Lenovo has announced their two latest desktop computers, the IdeaCentre K220 and the IdeaCentre K230.
The IdeaCentre will have a base price under $500 and will come standard with Intel CPUs and DDR RAM. Upgrade options available include a Core 2 Quad processors, Blu-Ray players, 64-bit Vista OS and various hard drive, memory and video card configurations.
The K220 includes two unique features that work with an optional webcam. The first is a handy security system designed by Veriface that utilizes facial recognition to authenticate valid users. The second feature is BrightVision, which again using the webcam, assesses room lighting levels and then adjusts the display brightness to an optimal setting.
Both models will go on sale starting January 20th.
“…handy security system designed by Veriface that utilizes facial recognition to authenticate valid users.”
What happens if the software fails to recognize you?
What about if a user is a growing teenager?
What if I get a pair of glasses, or worse, colored contacts?
I’ll stick to the good ol’ password hehehe =)
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Facial recognition is an emerging technology. It’s still in it’s infancy and probably has some flaws, but I think you’ll see more of it over time.
If a PC has a second method of biometric authentication built into it, then at least you have an alternative logon option if facial recognition were to fail for whatever reason.