NetSecure SMSEN01 SmartSwipe Card Reader (Black)

by NetSecure

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 2.5 x 5.8 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002KQ56QU
• Item model number: SMSEN01
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #95 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Accessories > Memory Card Readers
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 28, 2009

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Make online shopping faster, easier and, most importantly, secure with the NetSecure SmartSwipe personal credit card reader. You can now encrypt all your online shopping transactions, while speeding up the process. Instead of having to type in your credit card information, simply swipe your card knowing your information is secure before it reaches your computer. SmartSwipe works with all major credit cards and virtually all shopping sites.

Swipe your credit card through SmartSwipe for safe online shopping

Unlike typing in your information, with SmartSwipe your sensitive information is encrypted before it reaches your computer.

Built-in encryption for the best in security
SmartSwipe uses a patented technology called Dynamic SSL to encrypt your credit card information. Typing your information means it’s vulnerable to many attacks on your personal computer including Malware, Spyware, viruses, Phishing, Man-in-the-middle and Man-in-the-Browser attacks. Because SmartSwipe is outside your computer, hackers cannot access it and SmartSwipe has no memory so even if it was physically stolen your information is still secure.

Real security meets real convenience
Swipe your credit card just like you would in a store. Instead of having to type in credit card number, expiry date etc., you can save time and cut down on mistakes by quickly swiping. When you reach a payment page click on the SmartSwipe icon located in your browser to activate your SmartSwipe reader. Flashing LED lights will let you know it is time to swipe, then watch as the credit card fields are filled with lock symbols telling you they have been secured. When you are ready, you can press the ‘process order’ button to complete your order.

SmartSwipe comes with an extra long USB cable for easy connection and a removable swiping base, perfect for throwing in your laptop bag.

SmartSwipe is small, light, and extremely portable. The removable swipe base means you will barely notice it in your laptop bag. The long USB cable makes it easy for any desktop configuration. SmartSwipe works on virtually all shopping sites and you can use all your major credit cards.

Simplicity, Speed, security and Compatibility

• Don’t Type, Swipe!
• Security against Malware, Spyware, Viruses, Man-in-the-Middle, Man-in-the-Browser and more
• Works on virtually all shopping sites
• Compatible with all major credit cards
• Speeds up transactions
• Simplifies the online shopping process

What’s in the Box
SmartSwipe personal credit card reader, Swiping base, USB cable, quick start leaflet, instructions for software installation

Product Description

SmartSwipe is the new, smarter, more secure way to shop online. The SmartSwipe is the world’s first truly secure personal credit card reader. When you install SmartSwipe, you can swipe your credit card at your home or office computer just like you would in a store. Plug the SmartSwipe into your computer’s USB port, go shopping to your favorite online stores and swipe your credit card – it is that easy. The best part is that you know your credit card information is safe and secure. Did you know that even the strongest internet security does not completely protect you while you shop online? Traditional internet security will protect your information once it has reached the internet, but hackers can still access your personal information while it is being entered into your computer and/or while it resides in memory. Anti-virus software and firewalls are no longer enough to protect you. With SmartSwipe your information is safe from the moment you swipe your card and your card information is never stored on your computer. If you want to be safe while shopping online you need SmartSwipe.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

52 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars highly appreciated, December 16, 2009

By 

K. LoBach "New Mimi" (Salt Lake City, UT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NetSecure SMSEN01 SmartSwipe Card Reader (Black) (Personal Computers)

I purchased this item because it was recommended by our local TV station. They have a program called "Let Bill buy it and try it". He went to the extreme of using a person to buy items on the internet and then had a computer guy hack in and get the information on her card. Even on secure sites he was able to get all the information on her card. When she used the swipe he was only able to get the minimal information that is unable to be used.

41 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great idea, But does not work, January 21, 2010

By 

Dock Foster III (Aurora, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NetSecure SMSEN01 SmartSwipe Card Reader (Black) (Personal Computers)

I first heard about "Smart Swipe" on the local news in Denver. Since I do most of my shopping on-line I thought it would be a great device to have. After searching around and comparing prices I purchased the "Smart Swipe" from Amazon.Com. So far, I have only found one web site in which it worked, and that was Radio Shack. On other sites I'm told that it can not read my credit card, that it could be worn out and to get a new card. I use the card in person and it works fine. I will continue to attempt to use it, but at this point I would not recommend it.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best online credit card security to date., January 24, 2010

By 

klamathcraig (Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: NetSecure SMSEN01 SmartSwipe Card Reader (Black) (Personal Computers)

I am a technologies consultant and I purchased the SmartSwipe card reader to test before I recommended it to my consumer computer clients. The only issue I had with the product was downloading the software from the manufacturer. After I clicked on the software download link on the product Website, I waited about ten minutes before the download dialog appeared on the screen. I suspect that this was caused by server overload due to the popularity of this product. A note to those interested in this product who have a 64 bit Operating System, there is a 64 bit software download on the NetSecure site, but the software will only work properly using a 32 bit Internet Explorer browser. Since Windows 7 has both 32 bit and 64bit IE8 versions, this was not an issue for me.

The scanner and software have performed seamlessly since I installed them, and I have used it to make numerous purchases. I don't believe that this product makes the purchase process quicker or easier. Some user input is necessary in the process. I've read some comments about this from other reviewers. This product's main strength is its anti-fraud and identity theft protection functionality. And for this reason and its performance, I give it a five star rating.