The 1715L touchmonitor is designed, developed and built to provide the most cost-effective touch solutions for system integrators and VARs. It packs Elo quality and reliability into an integrated, affordable touchmonitor. The optional 3-track magnetic stripe reader (MSR), programmable to either HID or Keyboard Emulation (USB only), is easily installed by the user, providing an elegant, integrated solution and eliminating the need for external brackets or attachments. Elo's 1715L 17" LCD is designed to provide a single-source selection of entry-level LCD monitors, aimed at the fast-changing retail POS and hospitality markets. While offered at a lower price-point, they still provide reliable, durable operation. The 1715L includes AccuTouch five-wire resistive technology activated by fingernails, gloves, credit cards or stylus and offers a dual serial/USB interface, removable base, controls on the side with lockout function and digital on-screen display.