Comments

1. tim_mac

   
   Posted on: September 14, 2006 at 10:25AM  

   very swish looking keyboards.
   bit of a shame there's no integrated finger print reader?  specially seeing as MS already have the technology with the stand-alone reader.
2. Sidebar Geek

   
   Posted on: September 14, 2006 at 1:49PM  

   Hey tim_mac, I agree with you - I noticed the lack of fingerprint reader offerings in the new hardware.
   
   The current stand-alone fingerprint reader already out on the market by Microsoft currently does not work with Vista. I wonder if Microsoft intends to develop support for it on Vista in the future? Or are we seeing an end to Microsoft's Fingerprint Reader products.
3. hswear3

   
   Posted on: September 14, 2006 at 8:48PM  

   I want to put in my vote in for continued support of the Microsoft Fingerprint Reader products.
   
   DigitalPersona is the company that supplies MS with the readers and the software. But since this is an OEM arrangement, it is up to MS to drive this support for Vista.
   One note of possible encouragement is that in the most recent Vista Upgrade Advisor, Microsoft, not DigitalPersona (as in previous versions) is listed as the vendor.
   
   Maybe someone can shed some light on this:
   
   I recall reading that the API for authentication devices had been totally rewritten for Vista. But I can no longer find this info. The names of things seem to be a moving target :)
4. Zak

   
   Posted on: September 15, 2006 at 5:23PM  

   Nice to offer new hardware - but it would be more helpful for a lot of people, if MS would support his own wireless mouse/keyboard combos under a Vista RC1.
   It seems that the most guys have problems with screensaver activation while the wireless desktop receiver is conntected.
   
5. Duane

   
   Posted on: October 11, 2006 at 4:43AM  

   I hope this still gets read, but there's no more recent Hardware post to ask this:

   What's the news on Samsung's 22" Vista-screen? A lot of people are planning to upgrade, and at least some basic info (1080i support, response times etc) would be welcome in the decision making process.
6. senator

   
   Posted on: December 23, 2006 at 12:02AM  

   As for the screensaver problem with MS wireless devices an Vista, I can take this problem further.

   After upgrading from RC2 to the final RTM last night, I noticed that the screensaver problem persisted (in that it wouldn't activate). So, today I returned my MS Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 set to Costco. After returning it, I noticed there was a Desktop 6000 v2 with obvious upgrades to the one I had just sent back. Also, the new box said, "Vista Certified" all over it. I figured, "nice," and bought it. Took it home, and same thing - no screensaver.

   I think it's funny how MS acknowledges the vista + screensaver problem here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/911895 but then sells the product as "Vista Certified." In my book, that's false an deceptive advertising.
7. Nick White

   
   Posted on: December 27, 2006 at 2:08PM  

   Hey senator:  one of the apps mentioned in the KB article is a custom app provided by the OEM (in this case, Dell).  We're working with them on a fix.  Keep an eye on this KB article and Dell's support site to learn when a fix might be expected to be deployed.
8. Michael_Moor

   
   Posted on: January 31, 2007 at 12:24PM  

   Hey "Nick White",thx for share

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   http://www.dl4all.com
9. fastsurfer

   
   Posted on: March 27, 2007 at 5:04PM  

   Hi!

   I've bought a Desktop 6000 v2, three days ago. I've installed all necessary software and then plugged it into the USB-port. When I did that, Windows wants to install a driver for the Wireless Desktop Receiver 3.1, but this does not seem to be on the disc so Vista cannot install a driver, hence the new Vista compatible wireless keyboard and mouse does not work with Windows Vista. I am wondering, has anyone else experienced this problem or knows what the problem is?
10. Nick White

    
    Posted on: March 29, 2007 at 4:23PM  

    Hey fastsurfer:  let me look into this and get back to you.