You have dual OS in Interactive Flat Panels (IFP): Windows or Android. A full Windows OS can be installed in the OPS(Open Pluggable Specification.)

slot in the interactive display, so it may seem like the obvious choice, but an built-in onboard Android OS also has advantages in terms of cost-effectiveness.

In this article, I'll evaluate IFPs that are based on Windows and Android and offer some advice on how to pick the one that is best for your use case. My advice is straightforward: a Windows-based IFP is always preferable. In reality, it's uncommon to find IFPs that are solely for Android; typically, a Windows PC is required to finish an IFP.

Let me use the following 5 examples to demonstrate my thesis.

#1. Performance

There isn't much to say beyond the fact that a Windows device is far more capable than an Android one in terms of hardware specifications, booting speed, smoothness, and other factors. Android is not a poor operating system; it is merely insufficient for business use. You don't want the IFP to suddenly become unresponsive or hang, even for a brief period of time, if you're planning to use it for meetings or teaching or presentations.

#2 User interface, second

A good tech product, in my opinion, should be simple to use and shouldn't require people to learn anything superfluous or alter their behavior unless there is no other option.

The Android OS on IFPs has a different user interface than Android on your smartphones or tablets. You'll need to become familiar with the unique interfaces that each company has created, so plan on a learning curve when you first use them.

Ask the following questions in particular: Can you locate and launch your apps with ease? Do you know how to save work, go to another app, or change some settings when using an app? Do you know how to access the content on your USB device if you have some files on there? Is Google able to provide you with enough information to solve your problems fast if you get lost?

On the other hand, the OPS windows are most widely used OS in the worldwide, not matter in the education market or in the business market. Everyone knows how to use the win7, win10 or win 11 as they are in the same interface family system.

#3. Software compatibility

Some of us appreciate the concept of an Android-based IFP because it might be able to access the Google Play Store and enable us to run a ton of our favorite apps and games, am I right? This won't actually happen, though.

Firstly, almost all Android OS on IFPs can't access Play Store because Google license is quite expensive. Unlike consumer Android phones and tablets, IFP manufacturers don't produce large enough quantity to make the Google license worth investing. So don't be surprised if you can't see Play Store on your Android IFP; it will usually be replaced by a customized app store with limited resources.

Software compatibility is a crucial topic to address because everyone may use different programs and the IFP will be configured as a shared device that numerous users can access/use. The IFP will be a very helpful tool for the entire workplace if it can be set up with the appropriate programs, shared disks, and user accounts. We don't want to only utilize the IFP as a touchscreen or whiteboard, and we want to be able to connect our computers if we need to look at something more important.

A Windows interactive flat panel is the best option in terms of software because it offers the same compatibility and support as your desktop or laptop PCs, which are almost certainly running Windows as well. All of them are essential for contemporary teamwork and are flawlessly supported by Windows, from Microsoft Office to more specific programs for your industry, then to shared drives and remote collaboration platforms (such Microsoft Whiteboard, Teams/Zoom, Trello, etc.). Additionally, IT administrators may fairly easily customize and control any software installed on Windows, including the Windows OS itself. This is also very beneficial because it saves a ton of time and work and ensures the IFP's security, which is crucial for shared devices.

Here are the top 4 reasons for picking a Windows interactive flat panel over an Android one. Although a few (but not many) extra dollars must be spent, the advantages far exceed the disadvantages. Indisplay interactive flat panel are allowing you to easily and conveniently mount an OPS device at the back of the digital board without the hassle of connecting to an external desktop, offering you more expanded functions.