Yoggie's Gatekeeper ExpressCard keeps your laptop secure

Yoggie, the company that just loves to take those pesky security duties off of your computer's plate, is offering up yet another Linux-based mini-computer designed specifically to safeguard your laptop (and keep it focused on more important duties). Rather than utilizing USB, however, the Gatekeeper Card Pro slides right into that oft-neglected ExpressCard slot, giving laptop owners 13 security applications and the ability to rest easy. Of course, whether or not this convenience is really worth $199 is another question entirely.

[Via PC World / Yahoo]

[Stem $ell @ Apr 23rd 2008 1:58AM]

Laptop? Sure.... But never, ever entrust Yoggi with your picnic basket...

[A.C.E.R. @ Apr 23rd 2008 2:11AM]

Yoggie makes cool stuff.

[Nick M. @ Apr 23rd 2008 1:31PM]

definately cool, but for the $199 it better be free life time (of the hardware) subscription to software updates. After a year i don't want to be having to drop another $49 on having to re-subscribe.

[nxtiak @ Apr 23rd 2008 2:23AM]

So if the laptop gets stolen, and the person pops the card out, is it still secure?

[webon @ Apr 23rd 2008 3:15AM]

NO

[idiot @ Apr 23rd 2008 2:27AM]

seriously where's the expresscard/54 love?

[Michael LaFramboise @ Apr 23rd 2008 2:58AM]

...What in hell does this even have to do w/ Apple --- or Microsoft for that matter

[ishism @ Apr 23rd 2008 3:04AM]

anti theft or malware protection?

[webon @ Apr 23rd 2008 3:22AM]

Antimalware
Antispam
Antiphishing
Antispyware
Antivirus

antitheft? waddaya mean?
this?:

http://www.e-health-insider.com/features/security/images/chainedlaptop.jpg

[ishism @ Apr 23rd 2008 3:32AM]

Yes!!!
firefox remembered my PW. FK IE7

Goodone Webon

[Reader @ Apr 23rd 2008 3:08AM]

Meh look at his comment history... One of many trolls. If you want to read more about the original poster they have an article on him:

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dumbass

[Laughing Man @ Apr 23rd 2008 3:19AM]

So basically All I get is it has 13 applications that you can't remove from it that help keep your stuff safe if the thief leaves the stupid thing in?

My laptop doesn't even have PCIMIA slots (wish it did), but do I really need them.....I think not.

[A.C.E.R. @ Apr 23rd 2008 3:48AM]

You don't get it. It's not anti-theft or crypto. It's a tiny 520mhz computer with linux OS that runs security applications. It has a couple nice benefits: You don't use half your PCs power running Symantec crap, and the security applications can't be hacked. The first thing most malware does is neutralize the AV software running on the computer.

[ishism @ Apr 23rd 2008 3:27AM]

Just ordered my first lappy from Dell.
Oh Yeah. Xcitement!!
On subject, wonder how useful this thing is.

[Paul @ Apr 23rd 2008 3:32AM]

Here's me acting like a douche:

Waaaaaaa! Linux wants to be free!!!!!!

[A.C.E.R. @ Apr 23rd 2008 3:50AM]

Wasn't that a redundant statement?

[nxtiak @ Apr 23rd 2008 4:12AM]

Seriously WTF is this thing good for?
It has Apps on it. Why don't they sell a flash thumbdrive with the apps on it like other companies... which is pretty much what this POS is.

[andrew wilson @ Apr 23rd 2008 6:43AM]

did anyone read the article? its not just a flash drive with some programs, its a mini-computer that does nothing but monitor for viruses, malware, and intrusions. it auto updates, and is self contained so it steals none of your CPU cycles or ram.

so basically, you install a new copy of windows then pop this thing in and never have to worry about viruses or antivirus software at all. pretty cool if you ask me.

[Azayzel @ Apr 23rd 2008 9:00AM]

Actually a pretty darn good idea! Nice to see some company putting out something useful instead of some gimmic. While I don't have a laptop with one of these slots yet, when I do get one I'll keep my eye out for one of these. Wonder what kind of hacks we'll be seeing for this device!

[KaBaL @ Apr 23rd 2008 10:40AM]

I've actually tried out their other USB based products, this is essentially the same thing, it just won't be sticking out of your USB port, and constantly in the way ( depending on where your ports are located )

For the simple minded, yes it is basically a device that has software installed. The key difference is that it actually runs this software itself, unloading much of the bloat from your own computer.

From my experience with the USB versions a couple months back, it did seem like the company still had some growing up to do, everything seemed like an early beta, and nothing of professional quality. YMMV

[John @ Apr 23rd 2008 3:05PM]

I bet this actually can play Doom.

[Mike @ Apr 23rd 2008 3:25PM]

*** All Yoggie products include 1 year Subscription for constant and automatic security updates and upgrades. The additional annual Subscription for the Gatekeeper Card Pro updates is $40.

http://www.yoggie.com/gatekeeper-card-pro

Very bottom of the page in the fine print.

[Paul Simpson @ Apr 30th 2008 3:53PM]

Fantastic Idea. The Expresscard port often remain unused and forgotten about. I have had prompt responses from Yoggie to every query and look forward to when the device is available. May 26th 2008