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APC Biometric Password Manager April 21st, 2004 | by Jeff Fila

Introduction

American Power Conversion, a company known for enterprise power and server-room solutions, has impressed us of late with recent releases of some unique consumer products. It's not that APC has never targeted the consumer-level marketplace before, but products like the TravelPower Backpack, portable 802.11b router and the subject of this review, the Biometric Security Pod, show their commitment to innovation and utility for the mobile professional.

If you're anything like the typical PC and Web user at Designtechnica, you probably have different usernames and passwords for tens, maybe even hundreds, of Websites and applications. Just think of them all: online banking, credit card sites, eBay, Web-based and Windows-based email applications, online photo sharing, online forums, a home network router, corporate Websites, your screensaver, e-tailers like Amazon, Newegg and Buy.com, Website administration sites, and many, many more. APC's Biometric Password Manager can let you manage your access to all of those Websites and applications, with the simple flick of one finger.

Nicknamed the Biopod, APC's Biometric Password Manager is a small USB-powered fingerprint scanner that allows you to control access to your computer and other password protected systems, applications, and Web sites, without having to type in a password.

APC's Biopod Biometric Password Manager.