Toshiba Puts Fingerprint Readers on Cell Phones

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."

Comments

Speaking of fingerprints

[rogtioko]

In memory of the USS Maine.

Re:Better security?

[Alioth]

Please turn your phone off in meetings or while at dinner - and especially while driving! The former are merely being polite, the latter is not killing a motorcyclist because you were distracted by your phone. Incidentally, the latter - using a handheld phone wile driving, carries a £1000 fine here.