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 Excellent, accurate November 1, 2004
Josh (Long Island, NY USA)
66 out of 69 found this review helpful
This fingerprint reader from Microsoft is very accurate. Setup is very easy. To set it up, you install the software and restart, now the screen comes up. It recommends you have it read at least two fingers. It reads each finger four times. Then it is finished. Logging into website's is so easy! All you do is place your finger on the reader and it logs you in. The only downside I see is if you have multiple accounts for the same site. You can only use the reader for one account(or register a different finger as a different person), but that is negligible. For only $49, this is a great buy!
Best thing since sliced bread!!! December 27, 2004
A. M. Hancock (Acworth, GA. USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I bought this as a Christmas present for my husband and he absolutely loved it! He said this is the most convienient tool for a computer he has ever had and say's it's very idiot proof to set up, SUPER EASY! After the initial set-up of this product, it is a very safe and secure method to access your accounts. No more typing user id's and passwords, just "fingerprint it" and, in the words of Emeril, "BAM" your there. He say's he highly recommends this product! Good job Microsoft for this technology!!!!!
Not a gimmick - Very useful January 22, 2005
JL (Torrance, CA USA)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
Pros:
software for fingerprint works flawlessly and VERY robust
Cons:
the fingerprint pad needs to cleaned (towel + water) REGULARLY or it wont sense your fingerprint anymore
Extremely handy May 15, 2006
Michael (NJ, USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I have a lot of websites with password access and this thing allows me to bypass the process of trying to remember each and every one. Also logs you into windows if you follow the directions correctly. I have NEVER had a problem with it recognizing my fingerprints. Some people say it works only 70% of the time but not for me. It works 99% of the time, and that last 1% is human error when I don't put enough of my fingerprint on the reader. It reads in any direction, so you could put your finger on it upside down or sideways. You can input all 10 fingers, which I did, and it makes it that much easier. I live in a dorm setting with lots of practical jokesters so this thing is very useful for locking Windows when I leave the room with the door open and just pressing my finger to unlock it. The problem is that it doesn't work with mozilla, but it really isn't a big problem for me. It DOES work with the newest IE7 Beta 2. I have also found that it works with some of my non-microsoft programs that require passwords. Overall, extremely useful.
Precise! Hassle-free! Very convenient and easy to use! February 17, 2005
Red Echidna
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
The Microsoft Fingerprint reader is superb! It is precisely what someone like me needs badly (using the PC all the time, sitting in front of it most of the day every day, slightly varying passwords to numerous sites). With that said, I do not recommend this to someone who uses their PC on occasions, or simply does not have to put up with multiple passwords.
This device is very accurate. Scanning and registering my fingerprints was very quick and easy. I did not have trouble the first time at all, which surprised me due to a couple of complaints about mis-accuracy in the scanning; however, this is not true--scanning is incredibly simple. It's small, sleek, and it matches and compliments my desktop. It is very much compatible with numerous programs (Netscape Mail & Newsgroups, Internet Explorer, obviously, Netscape browser, G-Mail Notifier, and many online games such as C&C Generals, LOTR: Battle for Middle-earth, et cetera) and almost every site with log-in screens.
Simply put, this device is perfect. It is highly compatible, no technical problems, no complicated installation, and it's very easy to clean (simply stick a piece of Scotch-tape on the optical sensor and gently pull it off, only on occasion). Again, I highly recommend this to people have many and great uses for their PCs, along with wanting a complimentary addition to their desktops.
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