The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    Where can I get an external fingerprint scanner?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Fe ®, Aug 31, 2007.

  1. Fe ®

    Fe ® Notebook Geek

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    92
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Basically I wanted one when I was going to order the XPS M1330 but because of the long shipping time I opted for the M1710 instead. Are there any good fingerprint scanners which do the job of that in the 1330?

    (Not sure if I should have posted this in the Accessories forum instead...feel free to move it)
     
    Fe ®, Aug 31, 2007
    #1
  2. Romanian

    Romanian Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    41
    Messages:
    448
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Well, I'm not really sure of any standalone scanners, but I have one built-in with my keyboard (Microsoft Optical Desktop; NewEgg or TigerDirect it). To be honest, scanners are more of a hassle than an aid. I wouldn't recommend getting one, as it's not worth the trouble.
     
    Romanian, Sep 1, 2007
    #2
  3. Paranoia

    Paranoia Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    25
    Messages:
    133
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I know that Microsoft makes a stand alone fingerprint readers. I'm not sure where they're sold, I just know I can get one through Microsoft for free or close to free.
     
    Paranoia, Sep 1, 2007
    #3
  4. FusiveResonance

    FusiveResonance Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    143
    Messages:
    421
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    its not worth the money...seriously...if it comes with the notebook...then thats fine, but dont buy one.
     
    FusiveResonance, Sep 1, 2007
    #4