Microsoft Fingerprint Reader

388 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (134)
price (27)
design (8)
durability (5)
size (5)

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reliability (19)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 388 reviews of Microsoft Fingerprint Reader. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the durability and size are generally positive. The design and price are also mentioned favorably, but many are less positive about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Microsoft Fingerprint Reader is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Microsoft Fingerprint Reader

alaTest has collected and analyzed 371 user reviews of Microsoft Fingerprint Reader from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and design. The price and usability also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the reliability, and there are some mixed views about the size.

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74% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Adam Berger (gadgetell.com)

Gadgetell Review: Microsoft Fingerprint Reader

Product: Microsoft Fingerprint Reader Company: Microsoft Website: http://www.microsoft.com Rating: 4.5/10.0 Pros: Allows ‘one-touch' switching between users in Windows, enables you to forget passwords while securing your computer (by not saving them...

Feb, 2006

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Expert review by : Robert Stein (activewin.com)

Fingerprint Reader

One of the latest hardware devices coming out of Redmond is all about adding simplicity, style and the latest technology to your desktop. Microsoft is attempting to set the bar with the debut of the new biometric fingerprint reader available. The...

Integrated Nicely with Windows

Doesn't work with firefox, other browsers

I definitely recommend this product to those of you who do not want to try the more expensive Optical Desktop and IntelliMouse fingerprint reader options, as this technology is at the very least worth it as the "new" product to try out. But,...

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Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (goodgearguide.com.au)

Microsoft Fingerprint Reader

Whether it is voice recognition, fingerprint scanners or futuristic retinal scans used in the latest Hollywood flick, consumers have always been wowed...

Convenient, ‘wow' factor, ease of setup, compact, comfortable mouse

Doesn't work with any other browser other than Internet Explorer

The Fingerprint Reader is a convenient product that is well priced, but its lack of browser support is a significant disappointment.

Nov, 2005

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Consumer review (radioshack.com)

Very cool device

This is a very cool device. I have been using it for several weeks and no problems. It takes a few minutes to set up: ie, register your finger prints and the web sites you want to use this device to logon. Once done, it saves time as I can "auto" logon...

Easy to Use

None so far

Sep, 2008

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Consumer review (radioshack.com)

Great Device

You have to put your finger where the sun don't shine!

Durable, Easy to Use, Fast, Reliable, Versatile

Jul, 2008

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Convenience at your fingertips

The hardware piece is well designed, rugged and works very nice. The software that comes in the package is very easy to use. The installation procedure is very straightforward: insert the CD in the drive, click the Next button a couple of times, plug ...

Reliable, fast, easy to use, works with IE/FF, accurate identification.

None.

Jun, 2007

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Convenient way to manage passwords

small size, tracks passwords for applications and webpages

software

Mar, 2007

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Convenient way to manage passwords

I bought this as an inexpensive way to keep a track of the plethora of passwords that I use every day. The fingerprint reader is accurate and can keep track of 10 prints. The reader itself is compact and connects via a USB cable. The issues that I ...

small size, tracks passwords for applications and webpages

software

Mar, 2007

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD # 2

The problems: Identity Theft Sites have different rules for password generation Aging memory (mine) Large numbers of passwords to remember Multiple sign ins for the same site. eg. American Airlines Frequent Flyer Mileage site for me, wife, ...

FIGHTS IDENTITY THEFT - EASY TO REMEMBER STRONGER PASSWORDS - SUPPORTS MULTIPLE IDS PER SITE

NO BACKUP OR SYNCHRONIZATION

Dec, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)