ThinkPad Technologies

Here you can read about the interesting technologies found in ThinkPad laptops, as well as what is known about the state of Linux support for them. The more recent of these technologies are branded by Lenovo, under the names "ThinkVantage Technologies" and "ThinkVantage Designs". Have a look at Old ThinkPad Niches, if you are interested in a ThinkPad that features discontinued technologies.

Current Technologies Active Protection System Embedded Security Subsystem Integrated Fingerprint Reader TrackPoint UltraConnect UltraNav

Discontinued Technologies ThinkPad, Access IBM or ThinkVantage Button Browser Keys Easy Launch Buttons FlipTouch Wacom Serial Tablet PC Stylus Predesktop Area ThinkLight ThinkScribe TrackWrite UltraPort UltraBay Web Navigation Keys