First, the palmtop must be equipped with a wireless modem. A further booking fee on top of that may seem excessive. But probably not on a rainy night, when there isn't a cab in sight. You may not have to fret for much longer. A wireless device about twice the size of a handphone now allows card bills to be processed at the restaurant table.
All customers have to do is sign an electronic charge slip on the gadget using a special stylus.
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