Ruby 2 POS Review | LIVE QUOTES | COMPARISONS

Ruby 2 is a point-of-sale system from Verifone (1), an American company (2) incorporated in Delaware (4) sold several years ago (3). This Verifone Ruby 2 system was developed in anticipation of the expected growth of the POS station market (9), also to attend to business requirements conducting electronic commerce, and more particularly to systems and methods for processing real-time payments (6) with cards or physical currency improving also the security during the aforementioned transactions, (5) allowing a better adoption of biometric technology (8) and enabling proper support and maintenance of the point of sale system (7)

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Verifone Ruby 2 is a leading POS system for convenience stores and gas stations because with the standard configuration handles different categories of excise taxes for alcohol and tobacco and includes out-of-the-box integration with fuel management systems, thus providing a faster ROI, making these features the Verifone Ruby 2 the most suitable point-of-sale environment for the aforementioned business owners.

Verifone Ruby 2 POS reviews indicate an evaluation of 8.12 / 10 points among current business owners whose retail store is a gas station and 8.99 / 10 points for owners of convenience stores. Reviewers indicate the Configuration Management area of the software as its most notable advantage.

Buying Guide For The Verifone Ruby 2 POS System

For convenience stores, I liked the way that the Verifone Ruby 2 POS system allows to handle the cases where a single product has two different taxes according to factors that I can define in the Configuration Management area. Later, when the customer comes with the product to the counter, I scan it and manually determine with tax type should be considered according to what is defined previously in the Configuration Management menu.

For gas stations, the Fuel Management area is very well managed in the Verifone Ruby 2 POS, with inventory management and very easy to understand individual management of the pumps.

Verifone Ruby 2 POS includes the Ruby 2 Terminal, first year priority help desk service, annual maintenance of the software, printer with cable, router, and Ethernet cables to plug in and connect the hardware.

The Verifone Ruby 2 POS system combines fuel dispensing, card processing, cash register, and dispenser card functionalities.

Ruby 2 is a part of the newest POS solutions, known as the Verifone Ruby 2 POS system. It is unveiled by VeriFone for the convenience retail industry. Just like its predecessor, the Ruby Superstation POS platform, the new solution offers the same oil brand, dispenser, and network processor compatibility.

The Ruby 2 point of sale (POS) system software and hardware components are developed by VeriFone Systems, Inc.—a global leader in secure electronic payment solutions. The company started as a pioneer in securing checks, cashless payments, and credit card solutions.

The Verifone Ruby 2 POS system features a range of new technologies that are meant to allow for faster, and efficient processing of fuel/payment transactions. The new solution is designed to engage with new VeriFone media solutions, and apply standardized software in all networks.

Verifone Ruby 2 POS System Hardware Components

The Workstation of the Verifone Ruby 2 POS system comes with the important peripheral hardware components, including:

3-track MSR for reading loyalty and ID cards

2 Cash Drawer ports with RJ-45 connectors
Touch Screen15 inch infrared touch screen with high resistivity, anti-glare glass
DVI connector for the second display

LED-backlit 15 inch TFT XGA high brightness display, generally known as the “Terminal”
Audio mic-in and line-out connectors

You will need also a pin pad device and a UPS as well, but those have to be purchased separately and can cost you about six hundred dollars.

pin pad verifone ruby 2 POS system — IN THE TEST, THE SHELL DISCOUNT CARD WAS SCANNED WITH THE READER, IT APPEARED IN THE PAYMENT MENU AND IT IS PROCESSED IN THE PIN PAD DEVICE: VERIFONE RUBY 2 IS A POINT OF SALE ENVIRONMENT THAT INTEGRATES SMOOTHLY

We analyse below the pin pad device and the UPS unit.

At A Glance: VeriFone Ruby 2 POS Hardware and Operating System Integration

When we reviewed the best cash registers for gas stations, we recommended Ruby SuperSystems as a cash register that could be integrated easily with the Verifone Ruby 2 environment.

In that article, we also suggested business owners that they should move away from simple cash register system towards POS systems, and there is where Verifone Ruby 2 comes into place

As opposed to the Ruby SuperSystems POS platform, the new Verifone Ruby 2 POS is equipped with a larger processor. This makes the system scalable to support new capabilities as business needs change or expand. The multi-property processor also allows the workstation to process functions with increased speed.

The unit uses a touchscreen input interface and features a compact design for a reduced footprint. This has made customer and store management a lot easier for gas stations and convenience store owners and managers.

Verifone Ruby 2 POS System Pros And Cons

The Verifone Ruby 2 POS system is currently my favorite system for convenience stores, as I describe briefly in the “Pros” list. For me it is important to be able to work out of the box

I see also a few “Cons”, notably the higher price. However, this higher price is compensated by a better ROI because the system is already integrated out of the box and this helps you to recover your investment quite faster.

Furthermore, consider that the additional integrations are usually provided, a trend that started to appear already since 2021, which is that dealers are offering the integration between systems and initial training as part of the entire package.

Pros

It has a good ROI despite the initial high price because it is easily scalable as your business grows in size.

User-friendly UI, as it features a customizable layout, allowing for swift cashier adoption
Offers more than sixty different reports that may be customized
The Workstation features a sleek design, allowing for a reduced footprint

Improved transaction processing speed
Equipped with an intuitive touchscreen input
Allows for easy management of store changes, price changes, and software management

Compact design without a keyboard (optional) to save on counter space
Supports complete back-office integration
Optimized for fuel sales control

Compatible with dispenser card readers for all the major pump dispensers
Applies fuel icons for audio and visual verification.
Prompts for ID verification with tobacco and alcohol sales

Stacks fuel sales to free a pump for immediate use
Rugged and reliable with a customizable control panel

Cons

The Ruby 2 manual would require more detailed explanations.

Verifone Ruby 2 POS system requires a connection to the VeriFone Commander Site manager, which will cost you even more. However, dealers are generally including this service in a package, or just as a free feature included if you purchase them the system.
Smaller gas stations and convenience stores may find this system to be expensive.

Verifone Ruby 2 POS Specifications

Processor

1.86 GHz Dual Core Atom CPU

Operating System

Secure Real-Time Linux

Safety

UL, cUL, CE Mark capability
EMI: FCC Class A (USA) & CISPR 22

Class A (EU)
ESD: IEC 1000 4-2 (8 KV contact, 4 KV air)

Memory

2GB Solid State SATA Flash

Optional 160GB HDD, scalable to 1+TB
2GB DDR3 RAM, scalable to 4GB

MSR (Magnetic Stripe Reader)

3-track MSR for reading loyalty and ID cards

Display

LED-backlit 15 inch TFT XGA high brightness display

Touch Screen

15 inch infrared touch screen with high transmissivity anti-glare glass

Communications

8 RJ-45, RS-232 serial ports with optional software controlled 12 Volt DTR power

Diagnostic Panel for fast debugging; includes soft reset button, diagnotic console port, 7-segment status LEDs, heartbeat LED, and diagnostic switches

Environmental Specifications For The Verifone Ruby 2 POS

Temperature: operating range 0-40° C, non-operating range -20 to 60° C
Humidity: operating range 15% to 95%, relative humidity at 40%

Connectivity

10/100/100 BaseT LAN port
6 USB ports
2 Cash Drawer ports with RJ-45 connectors for solenoid control

DVI connector for a second display
Audio mic-in and line-out connectors
100/240V 50/60Hz operation

Verifone Ruby 2 Price

The Verifone Ruby 2 price is from $3,214 to $16,013 with most of the business owners paying a modal average of $11,016 depending on the ancillary hardware selected therein.

A VeriFone Commander Ruby 2 Single Terminal POS System has an average price of about $ 11,016 and it is the most price-efficient POS solution for a small convenience store or gas station with a business requirement of only one point of sale.

Verifone Ruby 2 POS Double Terminal Prices

This system is exactly the same that we have described already but with two terminals.

The VeriFone Commander Ruby 2 Dual Terminal POS System is priced at a US average of $15,013. Exactly the same Ruby 2 POS system, but with two connected terminals. The marginal cost is lower for larger convenience stores and gas stations that require several points of sales areas.

This system is exactly the same that we have described already but with two terminals.

Ruby2 has an advantage among the competition: It has a complete environment of hardware products from Verifone that connect themselves.

It is therefore compatible with the latest Verifone product offerings which include media solutions for customer engagement, site management software to efficiently manage multiple locations seamlessly, and the latest in fuel control management.

With Ruby 2, all components of convenience store management can be easily performed with one centralized device. This is not true for other products that do not have a complete environment and you have

The Ruby 2 POS is equipped with high-capacity processors allowing it to grow in functionality as business needs change or expand. The sleek touch-screen hardware allows for more counter space and a smaller footprint for each workstation.

Accesories For The Verifone Ruby 2 POS

VeriFone Commander 16fps Site Controller

site controller verifone ruby 2 POS system

The Commander has a price of about six thousand dollars.

The Site Controller is included with the delivery of Verifone Ruby 2 POS when purchased at an authorized dealer. However, you could need it if you require more capacity after your business grows.

The fact that you have two Verifone Ruby 2 POS terminals does not mean that you need also two Site Controller boxes. You can perfectly

The Commander Site Controller system architecture includes expansion slots and ports to add capacity as your business grows. This will ensure fuel functionality and superior performance for years to come. Commander Site Controller is designed specifically for the harsh convenience retail industry. It is purpose-built for years of trouble-free service.

Commander Site Controller from Verifone offers convenience store owners a versatile site management solution providing increased speed in payment acceptance, fueling operations, and back-office store control

VeriFone MX915 Pin Pad

This pin pad takes a lot of place in the counter in my opinion, but it integrated with the rest of the Verifone environment as soon as we have plugged it in.

The price is about five hundred dollars.

It has a 4.3″ color display, a high-speed processor, and a very good amount of memory for a pin pad device. It is NFC-enabled to capitalize on smartphone transactions, in addition to supporting EMV-approved chip and PIN payments as usual.

UPS Power Supply Unit

This is just a UPS, for the case you run out of energy. You will still be able to perform operations with the Verifone Ruby 2 system. This is not included with the standard Verifone Ruby 2 POS delivery.

I consider that having a UPS is mandatory for a gas station or a convenience retail store.

If you run out of online connection, operations may be completed offline with this POS and then they will be uploaded afterwards.

Verifone Ruby 2 dealers recommend currently the OneAC model that costs about $ 250.

I have not tested this model. I consider that any UPS system would go well with the Ruby 2 POS and not just this brand.

Datalogic Magellan 1100i Omnidirectional Bar Code Reader

The cost of this bar code reader is around $ 400

This device provides reading on 1D and 2D bar codes as well as supporting advanced features like image capture and EAS tag deactivation.

The External Read Indicator (ERI) allows the Magellan 1100i reader to integrate with other third-party RFID or EAS systems for a truly “future-proof” solution.

Datalogic’s Illumix intelligent illumination technology in the Magellan 1100i reader optimizes light levels to automatically capture images and read codes from mobile phones, or computer display screens.

There are other barcode reader options suitable for the integration with the Ruby 2 POS, but this has a friendly interface for the Verifone environment and there is where we can find its advantage.

Verifone Ruby 2 POS Alternatives

There are many alternatives to the Verifone Ruby 2 POS. Some of them are also Verifone products.

VeriFone RubyCI Single Terminal POS System

Price is about $8,000

Ruby Ci is a functional site controller and point of sale workstation in one piece of hardware providing fast, efficient, complete store management. The combination of POS and site controller makes this solution the only one of its kind in the marketplace. Now, site owners have the ability to consolidate as well as upgrade their operating technology at the same time.

EMV Ready
All-In-One, EMV ready device optimized for industry average sites (up to 16 fueling positions & 3 POS workstations).
The System Includes:

RubyCI Single Terminal.

First Year Help Desk and Annual Software Maintenance.
Printer with Cable & Adaptor
Cybera RouterThree 50′ Ethernet Cables

VeriFone RubyCI Dual Terminal POS System

Same technology as the VeriFone RubyCI Single Terminal POS System but in this case, there are two terminals delivered.

Price about : $12,000

verifone ruby 2 POS system double terminal

The System Includes:

Two RubyCI Single Terminals
First Year Help Desk and Annual Software Maintenance
Printer with Cable & Adaptor

Cybera RouterFour 50′ Ethernet Cables

VeriFone Commander Topaz Single Terminal POS System

SKU: Commander Topaz Single
Price: $11,036.00

Topaz model introduced a hardware environment with a touch screen and keyboard combination POS. By joining a 15-inch touch screen display and 120-key keyboard, Topaz XL’s powerful graphical interface brings efficiency to your whole operation.

The system includes:

Topaz Single Terminal
First Year Help Desk and Annual Software Maintenance

Printer with Cable & Adaptor
Cybera RouterThree 50′ Ethernet Cables

VeriFone Commander Topaz Dual Terminal POS System

Price is about: $15,000
It is the same model as the one described above but with 2 Terminals.

The System Includes:

Commander 16fps Topaz Dual Terminals

First Year Help Desk and Annual Software Maintenance

Printer with Cable & Adaptor

Cybera Router

Four 50′ Ethernet Cables

VeriFone Ruby 2 POS System Key Features

For gas stations It is designed to offer you one point for fuel sales, including prepay and preset fuel sales.

This way, your cashiers will be able to see the payment statuses of all pumps. This kind of attentiveness that results in more hands-on experience. All these may be attributed to the numerous features and capabilities Ruby2 has to offer, including:

Quick Cashier Adoption

The Ruby 2 POS Workstation features a customizable configuration, which allows for faster adoption and enhanced ease of use of the system. It combines all your fuel dispensing, card processing, cash register, and dispenser card reader control functionalities into a single screen.

The system has been designed to meet and exceed the needs of fast-paced petroleum and c-store operations. Such capabilities are aimed at offering business owners complete reliability, accurate record-keeping, faster customer turnarounds, and easier pump control.

Ruby 2 C-store POS system provides complete integration to an extraordinary number of partner peripherals, offering you more retail automation options. This sort of integration allows you to create custom solutions, tailored specifically to your business requirements.

Intuitive User Interface

Just like the outgoing Ruby SuperSystems platform, the Ruby 2 POS system is graphical and relatively easy to use. The simple software interface is equipped with a customizable control panel. This makes it possible for you to tailor your screen menus to your level of sales activity and inventory nature.

You will find the soft key and menu configurations of this system relatively easy to set-up as well as modify. This is mostly carried out through the Ruby 2 Configuration Manager Toolkit. You may access this Toolkit through the Workstation in your store or remotely through a secure IP connection. Additionally, you will also like these UI capabilities:

Interactive Display Features

The Ruby 2 display features an on-screen scrolling receipt, and up to 77 soft keys, offering you the utmost in touch screen menu flexibility. Fuel sales may be processed using animated, graphical fuel icons that are capable of managing up to 32 fuel pumps.

The display also has large sub-menu screens, allowing your cashiers to quickly navigate through menus and information.

On-Screen Help Menus

The on-screen help menus on this system will come in handy when training your staff on how to use the system. They will also offer your staff with quick answers to the questions they may have in the event that the managers are not available to help.

In this regard, an on-screen real-time message board will provide instant access to vital alerts and other important cashier information.

Customizable Reporting

Ruby 2 is equipped with a myriad of tracking and reporting tools to help you manage all business operations efficiently. It allows you to access detailed site information, such as comprehensive transaction logs, sales by category, department, item, and fuel reporting.

Integration Support

As opposed to its predecessor (however some dealers are offering new full integration when you purchase Ruby 2), the Verifone Ruby 2 system is capable of integrating with several other solutions by VeriFone. For instance, it will require you to connect to the Commander Site Controller by the provider.

The Verifone Ruby 2 POS solution is capable of integrating to such VeriFone product offerings as media solutions for customer engagement, and site management software for efficient management of multiple locations.

You may also connect this system to the latest in fuel control management technology by VeriFone as well as by the compatible third-party providers. With Ruby 2 all aspects of convenience store management can be performed from a single centralized device.

Customer Support

To contact the customer support team at VeriFone, you only need to complete a form on their “Contact Us” page.

A VeriFone customer support team member or partner will then contact you shortly after to help solve your problem. Alternatively, you may navigate to the Support Portal—a new self-service feature on the VeriFone website that allows you to get helpful information on the go.

Conclusions

The Ruby 2 gas station and convenience store POS system is a new innovative solution by a renowned vendor. In addition to the interactive and beneficial capabilities of the Ruby SuperSystems platform, the new Ruby 2 boasts of new technologies and features.

The Ruby 2 POS Workstation is one of the popular merchant-operated, consumer-facing and self-service payment systems by the provider. In addition to the petroleum and convenience retail industries, VeriFone also offers POS solutions for the financial, hospitality, and healthcare vertical markets.

It is fitted with a complete touch screen console that allows for fast, efficient point of sale functions and payment processing. The multi-core processors allow it to process transactions with increased speed.

This, along with other convenience and performance improvements to the Ruby 2 allows for easy store and customer management. Such are the aspects that make Ruby 2 yet another exceptional C-store POS system by VeriFone. This system is also ideal as gas station POS.

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Clark Howard