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17 inch portable touchscreen monitor with built-in stand

Thinkstar

Thinkstar 17" Portable Touch Screen Monitor 1280x1024

SKU CH-AH8N-1NBYT

A 17-inch capacitive touch monitor with 1280x1024 resolution, 300 cd/m² brightness and 160° viewing angle, built for portable POS use

  • Screen size17 in (43.2 cm)
  • Monitor categoryPortable Monitor / Touchscreen Monitor
  • Touch technologyCapacitive
  • Responsive 5 ms touch input with capacitive technology
  • 1280 x 1024 resolution on a 17 inch 4:3 screen
  • 300 cd/m² brightness for clear indoor viewing
  • 800:1 contrast ratio for readable text and graphics
  • 160° horizontal viewing angle for flexible counter placement

Portable 17" Touch Display

This Thinkstar monitor combines a 17-inch LED panel with capacitive touch input in a portable form factor. It connects via HDMI and VGA and includes a stand for counter or desk placement. The 4:3 aspect ratio suits legacy point-of-sale software.

1280 x 1024 Resolution Decides Fit

The panel delivers a maximum resolution of 1280 by 1024 pixels with a typical 5 ms response time. Brightness reaches 300 cd/m² and the contrast ratio is 800:1. Horizontal viewing angles extend to 160 degrees for clear side visibility.

Suits POS Counters Needing 4:3 Touch

Retail and hospitality operators running older POS applications that expect a 4:3 screen will find this a direct match. Buyers who need a widescreen format, higher pixel density or multi-touch gestures should look at other models.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in POS Touchscreen Monitors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $292.99
Cheaper than about 63% of the 105 comparable items (median $415.99).
Screen size 17 in (43.2 cm)
Lower than about 60% of the 88 comparable items (median 19 in).

Specifications

Product
Monitor categoryPortable Monitor / Touchscreen Monitor
Display
Screen size17 in (43.2 cm)
Touch technologyCapacitive

Questions about this item

What does the 1280 x 1024 resolution look like on a 17 inch screen?

The 4:3 aspect ratio matches classic POS layouts so menus and buttons fill the panel without stretching.

How does the HDMI and VGA choice limit what I can display?

Both inputs support the native 1280 x 1024 resolution at 60 Hz so the panel shows its full pixel grid from either source.

What does the included stand need to sit securely on a counter?

The stand attaches to the rear VESA mount and provides a low-profile base that rests flat on any level surface.

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