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Requirements: Each church is free to choose a vendor to supply the computer equipment required to run the World Missions Touchscreen software. Specifications are listed below:
Hardware:
- Intel or AMD processor 1.6GHz or equivalent (2.4GHz or higher recommended)
- 1GB RAM
- 40GB hard drive (at least)
- DVD player required (all DVD players also play CDs)
- Operating System: Windows XP Professional is recommended (see note). Media Center edition also has the required features.
- WARNING: The World Missions Touchscreen will not run on Windows Vista.
- WARNING: The World Missions Touchscreen will not display correctly on most High Definition (HD) Televisions, ones that have a 16:9 aspect ratio. We recommend standard 5:4 aspect ratio monitors that will display 1028x764 pixels.
- Getting a computer with Windows XP a pdf article from Windows Secrets.
- Windows Media Player 9.0 or greater
- Internet Explorer 6.0 or greater
- Speakers
- Keyboard and mouse (for loading software and applying updates.)
Required:
- For All World Missions Touchscreens
- Internet Access (some computer in the church must have access to email to receive updates.)
- Touchscreen Monitor with 1024 x 768 resolution for public areas; ordinary monitor for private or technician use
- Only if you wish to Print Pages from the World Missions Touchscreen
- A printer connected to the Touchscreen Computer and set as the default printer
- Only if you wish to Send Email or use the AutoUpdate feature from the World Missions Touchscreen
- Network Card (ethernet or wireless)
- An always-on ethernet or wireless internet connection
- Anti-Virus software and latest operating system service packs
Optional Equipment:
- Network Card - may be required for future updates (useful if the church has an existing Network.)
- 3.5 inch diskette drive or portable USB storage device (thumb drive) if the PC lacks internet access.
- Printer (the Touchscreen software offers the option of printing selected pages)
- CuteFTP 8 Professional software (if AutoUpdate option is selected.)
Suggestions:
- We strongly recommend that you acquire the fastest possible system you can afford. Faster computers provide a more satisfying user experience than slower ones.
- AMD processors and systems are often less expensive than Intel systems for equivalent speed.
- A faster memory bus is often more important than processor speed.
- The do-it-yourself builder can get into a 3GHz class processor and computer for around $500. We often use and recommend http://tigerdirect.com
- Though AGWM Communications makes no warrantees and provides no assurances, some of our customers have successfully purchased equipment on ebay.com. Often touch screen monitors can be purchased for significantly reduced prices. Buyer Beware!.
NOTE: Microsoft will no longer be supporting Windows 2000 with major upgrades. Unless your kiosk will never be on the internet, we suggest that you purchase Windows XP Professional. However, if you are running the World Missions Touchscreen on Windows 2000 satisfactorily at this time, there is little reason to upgrade to XP. Windows Vista will not run the Touchscreen.
Equipment: As a convenience one supplier of complete touchscreen systems is made available to you here as well as our recommended touchscreen supplier.
PC Net Computer and Network Systems
Pricing for the recommended equipment and service agreements has been negotiated with PC Net Computer and Network Systems. Prices are current as of web publication 11/14/2007. Please call PC Net for updated prices. We use and recommend these systems.
- PCNet 2400 FlexTouch System . . . . $900.00
- CORE2DUO 2.33GHZ INTEL PROCESSOR
- INTEL DG33TL MAX-8GB 1333mhz
- ATX Antec Fusion MediaCenter Case 430W
- DIMM 1GB DDR2-533 MEMORY
- SATA II 250GB 7200 RPM WD HD
- IDE DVDRW 18X
- Microsoft Internet Keyboard and Optical Mouse;
- Windows XP Professional Pre-installed and optimized for Kiosk software
- Altec Lansing Speakers; (One Year Parts and Labor Warranty)
- LCD Touchscreen Monitor – Elo 17" . . . . .$699.00
(Other touchscreen monitors available in CRT and LCD/flat screens)
- Applicable tax and freight
- PC Net Computer System Warranty:
- 1 Year Parts, 1 Year Labor Limited (Hardware Only). Software is not covered.
- Telephone Support is billed at $1.80 per minute.
Software and Hardware Technical Support:
- Software Installation, two telephone support calls . . . . .$148.75
(with equipment purchase)
- Software Installation Call for Quote (no equipment purchase)
- Telephone Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.80 per minute
PCNet Inc.
Computer and Network Systems
2026 E Phelps
Springfield, MO 65802
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Prices are subject to change without notice.
TouchScreen Monitors
Elo TouchSystems, Inc
301 Constitution Drive
Menlo Park, CA 94025-1111 |
Click to get a quote
Visit their web site at www.elotouch.com
Call 800-557-1458 |
Suggested Elo Reseller:
Rathsburg Associates
2110 Collier Corporate Pkwy.
St. Charles, MO 63303 |
Randy Trantham
Call: 800-877-9386
Ecommerce: Web site |
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Kessler Cabinets
This kiosk cabinet can be made in any Formica color or woodgrain.
Please contact us to discuss the size and type of touchscreen monitor to insure proper fit in the kiosk.
Price is $590.00 crated and ready for shipment FOB Versailles, KY
Kessler Cabinets
Contact: Mark Kessler
859-873-7859
240 Crossfield Dr
Versailles, KY 40383
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Kiosk Plans
You can Build Your Own Kiosk from available plans. Most churches that have used these plans have modified them to suit their various needs. See the Gallery.
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Microsoft Word format Building Plans for Kiosk:
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