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    Fingerprint reader: HP vs. Microsoft

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by andys1376, Mar 9, 2008.

  1. andys1376

    andys1376 Guest

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    Looking at the dv6700t from the HP Home & Office online store, I could get the HP Fingerprint Reader for $25 or the Microsoft Fingerprint Reader for $45. Is there any advantage to purchasing the Microsoft product?
     
    andys1376, Mar 9, 2008
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  2. jerry66

    jerry66 Notebook Deity

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    sure ms needs the noney to get over vista :) the integrated on my 8510-p works very well , stick with the hp integrated
     
    jerry66, Mar 9, 2008
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  3. Valleybacker

    Valleybacker Notebook Consultant

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    get the integrated fingerprint scanner, it's cheaper and integrated is always better (minus GPU)
     
    Valleybacker, Mar 10, 2008
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  4. optomos

    optomos Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, get the integrated reader. The one HP uses on mine is great!
     
    optomos, Mar 10, 2008
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  5. andys1376

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    Thanks, that makes sense.
     
    andys1376, Mar 10, 2008
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  6. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    i noticed the hp fingerprint reader works fine, never tried the MS one before though. is it external?
     
    flipfire, Mar 10, 2008
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  7. andys1376

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    Yes, the MS is external.
     
    andys1376, Mar 11, 2008
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