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Fingerprint Lock... yay or nay

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Old 11-06-2009, 1:37 PM   #1
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Fingerprint Lock... yay or nay

Getting a new home cinema room/music studio installed (loft conversion which will occasionally be used as a guest room) and as I'm on a spending spree (single handledly doing my bit to prop up the economy!) I thought about getting a fingerprint lock installed at the same time as the firedoors have to go in...

Don't want to blow a massive amount, but this looked good (and has that "gadget factor" even though there are probably much fancier and more expensive units out there)

Q-See QSB180 Fingerprint door Lock with Keypad: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Any thoughts? Pros? Cons?
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Old 23-06-2009, 12:27 PM   #2
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Re: Fingerprint Lock... yay or nay

Looks good to me!!

Although I would do a bit more research to make sure that it won't lock you out of your media room!
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Old 23-06-2009, 6:56 PM   #3
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Re: Fingerprint Lock... yay or nay

Seems a bit pointless as it has two of its three options to open it without using a finger print.

I think there are other options out there at your price point, might be worth more of a look around

Cool idea
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Old 24-06-2009, 6:08 PM   #4
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Re: Fingerprint Lock... yay or nay

The gadget factor is there, but man that door handle is fugly! Any biometrics will impress, have a look for a retinal scanner, less likely to get yer eyes picked out than a measely finget lopped off haha
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Old 22-07-2009, 1:05 AM   #5
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Re: Fingerprint Lock... yay or nay

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The gadget factor is there, but man that door handle is fugly! Any biometrics will impress, have a look for a retinal scanner, less likely to get yer eyes picked out than a measely finget lopped off haha
Demolition man springs to mind...
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Old 26-07-2009, 4:59 AM   #6
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Re: Fingerprint Lock... yay or nay

i found one...

here

i love this bullet point they thought they had to add.

  • "Suitable for everyone: Suitable for everyone with eyes"
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Old 27-07-2009, 6:48 PM   #7
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Re: Fingerprint Lock... yay or nay

these came out a couple of years ago (the finger one) so there should be plenty fo reviews and hopefully updated products avail

keep us informed i am interested to see how they work
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Old 30-07-2009, 7:16 AM   #8
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Re: Fingerprint Lock... yay or nay

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i love this bullet point they thought they had to add.

  • "Suitable for everyone: Suitable for everyone with eyes"
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