
IBM announced the ThinkPad X41 ultraportable notebook–its lightest and smallest ThinkPad with a built-in fingerprint reader. IBM also announced new ThinkPad software that automatically performs a complete system hardware check and installs the latest drivers, BIOS, and options required for peak performance. Weighing in at only 2.7 pounds, the new X41 combines advanced biometric capabilities with an ultraportable design and extended battery life, providing road warriors and traveling business users with power, performance and versatility.