The Gemplus GemPC Smart Card Reader from Lenovo (41N3004) offers:

• A Type II PC Card Smart Card reader for ThinkPads
• Security features available with Lenovo clients, which support a wide range of customer requirements, using open-standard solutions
• Reads and writes to all ISO-7816 compatible smart cards
• User authentication via third-party applications (not included with reader)

1 year – customer replaceable unit (CRU)

• Available: January 2006 (Worldwide)
• Discontined, no longer available: March 19. 2013
  • Lenovo Support: Security Reference Guide list has a list of alternative Smart Card options.

The ThinkPad PC Card Smart Card Reader/Writer is compatible with:

• Microsoft Windows 2000
• Windows Vista
• Windows XP
• Windows XP-64

Note: The Gemplus GemPC Smart Card Reader from Lenovo is compatible with all Smart Cards that meet ISO7816 Class A, B and C ( 5V, 3V, 1.8V ) and support all ISO7816 TA1 parameters (up to 344 Kbds ). The Gemplus GemPC Smart Card Reader from Lenovo reads from and writes to all ISO 7816-1,2,3,4 microprocessor cards, T=0 and T=1. Some configurations may not be compatible.

• Gemplus GemPC Smart Card Reader from Lenovo