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  1. August 16th, 2004, 03:57 PM #1
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    New Microsoft Hardware Fall 2004 Lineup Photos

    Multiple photos, descriptions, etc. for the complete Microsoft hardware fall lineup, which includes two fingerprint reader devices. The devices are to be released September 9th. Here is a complete list of the hardware included:

    • Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer with Fingerprint Reader Windows USB
    • Optical Desktop Elite USB for BLUETOOTH (Keyboard & Mouse)
    • Optical Desktop with Fingerprint Feature USB
    • Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse USB
    • Wireless Optical Mouse Standard USB
    • Wireless Optical Desktop v3.0 Comfort Edition
    • Wireless Optical Desktop ELITE
    • Digital Media Pro Keyboard USB & PS/2
    • Digital Media Keyboard
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  2. August 16th, 2004, 04:08 PM #2
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    Where do you find all these?!


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  3. August 17th, 2004, 06:38 AM #3
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    Scouring the web, on my not-so-speedy 40k connection.
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  4. August 17th, 2004, 09:24 AM #4
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    What the hell would someone need a mouse with a fingerprint scanner attached to it?
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  5. August 17th, 2004, 09:42 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spork
    What the hell would someone need a mouse with a fingerprint scanner attached to it?
    I guess to scan fingerprints?
    Never, ever approach a computer saying or even thinking "I will just do this quickly."
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  6. August 17th, 2004, 10:33 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by NooNoo
    I guess to scan fingerprints?
    I could see this useful at airports, banks, businesses, etc., but the standard user would have no need for this.
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  7. August 17th, 2004, 11:43 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spork
    What the hell would someone need a mouse with a fingerprint scanner attached to it?
    User recognition and authentication.

    We used a prototype at a hospital I workes at where the user's fingerprint authenticated network access. No username, no passwords to remember, much less likelyhood of unwanted intrusions.
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  8. August 17th, 2004, 11:59 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by a d e p t
    Where do you find all these?!
    I guess. Between TechZ and Techs, there is no need to ever view any news sites, cause they copy & paste all the headlines here in the lounge.
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  9. August 17th, 2004, 03:11 PM #9
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    Its called WOTPPing
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  10. August 17th, 2004, 04:36 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by TechZ
    Its called WOTPPing
    really?

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  11. August 17th, 2004, 04:38 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by a d e p t
    User recognition and authentication.

    We used a prototype at a hospital I workes at where the user's fingerprint authenticated network access. No username, no passwords to remember, much less likelyhood of unwanted intrusions.
    Alienware can build you a system with a fingerprint scanner in it.
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  12. August 18th, 2004, 03:35 PM #12
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    They'll also charge u enough for 2 machines.


    I like their systems too

    Go their for some "if I had alot of money..."
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