We would like to integrate a POS terminal with our custom VFP/FP2X mail order system and are looking for recommendations for a hardware solution that includes a register/cash drawer, laser scanner, pole display, regular small color display, thermal printer, and stripe reader.

Is it better to buy separate components or buy a hardware package? Most if not all packages that I've found come with software which I doubt could be reprogrammed to fit our needs?

Any thoughts will be appreciated.