I would purchase a couple of password safes if they can be used in a low-tech way. I have NO objection to the clever way it can be connected via USB to a PC e.g.
But my requirement is much less complex: >> Small password safe where I store my (many) passwords by initially entering them with it's USABLE keyboard & where I can see what I type on the display. When I use it, I enter a master passphrase to unlock my safe, then search for a given service/password pair, read what is on the screen and type it in whatever device I am using. LOW TECH. I only absolutely need two data fields but a few others"would be nice." Name of service Password [optional] date of password entry [optional] URL for the service [optional] Service category (a way to group services, e.g. Finance, Social, email...) In my case, I probably have about 25 to maybe?? 50 passwords to manage. While I sorta kinda use LastPass, and when it works (not always) it's pretty slick. But the master passphrase for LastPass also must be remembered, securely. If you lose it, you are screwed. The email you associated with LastPass is burned. You have to create a new LastPass with a different email. (Don't ask me how I know this. <smile>) I just desire a simple portable device where I can store a few passwords, certainly one would be a passphrase for this or that. Such as LastPass. Screen that is usable Keyboard (or maybe some alternative) that allows me to reliably enter passwords in range of 25 + characters in length, including upper and lower case, numbers and special characters. By the way, it would be ok/fine--for some subset of characters--to use an onscreen keyboard with some way to move the cursor and select characters as an alternate to a physical keyboard or other entry device e.g. rotary encoder. In my Use case, I would be willing to power the device off most of the time. Then when I do power it on, it should run a timer and after a user settable time of inactivity power down. I will be amazed if we can easily get six months of typical use. Recharging with a microUSB would be convenient. Make the Werner password safe about the size of a smallish candy bar phone. I (sometimes) use a little "burner" phone, the Kyocera Jax S1300. Look it up on eBay, it sells for $16 new, including shipping. ;) Nice color display, long battery life, decent keyboard. Removable (and low cost) rechargeable battery. JAX is slightly longer than 4 inches tall x 1.7 inches wide x 1/2 inches deep. (Specs below) It has a simple snap together two-piece plastic case (injection molded naturally). Although CLUMSY, I just figured out that I could use its address book as a *CRUDE* password storage method. nothing secure or safe, but data entry and display are usable with a phone keyboard. Not easy, but data entry is a one-time issue. Here are Jax details: Detailed item info *Product Information*The Kyocera Jax S1300 cell phone brings a sleek, streamlined design to the cellular phone market with basic features that please. Including a large backlit keypad with a 1.8-inch diagonal display screen, the Kyocera Jax has a 65,000 CSTN display with 128x160 pixels allowing a clear viewing of all that is happening on the screen. Using on-screen icons, the Kyocera Jax makes finding menu options such as playing games much easier. Screensavers allow the cellular phone to never freeze, and the ability to change the wallpaper as well as polyphonic ringtonesbrings customization and uniqueness to the user's phone. With the Kyocera Jax S1300 cell phone, users can store 250 names in the contacts directory, listen with a headset jack, connect with a USB, use airplane mode when traveling, and GPS guidance when in need of directions. Those who want to stay in touch without using voice calling can keep in touch with text messaging and SMS or use the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) 2.0 Web browser. Other features on the Kyocera Jax include voice memos, stopwatch, tip calculator, vibrate alerts, 200 minutes of battery life talk time, external caller ID, and voice-activated dialing. Users can enjoy the Virgin Mobile carrier with this stylish black cellular phone. *Product Identifiers*BrandKyoceraMPNJAXS130VMBCarrierVirgin MobileFamily LineKyocera JaxModelS1300UPC836182001173TypeCellular Phone *Key Features*ColorBlackNetwork Generation3GNetwork TechnologyCDMA2000 1X BandCDMA2000 1X 1900/800 *Battery*Battery TypeLithium IonBattery Capacity700 mAhBattery Talk TimeUp to 200 minBattery Standby TimeUp to 200 hr *Display*Display TechnologyLCD displayDisplay Resolution128 x 160 pixelsColor Depth16-bit (65000 colors) *Other Features*Touch ScreenNoBluetoothNoDigital CameraYesGPSYesQWERTY Physical KeyboardNoEmail AccessNoInternet BrowserYesSpeakerphoneYes *Dimensions*Height4.29 in.Depth0.55 in.Width1.73 in.Weight2.5 oz Bottom line: if you build it, I am all in: I hereby place my order for the first two Werner Password safes off the line, right now. I assume it will use a microSD card. i would like a utility that can backup the microSD to a second microSD, no other computer involved. I do NOT expect the device to have two microSD slots (too expensive). Just make a utility that copies the microSD and prompts the user when to swap cards. There is a small amount of data. For many people, it might only take tow or three swaps of the microSD cards to accomplish the backup. Naturally, the data will be verified along the way. --- Ron K. Jeffries 805-567-4670 p.s. And to think, Wolfgang thought I'd never buy anything. LOL
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