Windows And Mac OS Support, Price, High Built Quality, Easy Installation, Ability To Store Up To 15 Fingerprints, Design
AntiGlide Rubber Not Sufficient
I remember a time when fingerprint scanners existed only in movies but thanks to UPEK and others we can now have them to protect our personal computers. The Eikon is a high quality device that comes with a great price tag...
A potentially very useful addition to a home or business computer, the Eikon Digital Privacy Manager speeds up login and password management, with more than a dash of futuristic widgetry. Andrew Harrison ...
Abstract: Eikon for Mac from Company: UPEK, Inc.Software security on the Mac can mean a lot of different things to a lot of people. Do you have virus protection? Do you back up your files? Do you have a strong password? Do you require a password from sleep and ...
Published: 2008-05-07, Author: Mark , review by: techworld.com
Ultimately, we're not convinced that lifting your hand off the keyboard and swiping a finger is any easier (or more secure) than tapping in your password. Although we do admit that it certainly feels more fun with the Upek Eikon Digital Privacy Manage...
Ultimately, were not convinced that lifting your hand off the keyboard and swiping a finger is any easier (or more secure) than tapping in your password. Although we do admit that it certainly feels more fun with the Upek Eikon Digital Privacy Manage...
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Published: 2008-05-05, Author: Mark , review by: macworld.co.uk
Easy to set up, has no difficulty recognising your fingers
Limited options for various Mac OS areas, reverts to password if unplugged
Ultimately, were not convinced that lifting your hand off the keyboard and swiping a finger is any easier (or more secure) than tapping in your password. Although we do admit that it certainly feels more fun. ...
Punchy sound, Excellent quality, DAB-compatible, Minimalist beauty, iPod dock and intelligent control
DAB features need better signals
The Eikon Protector Suite is a biometric security finger swiper that adds protection to your Mac beyond your standard user ID and password.Its new to Macs, but has been available for PCs for a short while. In fact, its so new to Macs that no installe...
Abstract: the real "security" being applied here is UPEKs hope that people who write their passwords down on Post-It notes or other obvious places will rely more on simply scanning their fingerprint—leaving no paper trail of passwords behind. In general, fingerpr...
