Customer Reviews
Fingerprint Reader 
2008-10-13
I ordered one and liked it so well I ordered a second one six days later.
Excellent product would be hard to live without now.
easy to use, works great! 
2008-10-02
I have this product built-in my laptop and it was good to know that there is a similar one that I can use for my desktop. It works as advertised, no hassle, easy to use. The best feature I liked most is the ability to "register" IDs and passwords. I just wished they had a cover for the device when it is not in use so it does not accumulate dust. Overall, I'm very satisfied with this product.
A Ways to Go! 
2008-09-15
As a technology professional, particularly in the IT field, and as a past project and implementation manager on various public safety projects, I am very familiar with AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Ident. System) and I suppose that technology is what I was erronously thinking the Eikon product used - not so. In the time it took to "get it just right", I could have entered authentication credentials a multitude of places many times before I could get the Eikon to "take" an entry. There seems to be too many conditions that have to be just perfect before it works as intended. For example, damp fingers, slightly dirty fingers, a film of lotion (no matter how small and invisible), not enough pressure, too much pressure, too fast a swipe, all those variables and more cause the h/w not to accept input. I'd love to have one of these but my personal and professional experience tells me they've got a ways to go before this is practical and makes sense to the run of the mill user. Go back to the design table folks and I'd love to have one..as I am sure many others would. You've got to take into better account the conditions variability amongst multitudes of everyday/casual users. Thanks G. Jones
Highly Recommended 2008-09-11
My Aunt recently turned 80 and she's starting to have difficulties remembering all her different User ID's and Passwords ... online banking, online shopping, medicare, health insurance, etc, etc, etc. So, after a little research, I decided to give this thing a try.
The bottom line... it works GREAT!
In fact, I was so impressed with it that I bought one for myself and I expect other family members will find one of these in their Christmas stocking this year.
It's a great solution for handling the ever increasing number of User ID's and passwords that are part of using a computer today. It couldn't be easier with this device.
We're using it on Windows XP systems and it worked flawlessly. If you use Firefox 3, which we do, you'll need to download an add-on to get it to work properly, but that was very easy to do.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Great Device !!! 2008-09-08
The install for this was a simple as it gets. Very straight forward setup of the reader, and I had both operating systems of my dual-boot (winXP Pro and Vista Ultimate) system up an running with just a fingerprint logon in no time.
The device works flawlessly and I've had no glitches whatsoever!
I highly recommend this gizmo for anyone looking for a biometric logon device.
Incredible Fingerprint Reader 2008-09-07
The Eikon(TM) Digital Privacy Manager combines the award-winning Eikon USB peripheral fingerprint reader with the same Protector Suite QL software currently shipping on millions of notebook PCs today. The Eikon addresses the growing need for a simpler and more secure way to protect important personal information from threats such as phishing, password dictionary attacks, and malicious software. Rather than using simple or redundant passwords on multiple sites, PC users can now choose complex passwords and let the Eikon remember them automatically! For Mac users, the Eikon provides a quick and secure method of unlocking Keychain; which allows them to manage usernames and passwords, digital certificates, keys, and private notes. In addition to easier access to their growing number of password-protected web accounts, PC users also enjoy the following benefits by simply swiping their finger: 1) Respond to Windows® Vista(TM) UAC requests to enter an administrator password for tasks such as software installations or configuration changes; 2) Quickly and Securely logon to a computer; 3) Lock/unlock a computer and rapidly switch between user accounts; 4) Launch favorite applications by assigning specific fingers for each one. The Eikon fingerprint reader won the prestigious Consumer Electronics Association (CES) Best of Innovations Award in 2007. The bundled Protector Suite for Mac and Protector Suite QL software is compatible with Mac Leopard and Windows Vista, XP Home and Professional, 2003 and 2000 operating systems respectively. WARNING: This product does not support Apple Open Directory. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price: $54.99. Price at Amazon: $49.99.
Works as stated 2008-08-29
This makes verifying the user so much easier. Works great on a Mac. Fast user switching really is FAST!
Very handy device. 2008-08-17
I have one of these fingerprint scanners on my laptop at work, and use it daily. I liked it so much that I did some searching, found, and bought the Eikon for use with my desktop PC at home. It works just as advertised, and makes it super simple to log on to both your computer and on to websites. Amazon had by far, the best price, and coupled with the free shipping and great service we've all come to expect from Amazon, it was a deal that couldn't be beat.
Eikon Fingerprint Scanner 2008-08-13
I purchased the Eikon Privacy Manager fingerprint scanner to use with my MacBook Pro. The software install was quick and easy with no problems using Mac OS-X.5.2. Also, configuring the software was a snap, choosing whichever digit I wanted was super easy, and adding other users is available, too.
I selected this device based on my need to keep my data secure from prying eyes and have found that it does exactly what it is advertised to do on my laptop.
The single issue that has arisen is that I still, sometimes, forget to plug in the scanner module before starting the laptop. When I do this, it offers me the regular sign-in process or a chance to retry with the scanner inserted. That is my fault entirely and I am trying to make it my regular startup procedure to plug in before starting up.
Mac users beware! 2008-08-11
Eikon Digital Privacy Manager (USB fingerprint reader) - works with Firefox, Windows Vista, and now Mac
I don't know how well this works with Windows but to say it is made for Macs is a farce. Macworld magazine recommended it and that confuses me. I called Upek and they admitted that it's "not as useful" for Macs. I asked if they had plans to improve and update the Mac function. He said probably but he's not sure when. This is not good enough for me. I got a refund.
