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    Can fingerprint reader can be fitted later?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by lordnikon, Sep 17, 2007.

  1. lordnikon

    lordnikon Notebook Evangelist

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    I ordered the M1330 but didn't get the option to choose the fingerprint reader online. Dell explained due to parts shortage in the area, they took off the option but customers who still want it need to wait at least 6 weeks.
    Anyway, is it possible for the fingerprint reader to be fitted later? Is it just a plug and play part with drivers?
     
    lordnikon, Sep 17, 2007
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  2. Tex1ntux

    Tex1ntux Notebook Consultant

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    I think you'd have to also get a partial case replacement so there would be a place for it, but other than that, I don't see why it would be impossible.
     
    Tex1ntux, Sep 17, 2007
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    hehe299792458 Notebook Deity

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    I don't think you can without going through a lot of trouble. By that point, it's easier to just get an external one if you really needed it. IMHO, fingerprint readers are just gimmicks with no real benefit
     
    hehe299792458, Sep 17, 2007
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    Yeah I bet there are some USB finger print recognition hardware available which you can get if you are really in dire need of such a gadget....
     
    TuxDude, Sep 17, 2007
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    For a single user they may be of limited benefit but I think for a family PC they are very useful. I can't trust my family members to use secure passwords - they will use short ones and probably write them somewhere as well. The fingerprint reader allows fast user switching as well with a swipe. I find it convenient.
    It would be even more convenient if it didn't somehow get disconnected and need the machine rebooting or the user whose process has locked it to be logged out.
     
    Nalada, Sep 22, 2007
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