that will always be close to the hand. For small, smartphone-sized mobile computers, a good solution is Swivel Mount Free, a mount with a wrist strap that lets you work completely hands-free, because the device is worn on the arm.
It should also be taken into consideration what threatens the device. If it often falls or comes into contact with machines and trolleys, protection of the housing comes first: a TPU protective case, available for flat, smartphone-shaped devices, protects it against scratches, scuffs and dust, and can be complemented with a holster. A textile case works differently – it keeps the device attached to the user, so it is harder to drop or lose.
It should also be taken into consideration whether the device is used only indoors or also outdoors, in changing weather conditions. In the latter situation, a closed-design case, which encloses the device more fully, can be a better choice. We can also create such a case to order as a custom design, adapted to your device and the way it is used.
How to match accessories to the way an employee works is described in more detail in the article Protective Case or Carrying Case? How to Match Accessories to Work Style.
The second aspect is the frequency of scanning: if you put the device down after scanning the product and reach for it only after a few minutes, a holster can be a better solution.
Además, merece la pena prestar atención a otras Accesorios de protección Auto-IDcomo screen protectors for mobile scanners o keyboard films. A case covers neither the screen nor the keys, so combining it with these accessories gives fuller protection of the device.
¿Qué accesorios de protección elegir para un restaurante o un bar?
A holster worn on a belt usually works well. The employee keeps the terminal at hand at every point of the premises and can put it away between payments.
Wherever portable payment terminals are used – mainly in catering and restaurants, but also on cruises or airplanes – the employee should be able to keep the device always at hand. It is about places where transactions are carried out at every point in the premises, not only at the bar. Therefore, a holster for a portable payment terminal is a good solution. Pocket-type DURA Holsters also have an additional pocket, where you can put a notepad, a smartphone or tips.
For gastronomy workers – especially waiters – we recommend pouch-type holsters, which have no closure, so the terminal can be put in and taken out quickly. They will also work well for flight attendants, stewards or cabin attendants.
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PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES
Should a payment terminal be carried in a holster or in a carrying case?
It depends on how the terminal is used. A holster worn on a belt works well when the terminal is put away between payments, for example in restaurants. A textile carrying case, for example with a Rotating Clip or a shoulder strap, suits couriers and other employees who are constantly on the move.
What is better for a warehouse worker: a case or a holster?
It depends on how much the employee moves and how often the device is put down. If the device is held in the hand most of the time, a textile carrying case is usually the better choice. If it is put down for a few minutes between scans, a holster can be more convenient.
Can a protective case be combined with a holster?
Yes. A TPU protective case protects the housing of the device, and the holster provides a convenient way of carrying it on a belt. A textile carrying case is an alternative to a protective case, so the two are not combined.
Is a case or a holster enough to protect a device?
A case or a holster does not cover the screen or the keys. For fuller protection, it is worth adding a screen protector and, for devices with a keyboard, a keyboard film.