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i still don't understand why the manufacturers don't integrate bio-metrics onto these small devices. Hp has it on just 1 of their models amongst their slew of selections and perhaps even better companies such as ASUS for their MyPal pda's. either there must not be a high theft problem or their password protection system is unbreakable, Riight. if anyone knows why such protection features are not built in, please let me know.
I would guess cost is the primary motivator, and especially with HTC devices like the 8125. Cingular submits the specs they're after to HTC, negotiates and haggles a bit to get a per unit cost they like, and the device is born. Why would they want to throw in biometrics when they're already paying for BT and EDGE chipsets along w/ everything else that's in the device?
tisimo, your speculation makes sense, but perhaps if I could add a little to what you said... we have to keep in mind the type of marketing strategy the US uses versus other countries. For example, non-US countries tend to sell their products directly from manufacturer to consumer, hence the need to constantly come out with new features and the latest technology. In the US, we have various vendors and service providers that somewhat subdue competition and the need for new features, hence a narrow scope of choices for US consumers. Regardless, the 8125 seems like a great device... 8)
hm, i'm not entirely sure i follow the responses to your issues, but for what its worth, Jane's response intrigues me -- first, i didn't know international communities sidestepped the middle man in their parent countries, and second, the presence of the middle man... i wasn't aware the effect was so substantive in what appears to be a delay of product to market?
i am confused. everyone reword.
-YY
Bio metrics is still in it's early stages of developement. Even though there are already models with this feature, many of them have bugs and do not work. Many responses I get from these consumers, is that the bio metrics is either in accurate (resulting in the resetting of your PDA) or it's too sensative (therefore, if you cut your hand, or theres dirt on the scanner, it won't be able to read properly). For now you should stick with 'old school' protection, and keep a good eye on your device. For now, the biometrics option is not worth considering when buying a PDA/Pocket PC.
I used to carry around with me an HP iPAQ h5555 with a fingerprint reader and I gotta say it was useful at times, but then it just got plain annoying with the issues Huy Bui listed above (i.e. it wouldn't read my fingerprint after I eat some chips, etc) Yes, I know I shouldn't even be placing my oily fingers anywhere near my Pocket PC but even thorough "wiping on jeans" didn't do the trick. Either way, I think its a great idea, but still expensive. The US market has yet to catch on (just like everything else).
-Tim
thanks folks and sorry that it has been some time since my last visit as i am in kuwait and things are a bit busy regarding support for the troops up north.
thank you for your comments which are very interesting points of view.
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