Customer Reviews
Microsoft Fingerprint Reader 
2008-08-17
Great keyboard/reader IF you have only a 32-bit system. Microsoft hasn't the software to support this for the 64-bit yet. To see which system you have;
1. Click Start and then click Computer.
2. From the menu bar, click System properties to view basic information about your computer.
3. Under System, see System type for details. You should see a 32 or 64 somewhere on your screen. If you have a 64, then good chance the reader won't work for you. However, the mouse and keyboard might.
Nice but has compatibility issue with Dell laptops 
2008-04-14
After installing the lap top software to enable the shortcut keys, my laptop exhibited some bad behavior. If I remove it from the docking station and carry it to a conference room to plug into a projector, when I hit Func-F8 to switch the display mode, the screen blinks and flashes, and maximizes the magnification such that I cannot even display powerpoint. This may be my company's firewall and other security stuff, but removing the keyboard software fixed it.
Also the fingerprint reader response is very, very slow. 20sec or so between putting my finger on the spot and getting the logged in screen.
Does NOT work with IE7 2008-03-05
When I say "does not work", I mean the web site login process takes 15-20 seconds to complete, which totally 100% defeats the purpose of using a fingerprint reader if your goal is to save time. I actually called Microsoft and they confirmed it is an issue, and said something about all the extra IE7 security getting in the way of the program, blah blah blah. Really, the problem is with the DigitalPersona third-party software Microsoft puts their name on. There IS a 2.0 updater, which I installed of course, but still took almost 20 seconds from the time I swiped my finger to the time the info was transmitted to the site. It's not just my computer. Google it, you will find lots of complaints.
It's too bad, because I really like this keyboard. But I'm returning it because waiting 20 seconds defeats the purpose.
By the way, the fingerprint reader built into my new Dell laptop works instantly with IE7. The software is from a different company than DigitalPersona.
If you need a fingerprint reader for strictly security reasons (and not speed) then this keyboard is probably fine. But there are warnings all over the place that the fingerprint reader is really not a "high security" feature. It's just for convenience.
computer keyboard 
2007-09-27
its great security and has a lot more great features than i expected.
it was well worth it for the bargain price i got it for
Not really wireless keyboard 2007-09-11
Altough the pictures of the keyboard clearly show it without any wires coming from it, when it arrived it had a USB cable attached to it, the very thing a person wants to avoid if they are going for a wireless product. The seller refunded the cost of the unit but kept the S&H fee (a source of profit from the much lower actual cost to them) and would not pay for the return postage. They said we should have scrolled down to the bottom page of the web site to read the small print -- "USB wire attached". Beware of dealings with this marketer.
Great Product But... 
2007-08-23
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!
undependable 
2007-08-13
Sometimes my fingerprint opens the computer and at other times it doesn't work at all. Overall it is very undependable. William Ray
Great Product 2007-08-10
Excellent keyboard and mouse. East to install and configure fingerprint scanner. Works every time. My Favorite Keys are easy to set up and are helpful.
Finger print reader saves time when logging in to various web sites.
Recommended.
fine with me 2007-07-27
this keyboard and mouse works perfectly with my computer...only after i bought the thing i realized id be upgrading to vista soon but i read a rewiew that says that the keyboard is compatible w/ new drivers...that was my only issue and it seems to be solved, the fingerprint reader is a dream and works within seconds. my hands are small so the keys are placed perfectly (although my boyfriend who of course has bigger hands had a slight discomfort)even the programable and shortcut keys worked just fine...i was disappoineted when i recieved a wired keyboard beung that its titled wireless but i have gotten over it, for the price i probably should be happy...all in all good product, great price for $21.90, easy as a breeze would definitely reccomend to others!!!
love the producr BUT 2007-05-18
I love my new fingerprint reader keyboard, but I am having problems with the mouse. it keeps locking up on me and I have to unplug it from my computer and replug to get it to work. I have uninstalled and re-installed it. I have went to HP help center and no one can help me fix this problem
