Sony FIU 810 Puppy - fingerprint reader ( FIU810/PERS )

by Sony

Product Details

• Item Weight: 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002AARDS
• Item model number: FIU810/PERS
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 22, 2004

Product Description

Item #: E00586. Now from Sony comes the ultimate tool for IT authentication and communication: the FIU-810 Puppy Fingerprint Identity Token. Featuring advanced on-board fingerprint imaging, processing, and storage, standards-based cryptographic technology and on-board file storage capacity, this USB-based Puppy unit is a best-of-breed product! Identity Management. Single sign-on with multi-factor authentication eliminates the need for password entry and improves user efficiency and productivity. Small USB form factor allows for user mobility and credential transport.Trusted, Paperless Workflow and Communication. This standards-based PKI USB token interfaces directly to remote access, document and e-mail applications like VPN clients, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Outlook, & Internet Explorer while also linking to other off-the-shelf certificate-based software products. Even secure instant messaging can be supported. Secure File Storage and Transport. With no driver install required, and easily managed public and private partitions, transporting confidential information couldn't be easier. Private data is protected by the user's fingerprint and only accessible to the user. Product Description: Sony FIU 810 Puppy - fingerprint reader - USB
Device Type: Fingerprint reader - external
Interface Type: USB
Fingerprint Reader: 128 x 192 pixels
Dimensions (WxDxH): 1.2 in x 3.6 in x 0.4 in
Weight: 0.4 lbs
OS Required: Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP1, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3 or later
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Your finger is NOT your user name/password!, March 21, 2005

By 

Brian (IA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony FIU 810 Puppy - fingerprint reader ( FIU810/PERS ) (Electronics)

I recently purchased this item and was disappointed by its function. First, I was under the impression that instead of having to type a unique user name and password on websites or when logging onto windows, you could use the fingerprint as your user name and password - somehow the unit would send a digital code to the screen prompt. Not so much. You still need to have a typed user name and password, then hold ALT and press the ok or submit button. Then it stores that info so it can be pulled up via your fingerprint. For some that may be acceptable, but it would be better if your fingerprint would serve as a unique digital password...eliminating the need to ever come up with a creative password again. The way this works, you could just purchase a Password Manager program and have all your user name / passwords fill-in automatically when you goto a particular website. If you are concerned about Windows logon security, then this may be of some use - but not worth the money IMO.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for security, not so good for the conveniance oriented, November 17, 2006

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I. Armstrong (San Francisco, Ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony FIU 810 Puppy - fingerprint reader ( FIU810/PERS ) (Electronics)

As stated by another reviewer, this product is designed to add security to your workstation. The Sony Puppy does not actually replace the need to type a username and password, rather, it adds a third layer of security by ALSO requiring a fingerprint.

If it's a password-replacement biometric device you are after, check out the vastly cheaper ($32) Microsoft DG2-00002. It instead of adding a layer, it associates website/windows/document passwords with your fingerprint.

In the end, MS vs Sony dependes on your needs. Are you trying to beef up security or increase conveniance?