Fingerprint readers: FIPS compliant model vs. the internal swipe kind?

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Published on 2010-05-19T22:09:56Z Indexed on 2010/05/19 22:10 UTC
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I'm looking at a Dell laptop which offers either a FIPS compliant fingerprint reader, or one called "internal swipe". I've been able to find guidance online about which one to choose. What's the difference, and what are the pros/cons of each?

I don't need a fingerprint reader for my industry. I just thought it'd be cool.

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