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Toshiba Puts Fingerprint Readers on Cell Phones

Posted by samzenpus on from the touch-it dept.

An anonymous reader writes "As if it wasn't enough to have fingerprint scanners on laptops, Toshiba has put them on two of its latest smart phones. The Toshiba G500 and G900 feature fingerprint scanners on the back of the handsets, allowing users to access their phone by simply sliding their finger over the scanner. This is supposed to provide a better level of security than using a code of some sort. Of course it also means that someone is more likely to chop your hand off if they desperately want your data."

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  1. I'd slide it a finger allright... by Zapotek · · Score: 3, Funny

    The Toshiba G500 and G900 feature fingerprint scanners on the back of the handsets, allowing users to access their phone by simply sliding their finger over the scanner.
    ...and that would be the middle one.

    IMHO it's far more complex than necessary, more cool features == more things waiting to fail.
  2. Re:But I Have by Shadyman · · Score: 2, Funny

    Well, it sounds like you need a hand.

  3. Give him a hand? by MarkRose · · Score: 3, Funny

    If someone wants to chop my hand off to use my cell, well, I'll just give him the finger!

    --
    Be relentless!
  4. Or if you are really brave ... by snoggeramus · · Score: 1, Funny

    You could always just give them the finger. Oh, nevermind ...