Is the Elo 1593L good for a self-service kiosk?

Yes. It is designed for kiosk and OEM integration, with an open-frame body that bolts into a custom enclosure and IntelliTouch sensing built for constant public use.

What resolution and brightness does it have?

The panel is 1366 x 768 HD at 300 nits with a 500:1 contrast ratio. That is fine for indoor kiosks but not for bright sunlight or detailed close-up work.

What inputs does it accept?

It has HDMI, VGA and DisplayPort inputs, so it connects to most PCs, media players and industrial controllers without adapters.

Can it be mounted in portrait orientation?

No. Elo specifies landscape orientation for this model, so plan your enclosure and content around a horizontal screen.

Does it include a computer or speakers?

No. It is a display only, with no built-in PC, operating system or speakers; you supply the host device and audio separately.

How does it differ from consumer touchscreens?

It is built for panel mounting and continuous commercial duty rather than home use. You give up slim styling and high resolution for open-frame mounting and durable touch technology.