The Hypercom Optimum T4210 Credit card terminal is a part of Hypercom’s new optimum credit card terminal line. It is a small (3.6 in (w) x 8.1 in (l) x 2.3 in (h)) good looking credit card terminal with a black case, big sliver keys, colorful key overlay and color coded port plugs for easy setup. This terminal also comes with a small, bright LCD screen. The Hypercom T4210 is a sturdy terminal that was built to handle harsh retail environments. It’s small frame packs a lot of punch with a v.32 modem which makes it one of the fastest dial up credit card terminals when processing in a dial up environment. With the T4210 the LCD Screen is graphics capable so you are able to print logo’s and coupons at the point of sale on your credit card receipts.
I am quite impressed with the Hypercom T4210. As a credit card processing service provider, we deal with different brands of terminals everyday. We build the files for them, download, deploy and offer the support for them. Hypercom is a brand that we trust because we rarely have problems with them. The previous T7 series from Hypercom has about a 7 year life cycle, so I will assume the T4210 has a similar life cycle as it feels as solid if not more so than their T7 series terminals.
The Hypercom T4210 downloads fast and processes fast. Transactions were authorized at the point of sale via dialup within 4-5 seconds. Those speeds are approaching Ethernet enabled credit card terminals, for less money.
The Hypercom T4210 also has a lot of memory so you can add different applications as you see fit such as gift cards or check processing in the future. These terminals are also PCI-PED approved. Therefore, you can use the internal pin pad for pin based transactions for years to come. Merchants today who are using a non PCI-PED enabled internal pin pad terminal will either have to switch to an external pin pad or buy another terminal.
I have not tried this terminal on digital lines (like cable ) but when I do I will report back.
Verdict:
If you are looking for a credit card terminal for your business that is small, sturdy, attractive, powerful and fast, the Hypercom T4210 is the way to go. It is one of the easiest terminal to download and operate. Plus for the price, you can’t go wrong as this is a brand new terminal that will function well for many years to come.
