Point of sale system - What kind are you using for your business?

Hi there, new here :)



I wanted some advice from fellow business owners.

I'm looking into getting a POS system, but there's so many out there and I'm not sure which one to go with.



Some information :

- My business is a salon

- Currently using the good old method of a cash register

- Looking for user friendly system, nothing too high tech.



Is it better to invest in a IPad, with a card swiper and downloading a POS software?

Or Is it better paying a company to supply the system and pay a monthly fee?

Pros and cons for both?



I should mention that I'm trying to keep this under $2grand.



Thank you for your time and replies :)