Hi,
I picked up a pair of these at a local thrift store for a couple of bucks. It wasn't much money to risk and I figure there are enough things that could cause someone to "discard" something like this (outgrown, drive failure, hardware failure, lost key, etc.).
So, on the chance that *something* (hardware and/or drive) might work in each of them, I figure the out-of-pocket was like buying a lottery ticket... all that suspense until you realize you've *lost*! :>
Once home, I pulled the drives and verified they were operational. Reformatted, etc. (I figure there was a snowball's chance in hell that *my* fingerprint would unlock the things! :> )
Then, started looking for literature. And, eventually, *software* (utilities to initialize the drive, fingerprint scanner, etc.).
I have no idea why a manufacturer would hide the software that (presumably) *only* works with *his* product! Do they expect to do much business *selling* replacement CD's to legitimate customers? Do they think folks like me are going to shell out monies instead of just pulling the drives and using them in a laptop?
(sigh)
Anyway, if I *could*, I'd like to get my hands on said software. Any pointers or kind souls? Apparently, there is no way to use the drive with the security feature turned off. So, if I can't come up with software, I'll either move the drives into some other "portable external enclosures" or upgrade one of the laptops.
I'll give them a call in the morning.
Thx,
--don