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| Author: | hrag [ Wed May 14, 2008 6:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Is being able to insert the YubiKey on both sides a... |
Q: Is being able to insert the YubiKey on both sides a usability issue? A: In our next design we are considering putting two small plastic wings on top of the Yubikey to prevent this from happening. It will then not be 100% flat, but would solve this issue. |
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| Author: | patgadget [ Mon May 26, 2008 5:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is being able to insert the YubiKey on both sides a... |
Not sure that a none flat yubikey would make every body happy, right now, mine fit perfectly in my wallet, if wing were to be add, could be in the way. Patgadget Montreal |
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| Author: | Simon [ Mon May 26, 2008 9:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is being able to insert the YubiKey on both sides a... |
Another idea is to have a two-sided chip, with two USB connections on each side of the key. /Simon |
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| Author: | Jakob [ Wed May 28, 2008 7:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is being able to insert the YubiKey on both sides a... |
I've seen quite a few USB devices having it implemented that way, but I don't feel that comfortable with that approach since the backing side of the receptacle is made of metal and can therefore short the "other side". There are ways to get around it, but as the button is on one side, that side must face up anyway. Today we only apply hardened gold on one side of the board and I beleive it will increase the price to mask off the gold on the other side where we don't want it. We'll keep it in mind, though. Thanks for the comment. Jakob E Hardware guy @ Yubico |
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| Author: | patgadget [ Thu May 29, 2008 2:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is being able to insert the YubiKey on both sides a... |
Seriously i am quite happy the way it is now. |
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| Author: | metamind [ Thu May 29, 2008 10:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is being able to insert the YubiKey on both sides a... |
JakobE wrote: but as the button is on one side, that side must face up anyway. fyi. I put mine in a usb slot on the side of my monitor and the button is facing away from me. |
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| Author: | Jakob [ Thu May 29, 2008 7:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is being able to insert the YubiKey on both sides a... |
Interesting... Is this an Apple screen ? Is it on the side or on the back ? We've made a quite extensively research actually and all equipment that we found was okay with the current design. Regards, Jakob E Firmware and Hardware guy @ Yubico |
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| Author: | metamind [ Thu May 29, 2008 7:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is being able to insert the YubiKey on both sides a... |
It's an old (3 / 4 years) dell. It takes a usb lead from the main pc and has two ports on the left side of the screen. It just makes it a bit more convenient than bending down and rummaging under the desk. It is no big deal. You don't really need to see the button. I just grab hold of the key with a thumb on the front and first finger on the back (button) and it seems to work ok. |
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| Author: | Jakob [ Thu May 29, 2008 8:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is being able to insert the YubiKey on both sides a... |
Thanks for the observation. Anyone experienced a situation where the key is upside down ? Good to know for us... The biggest *sigh* I've experienced so far is the new Mac keyboard with built-in hub - the button on the key disappears under it  Jakob E Firmware and Hardware guy @ Yubico |
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| Author: | metamind [ Thu May 29, 2008 9:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is being able to insert the YubiKey on both sides a... |
No product is perfect for everyone in every situation. |
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