Customer reviews for UPEK TCRG4CA1T6A3

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Category: Personal Computers
Brand: UPEK
Model: TCRG4CA1T6A3
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UPEK TCRG4CA1T6A3 Review by Dale A. Fraser

So I purchased this, and I use Firefox 4.0.1. The website says its 4.0 compatible....So should I expect it to work? probably...but possibly not. The answer for those anxiously holding your breath is-it doesn't. If that's all there was to it I would give it 4 stars.

But why 1? because of the bait and switch. I really feel like I have been deceived. In order to get it to be Firefox 4.0 compatible you need to download the newest update of the software. reading the website it says that if you already have a registered version of the software that it will automatically register the upgraded version. Not so much. So now....now I have a fingerprint scanner that doesn't work with my preferred browser, AND its crippled. I'm kinda peeved.

Do not buy this until they update it, and fix the bait and switch.

UPEK TCRG4CA1T6A3 Review by En P. Junction (paradise)

As others have stated, the Mac software is only good for login. 99% of the utility of this device is to not have to remember passwords. Passwords for websites, networks, etc. None of that is possible on a mac, and although UPEK says they are partnering with lastpass to bring support to the MAC, I can't find any evidence of this on lastpass's site and it certainly isn't imminent. Having said all that, it works perfectly at logging you into your mac. It is just a terrific shame it doesn't do anything else. One password down.

Most of my problem with this device, the to-go version, is that it sticks out of the USB port like a flash drive. But it is definitely less robust than a flash drive. You can easily destroy your USB port by accidentally swiping anything sticking out of it, like a flash drive, but in this case you will likely also destroy the UPEK. Buy the usb cable version. the cable is short, it allows you to place the scanner in some place that if you are on a PC and have reason to use it frequently will be reasonably accessible. And it is much less likely to get tweaked out of the USB port. It is certainly no less portable than this to-go version.
If this is sticking off the back of your laptop, imagine having to reach around positioning your finger 90 degrees to the scanner every time you want to log into a web site that requires a password.

UPEK TCRG4CA1T6A3 Review by S. Pettit "Just Me" (Atlanta, GA)

I bought this for my wife as an alternative to keeping a password booklet. The drive works with most sites, though if you are not somewhat tech savvy and familiar with some of the techniques of web development, it may be confusing. The chip uses the ID tag of input forms on the login page. These are often named with cryptic naming (developers use these values, so they are not always user friendly) so this could confuse some users who are not confident in their knowledge of website layouts.

One example is AT&T's login homepage where it presents a dropdown for both Cell & Land Line logins.. this is a trouble spot since we own both a residential and cell service. My wife was a bit stumped by this one as it had four form options as opposed to to the normal username/password options and none were named to indicate their function.

Most sites work without any issues, and overall it is much safter than keeping a password journal. If you are not confident in your ability to understand form data, then you may have some issues on various sites as you will be asked to submit password/user data using the raw form ID's.

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