!!HOT!! Deal if you use Windows XP - USB Biometric Device $55 each with Software!!!

[Savarak]

Sorry if this is considered crapping the thread, but I noticed the link you gave points to 216.53.143.42 but the "real" link is 216.53.143.143 from the DigitalPersona site... Its the mostly the same, probably neighboring servers on the same network, but as NauTiKa128 suggested it seems a bit shady

 

[Mangos]

shipping cost?

 

[HKSturboKID]

I just ping www.digitalpersona.com and got 208.55.251.3. A totally different IP address. Why don't they host the ordering on the same server? The only guess I have is prolly that they figure a lot of people will hit the website, and kill the bandwidth, so they put it on another server with a delicated line to speed up the ordering process.

 

[Peetoeng]

So, assuming that you didn't have an accident in a machine shop, you can have up to 10 usernames for each finger (pinky, ringo, etc.).

But, for extra protection, use your stinky toe for the account where you hide the pron files.

Please post when you receive your order.

 

[MISMan]

Guys,

On the IP dealy, I have NO clue whatsoever. I did order and got three emails confirming, verifying, and a receipt so feels legit. The website does link out to several IP's web servers. Again, why they are not using their DNS name, who knows. Like maybe shop1.

As for shipping, I bough 3 of them, and shipping to Kansas was $5.XX (can't remember the change) so I felt very reasonable. I will let ya know when I get them.

 

[MISMan]

BTW: Here is the info you wanted, and I am not too worried, they have been in business since 97, and if they are still around they have to be doing something right:

Registrant:
Digital Persona Inc. (DIGITALPERSONA-DOM)
805 Veterans Blvd #226
Redwood City, CA 94063
US

Domain Name: DIGITALPERSONA.COM

Administrative Contact, Billing Contact:
Vento, Adela (LV2453) AdelaV@DIGITALPERSONA.COM
Digital Persona, Inc
805 Veterans Blvd, Ste 301
Redwood City, CA 94063
US
(650) 306-8983 (650) 261-6079
Technical Contact:
Hostmaster, Rapidsite Inc. (HRI-ORG) hostmaster@RAPIDSITE.NET
Rapidsite, Inc.
Blue Lakes Corporate Center
5050 Blue Lake Drive, Suite 100
Boca Raton, FL 33431
US
561-994-6684
Fax- 561-994-6617
Fax- - 304-243-2497

Record last updated on 28-Jul-2001.
Record expires on 28-Aug-2003.
Record created on 27-Aug-1997.
Database last updated on 10-Dec-2001 16:51:00 EST.

Domain servers in listed order:

NS10.VWH1.NET 209.238.9.50
NS11.VWH1.NET 209.238.9.51

 

[Logloglog]

Note: After further investigation, I am retracting this original info slightly. I see that even the "30 day" promo links to an IP in the same range, so it seems less likely to be a scam. However, I would appreciate folks out there letting us know if/when you get shipping notifications or the actual product.

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Uhm, well originally I wasn't worried, but I figured I'd investigate. I smell scam, big scam:

1. 216.53.143.42 = 216-53-143ppp042.mpinet.net
2. mpinet = web hosting company in Florida
3. hostname makes it look like a dialup account

I recommend someone with the time and energy to start making calls and sending emails to mpinet (hosting@MPINET.NET)
MPInet 1101 N Keller Road
Suite E
Orlando, FL 32810
US
(407) 660-7900

Either this is a fabulous mixup or someone just harvested a bunch of CC's.

 

[NauTiKa128]

Alrite guys this deal seems to be legit.. I put down a question along w/ my order (when I placed the order) and someone got back to me today: (I asked them if I should format my harddrive to NTFS file system instead of FAT32)

Thank you for you order. You do not need to format your files in any
specific manner in order to use the file encryption software.

Best Regards,

Francesco Zappacosta
Sales
DigitalPersona Inc
FrancescoZ@digitalpersona.com
650-568-2354 direct
650-261-6079 fax
www.digitalpersona.com

i feel much better now..

 

[DjmCam]

cool - I ordered one also. I'll let you guys know when I get it. That is if I can still logon to my computer =)

 

[DjmCam]

I just got an automated UPS tracking number email from Digital Persona so it's legit for sure!

I'll still let you all know when I recieve it.

 

[NauTiKa128]

<< I just got an automated UPS tracking number email from Digital Persona so it's legit for sure!

I'll still let you all know when I recieve it. >>



same here!!

 

[wfjordan]

Thanks .. looks like a cool toy to impress my geeky friends

 

[Robzila]

I would also love to have a copy of the Win XP drivers. I have used one of these since the Officemax clearance way back when I paid ten bux for 2 sealed units.

 

[Logloglog]

Woo..got my shipping notification too, so they are sending me SOMETHING that weighs 1 pound

 

[MISMan]

Like many others, I too got my shipping confirmation and tracking on the 3 I bought. Supposed to be here on Monday.

Feels safe to me and they called me since I asked on my order. I feel 100% safe!

 

[TheDon]

<< I would also love to have a copy of the Win XP drivers. I have used one of these since the Officemax clearance way back when I paid ten bux for 2 sealed units. >>



Man! I got mine when they first came out and paid $200! That's why I'm not gonna give them another $20 for the driver/software. I've never heard of a company *selling* updated drivers.

 

[darth_beavis]

The dudes who own the adaptec burning software now, Roxio, charge for win xp drivers too. I got a free burner only months ago and the software wouldn't work with xp.

 

[NauTiKa128]

Just got mine today!! (so this is definately legit) Can't wait to try it out..

 

[sygyzy]

I placed my order last night. I am very excited! I hope to get mine soon.

 

[NauTiKa128]

K I just got it installed.. This thing works flawlessly!! Very COOL deal..

 

[Paul]

So wait, this thing lets you log in to Windows. Ok cool, but what does it mean by internet accounts? Does it remember webpage passwords?

 

[Tallgeese]

<< So wait, this thing lets you log in to Windows. Ok cool, but what does it mean by internet accounts? Does it remember webpage passwords? >>

Yep, and in my opinion that's an absolutely MONDO cool feature. Imagine logging in to a website just by using your fingerprint? SWEET!

P.S. I already have one of these for Windows2000. SO I may get a couple at this price since I already have the software...heh!

 

[JonathanTheRed]

Yeah, it will auto-fill form fields for you when you touch a finger to the scanner.

It lets you register multiple fingers (in case you get a burn / wear a bandage / lose a finger). All registered fingers fulfill the same function.

The software it comes with isn't all that useful -- Windows logon, Web form filler, and file encrypt/decrypt, and that's it. I'd like to write some of my own software for the thing, but Digital Persona says 1) they don't have an SDK for WinXP yet, and 2) their other SDKs cost several hundreds or thousands of dollars anyway. Methinks I'm gonna fire up the ol' USB sniffer and see if I can figure out exactly what's coming out of this thing myself.

 

[JonathanTheRed]

Addendum to previous post: I've got a bad feeling that the fingerprint scanner just sends out a picture of your fingerprint over the USB wire, with the actual recognition done by Digital Persona's software, making software development probably impossible without their SDK. Bummer.

 

[luv2chill]

Hi,

Can any of you that have received this let me know if it works in winxp professional without fast user switching enabled (i.e. "Press Ctrl-Alt-Delete to log in" a la Win2k)? From their site it isn't clear.

I would order one of these, but I had to disable fast user switching.

Thanks for any light you guys can shed on this.

l2c