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Fingerprint sensor is clearly different

DigitalPersona is taking biometric integration a step further with its U.are.U Crystal, an ultrathin, clear fingerprint sensor

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Notebooks wed wireless tech

Notebook computer vendors highlight wireless technology at the Comdex Fall 2000 trade show in Las Vegas

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Notebook forged with feds in mind

At the Comdex trade show, Panasonic introduces a semirugged notebook tailored for government customers

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BlackBerry pushes a sweet solution

Wireless system sends and receives e-mail in real time, from anywhere

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New notebooks power into market

Micron announces the release of two new desktop replacement notebooks with some governmentspecific security benefits

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Servers carry two brands, one contact

Micron and HewlettPackard Co. will offer a line of cobranded servers called micronpc.com HP NetServer

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Micron allies with AMD

Micron announced an alliance with Advanced Micro Devices under which Micron will offer several new desktop PCs containing AMD processors

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Have notebook, will travel

Gateway's Solo 3300 is not a speed demon, but it's highly portable and comes with a good set of features

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HP's e-Vectra keeps it simple

This ultrasmall PC is perfect for agencies that need systems with basic office and Internet capabilities

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Micron PC: Good price, whiz-bang performance

For agencies looking to buy full- featured desktop PCs that deliver excellent performance, Micron Electronics Inc. offers a tantalizing choice with its new ClientPro Cn family.

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U-Match mouse makes biometrics easy

The UMatch BioLink Mouse features a fingerprint scanner built right into the left side of the unit, making biometrics easy to use

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Screen readers open Windows for the blind

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A notebook with zip

If you feel the need for speed ? notebook computer speed, that is ? consider the latest offering in the Tecra line of corporate notebooks from Toshiba America Information Systems Inc.

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A guiding standard

The effectiveness of screen readers depends on an application's underlying programming.

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The FCW Test Center looks as pricing, compatibility, training and system requirements for two screen readers: JAWS 3.5 for Windows and Window-Eyes 3.1

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System requirements for the desktop platform

System requirements for the desktop platform

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A PC in the hand

HP Jornada captures the spirit of the next generation of Pocket PCs

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Review: Eizo flat panel thick with new features

Eizo's FlexScan L661 flatpanel monitor is a roomy display with a thin profile

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Microsoft embraces biometrics

The biometrics industry received a shot in the arm in early May when Microsoft Corp. announced plans to integrate biometric authentication technology in future versions of its Windows operating system. To help make this happen, Microsoft acquired I/O Software Inc.'s Biometric API (BAPI) technology and SecureSuite core authentication technology.

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Biometrics: More than a helping hand

Personal computers generally have been a boon to agency and departmental staff, but they can be a nightmare for those responsible for security. With users accessing networks remotely, transmitting data via the Internet and carrying around laptops containing sensitive data, ensuring security is an increasingly complex challenge. At least one thing is clear: Passwords are not enough.