Not a gimmick - Very useful but some drawbacks | Microsoft Optical Desktop with Fingerprint Reader (BZ5-00002)

Keyboard is amazing, mouse not so much... | Microsoft Optical Desktop with Fingerprint Reader (BZ5-00002)

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	• Microsoft Optical Desktop with Fingerprint Reader (BZ5-00002) Microsoft Microsoft, 2004 average customer review:based on 42 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Warning: Can not use Mozilla

I was disappointed after trying to use the fingerprint reader with my Mozilla browser, apparently it only works under Internet Explorer. Not a good decision by Microsoft since most of the techno savvy people who purchase this product are not going to want to be forced into using Explorer.
I gave this product 4 stars, because it works wonderfully under the intended environment. Perhaps they will release an update that will allow the fingerprint reader to work under different browsers.

Not a gimmick - Very useful but some drawbacks

Pros:
1) software for fingerprint works flawlessly and VERY robust
2) the keyboard is a STANDARD layout unlike many previous ms keyboards
Cons:
1) the fingerprint pad needs to cleaned (towel + water) REGULARLY or it wont sense your fingerprint anymore
2) very poor design in that it takes TWO valuable USB ports when they could have designed it to use one and have the wireless receiver integrated into the keyboard.
3) the mouse (Wireless Optical Mouse 2.0) tapers out at the bottom which pushes the pinky finger outwards which makes for a very unergonomical hold on the mouse (at least for me) My old Logitech Click! felt so much better being it tapered in at the bottom.

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Keyboard is amazing, mouse not so much...

The keyboard is great. Good feel, tons of customizable buttons, and the finger print reader is amazing. It works so well, never falses, and so far I have not been able to trick it.

It does get smudged easily, but even though it looks foggy it still tends to read the print through all that. It does require a quick wipe down (they say to use tape to lift the print marks off) every now and then.

The mouse is okay...wireless is cool, but it lacks the thumb buttons I was used to (for forward and back in IE). It has a tilt wheel but unless you are an Excel guru you probably won't use it much. The mouse does feel good and fits in the hand really well...if it just had those thumb buttons it would be great.

Setup is easy but requires software from two CD's where they should have made it one setup program. Training the fingerprint thing only takes seconds. Not sure how I lived without the finger print reader.

Yea..and why does MS make you agree to their disclaimer about the reader not being secure and all that...although I am sure this thing is not the worlds most secure finger print reader it surely is more secure than keeping a list of passwords on your PC or on paper next to your PC. I'd say as long as you aren't heading up shuttle missions it is more than enough security.

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Very Nice

I find the fingerprint reader reliable and very, very handy. In addition, the standard layout keyboard has a nice typing feel...not too mushy nor clicky. I like the wireless mouse for its simplicity (no side buttons) and it fits my hand well.

I would only remove a star because the special intellikeys (assignable keys) are not that well designed: They need to be pressed too hard and the top of the keyboard gives (bends) a little). The volume control keys are particularly bad.

Nearly Perfect

I've had this keyboard for a few days now and couldn't be more pleased. The fingerprint reader works great and is definitely an attention getter in the dorm. The keyboard itself is very comfortable and well designed. The same goes for the wireless mouse. I would definitely recommend this one.

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