Eikon Digital Privacy Manager (USB fingerprint reader) - works with Firefox, Windows Vista, and now Mac | 
 enlarge | Brand: UPEK
Category: CE
List Price: $54.99
Buy New: $43.23
You Save: $11.76 (21%)
New (5) from $43.23
Rating:  3 reviews
Color: Silver
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 3.3 x 0.6 x 1.3
MPN: TCRD4CA1H6A3
Model: TCRD4CA1H6A3
UPC: 897583001025
EAN: 0897583001025
ASIN: B0018E72TY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
| |
| Features:
| • | Log on to your computer with the swipe of your finger | | • | Switch user accounts easily and securely | | • | For PC users, use the password bank feature to remember all your online usernames and passwords | | • | For Mac users, conveniently access online accounts by unlocking the power of Keychain | | • | For PC users, launch your favorite software applications by swiping a particular finger |
|
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The Eikon(TM) Digital Privacy Manager combines the award-winning Eikon USB peripheral fingerprint reader with the same Protector Suite QL software currently shipping on millions of notebook PCs today. The Eikon addresses the growing need for a simpler and more secure way to protect important personal information from threats such as phishing, password dictionary attacks, and malicious software. Rather than using simple or redundant passwords on multiple sites, PC users can now choose complex passwords and let the Eikon remember them automatically! For Mac users, the Eikon provides a quick and secure method of unlocking Keychain; which allows them to manage usernames and passwords, digital certificates, keys, and private notes. In addition to easier access to their growing number of password-protected web accounts, PC users also enjoy the following benefits by simply swiping their finger: 1) Respond to Windows Vista(TM) UAC requests to enter an administrator password for tasks such as software installations or configuration changes; 2) Quickly and Securely logon to a computer; 3) Lock/unlock a computer and rapidly switch between user accounts; 4) Launch favorite applications by assigning specific fingers for each one. The Eikon fingerprint reader won the prestigious Consumer Electronics Association (CES) Best of Innovations Award in 2007. The bundled Protector Suite for Mac and Protector Suite QL software is compatible with Mac Leopard and Windows Vista, XP Home and Professional, 2003 and 2000 operating systems respectively. WARNING: This product does not support Apple Open Directory. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price: $54.99. Price at Amazon: $49.99.
|
| Customer Reviews:
Eikon Fingerprint Reader July 12, 2008
A much better system than the microsoft type of reader. I had a little trouble getting it to work on my 64 bit system but got good support from the company. Otherwise easy to use and to set up.
Great fingerprint device if you need one July 9, 2008
Currently using it on Vista 32-bit Business, and I haven't had any issues with it. I use it to login instead of typing in my password, as well as storing all my password logins for various websites. For the most part, the software is pretty decent, can't really complain. As for the fingerprint reader itself, it's pretty accurate. It's far better than the fingerprint readers I've used in the past, it can take your fingerprint even if you swipe it relatively quickly, as long as you have full contact with it. Overall, I'm pretty satisfied with it.
Works great on a Mac June 28, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Finally!!! A bulletproof fingerprint reader for the Mac!!!
I've always envied my PC friends when it comes to biometric options... until I got my Eikon.
Now, whenever the authentication screen on the Mac pops up, I get Eikon's fingerprint auth screen instead and I can just swipe my finger and go on my merry way. Their programmers also adopted the Mac minimalist ethic and implemented the Protector Suite consistent with the Mac "it just works!" experience.
They've been also very proactive and have continued updating their Mac software solution. v1.2 just came out June 25, (FYI, v1.0 came out Feb 2008), and UPEK continues to improve Protector Suite. In the latest iteration, they now even display the icon and the name of the app requesting authentication. Nice!
Upek is also very responsive. I was pleasantly surprised when they contacted me when I sent some suggestions thru their support webform.
Now if only they'd come up with an Expresscard solution so I can have the fingerprint reader onboard just tucked away in the little used Expresscard slot on my MBP and just pop the fingerprint sensor whenever I need it...
|
|
|
