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    dv6500 Fingerprint Reader Opinion

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Japes, Sep 2, 2007.

  1. Japes

    Japes Notebook Guru

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    I'm considering getting a dv6500. Looking at pictures of it, the fingerprint reader looks like it will be in the way when typing. If any owners of dv6500 have an opinion on this it would be really helpful.
    It seems like it might be more convenient not to have this if it will make typing easier.
     
    Japes, Sep 2, 2007
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  2. Deemo

    Deemo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Doesn't get in the way at all.
    Great feature...I use it all the time for logging in instead of typing.
     
    Deemo, Sep 2, 2007
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  3. Fant

    Fant Notebook Evangelist

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    Get's in the way for me...dont really need it for a home computer...if you use it, then everytime your machine boots up...it wont completely boot up until you login with the fingerprint....
     
    Fant, Sep 2, 2007
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  4. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Huh? How would it get in the way? It's a groove into your computer and it's so small, you barely notice it.

    Also, you don't need to swipe your finger every time you log in. Only if you set a password for windows will you need to swipe your finger (or type in your password).
     
    Lithus, Sep 2, 2007
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  5. suland

    suland Notebook Evangelist

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    Well, it works fine for me and never becomes a pain on my dv 9500.
     
    suland, Sep 2, 2007
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  6. nafsta

    nafsta Notebook Enthusiast

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    it doesnt get in way at all and saves all passwords like hotmail and other website...
     
    nafsta, Sep 3, 2007
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  7. thevjm

    thevjm Notebook Evangelist

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    i didn't like the verisoft software so i don't use mine. it does get in the way occasionally, but not enough to stop you from getting it.
     
    thevjm, Sep 3, 2007
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  8. SP Forsythe

    SP Forsythe Notebook Evangelist

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    Sooner or later, someone will invent an adhesive mounted flap that will cover the reader when not in use.
     
    SP Forsythe, Sep 3, 2007
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  9. Eallan

    Eallan Notebook Consultant

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    I'm not a huge fan of the verisoft software either. It's very intrusive. I'm using it lightly, but I kinda don't know what to do with it.
     
    Eallan, Sep 3, 2007
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  10. gr81

    gr81 Notebook Geek

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    You can turn off the verisoft feature in the options screen. That way it wont ask you for the single sign on every time you enter a password.
     
    gr81, Sep 4, 2007
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  11. kintama

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    Does anyone know if i can get it working for XP, and if so how?
     
    kintama, Sep 4, 2007
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