Lenovo Offers Fingerprint Security With Notebooks

The portable computers are the first from Lenovo that use Ultimaco's SafeGuard Easy 4.3 security software, which integrates with a reader. In addition, Lenovo has added to the ThinkPad line support for 802.11n Wi-Fi technology, and the Intel Core2Duo processor.

In expanding its security portfolio, Lenovo also started offering on Monday Softex's OmniPass software for PC authentication management, including fingerprints and passwords, on select PCs.

In preparation for the launch of the consumer version of Windows Vista in January, all ThinkPad Series notebooks include models that support Microsoft's upcoming operating system, including the premium version.