It can be purchased from the AuthenTec Web store and from Amazon.

The Eikon mini measures about 0.6 x 0.75 x 0.5 inches and can be plugged into any PC, Mac or tablet with a USB port. It is small, compact and is compatible with both Mac’s and PC’s due to AuthenTec’s TrueSuite® fingerprint sensor software. The USB fingerprint reader can grant access security, data protection and even secure web browsing to its user. Though granting of limited access via fingerprint scanner is not an entirely new idea, the fact that a tiny scanner has been successfully released is a marvel unto itself. Support ISO SC37 19794-2/4 or ANSI/INCITS 378 template formats. The USB fingerprint sensors provide quick and reliable fingerprint biometric authentication to desktop or network resources. The device offers security that is focused on IT and the home user. It addresses the growing demand from users who want to easily add fingerprint security to a notebook, ultrabook or tablet that isn’t already equipped with an integrated fingerprint reader,” said Tom Aebli, AuthenTec Vice President of Software and eCommerce. The EikonTouch 710 from DigitalPersona is a FIPS 201 certified fingerprint reader with capacitive sensor and USB 2.0 connection. “Our new Eikon mini sets a new standard for fingerprint reader size and cost and is ideally suited for notebook users in the office, home or on the go.

Eikon fingerprint reader