Hello, I'm deeply sorry for this delayed reply. This thread was not monitored.
Yes, yes and yes, you can use your built-in smart card reader with our Satochip products.
In these laptops, you might also have a built-in NFC reader.
Have a great day.
Thank you for your reply. I haven't bought a hardware wallet yet, so it's better late than never. I've tested it with an old debit card, and at least it seems to detect that something with a chip has been inserted. Is there a more valid way to check that the port is working since, as dbkit98 mentioned, most of these have only been collecting dust? Moreover, one more question, in case you know: do I need any specific software to use it on my computer?
I don't have NFC though, a smartphone would work just fine I guess?
Thanks in advance
If your laptop "detect" a card, it's enough. If you want to be completly sure, you can check and list all the chip card reader present on your laptop using this tool :
https://github.com/martinpaljak/GlobalPlatformPro/releasesIt's a small tool that allow you to deal with chip card and card reader.
Regarding our product, you will need a software client to interract with the card, like Metamask or Electrum, we provide such software with Satochip integration.
And regarding the mobile integration, the card is NFC ready but we dont have a mobile app yet. Meaning you wont be able to use it out of the box with your smartphone today. But pretty sure you will be able to do so later this year.
Have a great day.