The Mouse you never knew you wanted.

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Lenovo Fingerprint Biometric USB Mouse

I found this on Amazon, I was looking to add a fingerprint reader to my computer, then I wondered, do they make a mouse with a fingerprint reader built in. Yes, they do. Only 2 that I could find, one of which is a Lenovo 3 button mouse.

AmazonSmile: Lenovo Fingerprint Biometric USB Mouse Pointing Devices (4Y50Q64661) : Electronics

Bonus - No RGB

Mostly got it to use with Bitwarden.

 

 

[Mindovermaster Global Moderator]

And we need this, baecause..

[+Warwagon MVC]

On 19/12/2022 at 11:25, Mindovermaster said:

And we need this, baecause..

Built in fingerprint reader! Super useful for a desktop at least!

[adrynalyne]

On 19/12/2022 at 10:25, Mindovermaster said:

And we need this, baecause..

I mean, you could read why he wants/needs it. Then you can answer your own question. 

[adrynalyne]

Kinda neat. Wish it was in higher end models. 

[Good Bot, Bad Bot]

OK if that works for you but I am not going to use a crappy mouse for a fingerprint scanner. it's not that hard to type a Windows password.

Edited December 19, 2022 by Good Bot, Bad Bot

[adrynalyne]

On 19/12/2022 at 11:59, Good Bot, Bad Bot said:

OK, if that works for you but I am not going to use a crappy mouse for a fingerprint scanner. it's not that hard to type a Windows password.

Nobody asked you to. 

[Good Bot, Bad Bot]

On 19/12/2022 at 14:21, adrynalyne said:

Nobody asked you to. 

I didn't say anyone did.

[Joe User]

On 19/12/2022 at 11:26, Warwagon said:

Built in fingerprint reader! Super useful for a desktop at least!

Interesting. Not that I would ever, ever, ever give up my ergonomic mouse, but I can see some good uses for this. 

Do you know what kind of sensor it has? Any reviews on it? Are the drivers built in to Windows? 

[+Warwagon MVC]

On 19/12/2022 at 12:59, Good Bot, Bad Bot said:

OK if that works for you but I am not going to use a crappy mouse for a fingerprint scanner. it's not that hard to type a Windows password.

yes, unlocking your computer with the mouse is handy but it's even more handy to unlock a password manager vault.

 

[timster]

On 19/12/2022 at 12:25, Mindovermaster said:

And we need this, baecause..

Reading helps. You should try it sometime.

[neufuse Veteran]

i'd be more interested if the reader was in the button under your normal finger position and flush with the plastic so you couldn't tell it was there... seems like a meh place for it in the middle on this

 

[+Warwagon MVC]

On 19/12/2022 at 15:24, neufuse said:

i'd be more interested if the reader was in the button under your normal finger position and flush with the plastic so you couldn't tell it was there... seems like a meh place for it in the middle on this

 

Well, i guess they have to keep cost down somehow.

[Good Bot, Bad Bot]

On 19/12/2022 at 15:45, Warwagon said:

yes, unlocking your computer with the mouse is handy but it's even more handy to unlock a password manager vault.

 

You have to install any software to make it work? Using a Chinese device for fingerprint scanning is not my first choice. LOL

[+Warwagon MVC]

On 19/12/2022 at 15:32, Good Bot, Bad Bot said:

You have to install any software to make it work? Using a Chinese device for fingerprint scanning is not my first choice. LOL

It's plug and play. No software required.

[Dick Montage]

How does someone recommending a piece of hardware trigger people so strongly?

If this functionality could be built into a better mouse, I’d definitely be in!

[+Warwagon MVC]

On 19/12/2022 at 16:43, Dick Montage said:

How does someone recommending a piece of hardware trigger people so strongly?

If this functionality could be built into a better mouse, I’d definitely be in!

I just noticed the youtube video I posted 6 hours ago, which probably showed up as a youtube short, already has 1.2k views.

[shockz]

On 19/12/2022 at 13:59, Good Bot, Bad Bot said:

OK if that works for you but I am not going to use a crappy mouse for a fingerprint scanner. it's not that hard to type a Windows password.

If I couldn't use Windows Hello, I'd like this setup. My laptop has a fingerprint reader too, which can be used for way more than just logging in. Passwords are ancient, I'm glad Authenticator/Modern Auth are finally embracing passwordless options.

[redfish]

On 19/12/2022 at 08:10, Warwagon said:

Lenovo Fingerprint Biometric USB Mouse

I found this on Amazon, I was looking to add a fingerprint reader to my computer, then I wondered, do they make a mouse with a fingerprint reader built in. Yes, they do. Only 2 that I could find, one of which is a Lenovo 3 button mouse.

I've found a couple.

The best looking one IMO I've found is the Dell one

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-wired-mouse-with-fingerprint-reader-ms819/apd/570-aasf/pc-accessories

I prefer the ergonomics of Logitech mice though

[+Warwagon MVC]

On 19/12/2022 at 19:49, redfish said:

I've found a couple.

The best looking one IMO I've found is the Dell one

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-wired-mouse-with-fingerprint-reader-ms819/apd/570-aasf/pc-accessories

I prefer the ergonomics of Logitech mice though

Ah yes, thanks, I forgot to link to the 2nd one I found. It was that one. The Dell is 1000 DPI and the Lenovo is 1600 DPI.

[Good Bot, Bad Bot]

On 19/12/2022 at 20:48, shockz said:

If I couldn't use Windows Hello, I'd like this setup. My laptop has a fingerprint reader too, which can be used for way more than just logging in. Passwords are ancient, I'm glad Authenticator/Modern Auth are finally embracing passwordless options.

I prefer to keep my webcam covered unless using it. Agree, it's a little paranoid. i would have more trust if was running Linux on my laptop but using Windows. My main box has Linux and no webcam/mic. Funny how Orwell was so wrong about the government putting cameras on us all the time in our home. It turned out to be us. Again, no big deal to type a password for Windows and a PIN for Bitwarden. 

[goretsky Supervisor]

Hello,

Here is Lenovo's support page for the mouse if you would like to read its documentation:  https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/acc500030-lenovo-fingerprint-biometric-usb-mouse-overview-and-service-parts

 

Regards,

Aryeh Goretsky