Customer Reviews
XP great, Vista a-no-go 
2008-07-26
This product does what it says; it has been around for a while and works flawlessly on XP, yet Microsoft nor APC have made any advances in releasing a Vista driver. If you are planning on using for XP, it's a good cost efficient biometric reader, yet if you plan on upgrading to Vista anytime soon, might as well never consider this one.
Finally this works wih VISTA... 
2008-06-27
You will have to contact APC at 1-800-800-4272 they will send a link to download BETA software that does work with Vista. Mine is installed and working again. YEAH!!!
APC Fingerprint reader 2008-04-17
I found that when my finger was cold it wouldn't work as well. It also took several tries to get a green print. Especially, the older it got, the longer it took to get the green print. Now it has finally died. I loved it, except for these problems! It's really nice to have an item like this. I'm going to look for a different brand this time.
Timer saver 2007-12-13
I've owned this item for about a week and I am very happy with it's performance thus far. I'm using it on a 2 year-old laptop running Windows XP.
The price was reasonable (paid about $35) and set-up was a breeze. Once I enrolled my fingerprints I was off and running!!
I do a significant amount of on-line stuff so as you can imagine, the passwords I've accumulated could fill a small notebook. Of all the sites I have to access with user login and password, there are only two (2) that this item does not seem to work with - CryptoHeaven and MSN messenger. Not sure why, but If that's the extent of non-inoperability issues - then this item has easily impressed me.
It saves me time, keeps things secure as can be (at present day) and it has impressed me enough to now look into the Biometrics home security door locks.
I actually enrolled 3 fingers and thus far after having tried to fool it with different fingers and other people's fingers it has withstood the test with flying colors:-)
It's small (about the size of a car remote), lightweight and since i travel quite a bit I have yet to see how rugged it is, but as long as you protect the sensor - I would suspect it should travel well.
My only beef so far, too bad the software didn't come with a variety of voices to choose from - would have been kinda neat or even cool to hear a woman's voice or a voice in a different language.
Can't live without it 2007-12-06
I run my own company, and have over 100 different logins and passwords for various websites. Were it not for the APC Biopod, I'd spend more time looking through my files for the login and passwords I need than actually doing my job.
My only recommendation is that if you buy this product, you should also purchase the OmniPass software bundle. I had significant problems with the included software, and buying the full OmniPass package cleared everything up.
does not work with Vista 
2007-10-06
APC Biometric Password Manager - Passwords are used every day on computer systems. Keeping the computer and the vital data inside, safe from prying eyes. But passwords are basic, easily forgotten, sometimes easily guessed, and most times; easily bypassed! Thankfully, APC has taken a piece of Science Fiction, and made it science fact for your home desktop. It's an external device that protects your information via one of the most unique identifiers you have - your fingerprint! File & Folder Encryption - OmniPass authentication software allows for your files and folders to be encrypted for enhanced data security Authentic TruePrint Sensor Technology - the leader in biometric sensor technology! Compatible with Windows 98, Me, 2000, & XP Connects to your PC via USB
Manage your passwords with ease 
2007-07-24
I have this product for more than 2 years now and I love it!
It is very comfortable to use, the software that comes with it allows you to capture all sites with password (the tool recognize those sites authomatically and you have also a manual option). The fingerprint recognition is outstanding and it free you from the need to remember your passwords (but remember to make a copy of the password vault and save it in safe place just in case).
One point to notice - this product does not have currently support in Vista (at least did not have such the last time I have checked).
Software Compatibilty Woes Mar Nice Tool 2007-04-11
If you have ANY chance of upgrading to Windows Vista, you will want to avoid this product like the plague. APC seems to be unwilling to put pressure on SoftEx to come out with a Windows Vista version of the biopod's software. If you are sure you will use Windows XP forever, then at least don't pay full price for this, like I foolishly did.
APC BIOPOD (USB) 2007-02-10
Works as I expected and without any install problems or sign in problems. It however, at times, does not recognize some password detected events when it should and sometimes it seems that it forgets passwords already memorized. This is the exception rather than the rule, however when asked it acknowledges the fingerprint readily and this is a good thing.
Great solution for passwords! 2007-01-30
Biopod Password Manager was easy to install and does a fine job in signing in for almost all of your passwords. It is easy to use and more than one person can use the same reader. It does have some difficulty in logging into sites where the login is a pop-up or other complicated login, such as Quicken updates. All in all, I highly recommend it and it is hard to find such a great helper for such a low price!
