Ever since going into an Apple Store last week and seeing their new iPod Touch-based POS system first hand, I knew it would only be a matter of time before other retailers started to daydream about how such a system could work for them too. Though Apple hasn’t decided whether they’re going to sell an EasyPay-like app and hardware (which includes a barcode scanner and card swipe built slickly into what amounts to an iPod jacket or sleeve), rumors abound that they’re making moves to do so.

Now at least one company is tired of waiting.

Simply Swipe It now has an app that can process transactions through EPay and Authorize.net, and is also offering for pre-order an accessory card swiper called QuickSwipe that looks like it clamps onto the sides of a Touch. From the image on their site it looks to be aesthetically a far cry from what Apple Store employees are toting around, but it’s proof that Steve Jobs and Company don’t have the “use your finger to sign here, please” market cornered just yet.

iPod POS