Microsoft Optical Desktop with Fingerprint Reader (BZ5-00002)

by Microsoft

Product Details

• Item Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002ZHBIM
• Item model number: BZ5-00002
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 2, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

It's the keyboard that knows your touch—simply place your finger on the receiver whenever a password or username is required. This advanced desktop set includes the fingerprint reader to eliminate password hassles, and extended battery life to provide longer wireless freedom.

The included wireless optical mouse with tilt wheel technology offers total maneuverability; the entire wheel tilts, acts as a button, and reacts smoothly to your speed. Optical technology refers to the use of an optical sensor to track mouse movement, rather than the traditional use of mechanical parts. As a result, optical mouse products work on most surfaces and offer you better durability, increased speed and accuracy, and consistent performance.

What's in the Box
Keyboard with attached USB cable, mouse, fingerprint reader, get started guide, setup instructions, CD-ROM, warranty and registration card

Product Description

The Microsoft Optical Desktop with Fingerprint Reader lets you work longer with greater ease. This wireless set features an ergonomic design keyboard and longer battery life. Programmable hot keys and an optical mouse with tilt wheel technology make navigation easy. Enjoy the convenience of wireless freedom and say goodbye to all that wire clutter!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

71 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This product is amazing!!!, November 11, 2004

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V. Fink - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Optical Desktop with Fingerprint Reader (BZ5-00002) (Personal Computers)

I wanted a new mouse and keyboard, and when I saw this package I was intrigued by the fingerprint reader. And skeptical too. Like the title of my review says though, it's amazing. The fingerprint reader was so easy to set up and works like a dream. If you're like most internet users, with an ever-growing list of logins and passwords, then I promise you'll love this feature. The keyboard itself is very comfortable and has lots of cool features, like easily programmable 'favorites' buttons for launching commonly used programs, and other buttons that I wasn't expecting that were a great bounus: like My Documents, My Pictures, My Music, Mail, Web/Home, Messenger, Calculator, and more. Also buttons for controlling speaker volume and media playback. The wireless optical mouse that's included is great -- also easy to set up, fast and smooth cursor control, good scroll wheel with tilt feature for horizontal scrolling. I have average to smaller hands and the mouse fits me perfectly. If you have large hands you may find it a little small.

Overall, I highly recommend this optical desktop package.

32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Too many passwords - saves time, November 27, 2004

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Tony Sabini - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft Optical Desktop with Fingerprint Reader (BZ5-00002) (Personal Computers)

I saw a prior review which said they couldn't install it and gave it only one star. I have enjoyed using this product since I got it a few weeks ago so I thought I'd add my two cents. I have a bunch of passwords and different username - maybe 15 or so. Basically with this keyboard, whenever you hit a logon you just press your finger flat on the red sensor - then, the first time it asks for your username/password, but after that it types them in for you for that website. Nothing earthshattering, but it does make life simpiler, and it wasn't any more expensive than any other keyboard/mouse setup. It installed quick and so far has worked everytime. I do have a few minor issues - first, there doesn't seem to be any way to backup the data. Second, I bought one for my computer at work but the fingerprint reader can't be used to log on to a domain (or unlock the screensaver when connected to a domain). This is unfortunate since I wanted to use it on my work PC too. Nonetheless I will give the product five stars - it isn't too often that Microsoft is an innovator - a few refinements are needed, but I think they are on to something. It is a cool product, and the fingerprint technology seems fast and accurate.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's the bomb!!!, April 5, 2005

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PAC "coasterlb" (Long Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Microsoft Optical Desktop with Fingerprint Reader (BZ5-00002) (Personal Computers)

Seems most of the complaints have been by techies because the fingerprint reader doesn't work with non Microsoft internet browsers but for me with MS Internet Explorer it has worked perfectly. I have a ton of sites I go to from online banking to email to instant messaging (probably over 10 in all) and the reader works like a charm! The only comments I have (which aren't necessarily disadvantages) are the following:

-The fingerprint reader takes about 2-3 seconds to read your fingerprint. It doesn't really need to be cleaned that often either like one reviewer stated but maybe it does if you have dirty fingers lol

-the keys on the keyboard seem a little closer together but I have noticed this on all the Microsoft keyboards I have tried. Maybe its just a matter of getting use to the difference.

-The keyboard is wired and the mouse is wireless. Each uses its own USB port, 2 in all.

-Lastly the fingerprint reader stays lit all the time so if you leave your computer on at night like I do you will definitely notice the red glow.

All I gotta say is try it out, you just might like it!