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The UPEK TCRD4CA1H6A3 Eikon Digital Privacy Manager is a USB fingerprint reader that provides quick and reliable biometric authentication to desktop or network resources. This model includes a cost effective Eikon swipe reader for home or office use. UPEK's USB fingerprint readers use the same patented technology built into many of today's fingerprint-enabled notebook PC's.
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90 of 95 people found the following review helpful
By Paul Reiner
Amazon Verified Purchase
I have tried the Microsoft, APC, Dell, and Omnipass fingerprint readers.
While the hardware is mediocre, the software is garbage.
Vista support is rare, Vista x64 support is ubelievably rare, and Windows 2008 support is non-existant.
Microsoft's own fingerprint reader wont properly support Windows Server 2008 or 64 bit.
On the other handm the Eikon /Upek solution is fantastic.
The hardware is made from aluminum instead of plastic and has a nice sturdy feel. However its the software that makes this solution stand out as "best of breed"
Not only does it support 64 bit and Vista and Windows 2008 Server, but it supports 2 factor and 3 factor authentication as well.
When you run the software, your first impression is WOW. The user experience is fantastic. It installs perfectly, its very intuitive and is very visually appealing.
It looks and feels like they really spent a lot of time on polishing the sofware.
If you are looking for a fingerprint solution, this is it.
Im so happy with my purchase that I just threw out my Microsoft and APC readers and I deleted my Omnipass software(that I had to pay extra for)
My new christmas wish is to get this reader built-in to a keyboard for my office PC.
Bottom line: I give it 12 out of 10. I bonus point for broad OS support and 1 bonus point for "exceeding expectations"
While the hardware is mediocre, the software is garbage.
Vista support is rare, Vista x64 support is ubelievably rare, and Windows 2008 support is non-existant.
Microsoft's own fingerprint reader wont properly support Windows Server 2008 or 64 bit.
On the other handm the Eikon /Upek solution is fantastic.
The hardware is made from aluminum instead of plastic and has a nice sturdy feel. However its the software that makes this solution stand out as "best of breed"
Not only does it support 64 bit and Vista and Windows 2008 Server, but it supports 2 factor and 3 factor authentication as well.
When you run the software, your first impression is WOW. The user experience is fantastic. It installs perfectly, its very intuitive and is very visually appealing.
It looks and feels like they really spent a lot of time on polishing the sofware.
If you are looking for a fingerprint solution, this is it.
Im so happy with my purchase that I just threw out my Microsoft and APC readers and I deleted my Omnipass software(that I had to pay extra for)
My new christmas wish is to get this reader built-in to a keyboard for my office PC.
Bottom line: I give it 12 out of 10. I bonus point for broad OS support and 1 bonus point for "exceeding expectations"
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
It works great from the start. It keeps tab of the pages I go to and ask to save the password. From thereon when I go to these pages I just scan my finger and I'm logged in.
It would be great if it could have a portable version that could be used wherever you go...You have to install the software to your PC. You can tote it around with your laptop. I've seen some laptops that comes with it integrated.
Now I can create better cryptic passwords and not worry about forgetting them.
It would be great if it could have a portable version that could be used wherever you go...You have to install the software to your PC. You can tote it around with your laptop. I've seen some laptops that comes with it integrated.
Now I can create better cryptic passwords and not worry about forgetting them.
30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Finally!!! A bulletproof fingerprint reader for the Mac!!!
I've always envied my PC friends when it comes to biometric options... until I got my Eikon.
Now, whenever the authentication screen on the Mac pops up, I get Eikon's fingerprint auth screen instead and I can just swipe my finger and go on my merry way. Their programmers also adopted the Mac minimalist ethic and implemented the Protector Suite consistent with the Mac "it just works!" experience.
They've been also very proactive and have continued updating their Mac software solution. v1.2 just came out June 25, (FYI, v1.0 came out Feb 2008), and UPEK continues to improve Protector Suite. In the latest iteration, they now even display the icon and the name of the app requesting authentication. Nice!
Upek is also very responsive. I was pleasantly surprised when they contacted me when I sent some suggestions thru their support webform.
Now if only they'd come up with an Expresscard solution so I can have the fingerprint reader onboard just tucked away in the little used Expresscard slot on my MBP and just pop the fingerprint sensor whenever I need it...
I've always envied my PC friends when it comes to biometric options... until I got my Eikon.
Now, whenever the authentication screen on the Mac pops up, I get Eikon's fingerprint auth screen instead and I can just swipe my finger and go on my merry way. Their programmers also adopted the Mac minimalist ethic and implemented the Protector Suite consistent with the Mac "it just works!" experience.
They've been also very proactive and have continued updating their Mac software solution. v1.2 just came out June 25, (FYI, v1.0 came out Feb 2008), and UPEK continues to improve Protector Suite. In the latest iteration, they now even display the icon and the name of the app requesting authentication. Nice!
Upek is also very responsive. I was pleasantly surprised when they contacted me when I sent some suggestions thru their support webform.
Now if only they'd come up with an Expresscard solution so I can have the fingerprint reader onboard just tucked away in the little used Expresscard slot on my MBP and just pop the fingerprint sensor whenever I need it...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Limited Utility On A Mac + BIG TIME PRICE GOUGING
Bought this for my iMac at the advertised price at about $105. Then, I discovered that Fulcrum Biometrics is selling this item for less than $50! Read more
Published 2 months ago by JNT
1.0 out of 5 stars
Company closed
After only having this product which works well, I found out the company that acquired the company that makes it and the software has decided to end production and support starting... Read more
Published 6 months ago by RACoutu
1.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome product, ridiculous price!
I've been using this device for over two years, and I have to say, if you're not someone who has physical problems performing the swipe, then this is an awesome product. Read more
Published 11 months ago by G. Karas
5.0 out of 5 stars
excels in all aspects
Hi,
This product does everything as expected.A must for all computer users, for multiple users on a computer. Read more
This product does everything as expected.A must for all computer users, for multiple users on a computer. Read more
Published 17 months ago by mag3690
2.0 out of 5 stars
Annoyed
The fingerprint scanner works as advertised, BUT you have to pay $20 for the 'working" unlocked software called Protector Suite 2011. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Joseph W. Davis
3.0 out of 5 stars
Upek is now AuthenTec and this product is phased out
This review, and star rating, is for the product I bought, which was unfortunately right before the AuthenTec buyout and killing of the Upek line. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Consumerist
1.0 out of 5 stars
BEWARE: Does software does not work with Win 7 64-bit
Descriptions and docs say this works with Win 7 64-bit, but it does not. Too bad, it seems like a good quality scanner and the scanner seems to work fine but the software is not... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Edmond Ray
5.0 out of 5 stars
this one works!
Windows home premium 64 bit...this one works. The disk came with an older version of the software, the newer version was a simple download. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Charles
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great reader for general use and support was great!
Before I got my biometric security device, I had to type administrator password every time software vendor had updates to install. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Kenneth Paik
3.0 out of 5 stars
Eikon USB fingerprint reader
For the most part it's a good purchase. The installation is not completely clear. Once you understand you have to install the license and do it everything falls into place and... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Steve
