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    M1330 Biometric Fingerprint Reader

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ageha, Feb 4, 2008.

  1. ageha

    ageha Notebook Consultant

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    Why can I order the machine without biometric fingerprint reader only if I select the Ubuntu configuration?
     
    ageha, Feb 4, 2008
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    suneee Notebook Geek

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    you could just not use the reader?
     
    suneee, Feb 4, 2008
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  3. ageha

    ageha Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah but I have to pay £60 for it!

    Will it be always on or can I switch it completely off? I just thought about saving some battery power.
     
    ageha, Feb 4, 2008
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    ifti Undiscovered

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    You should be able to disable it.
     
    ifti, Feb 4, 2008
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