TrackPoint

TrackPoint first appear on ThinkPad 700C laptop on 1992,then it become a standard device. It is difference to touchpad, The pointing stick operates by sensing applied force. It have 3 types-Soft Rim, Classic Dome & Soft Dome.

Diy a IM notidication light for your thinkpad laptop

There is a ThinkLight on top of Thinkpad screen. It can't illuminate the keyboard due to its lightenness is so low. It's just a decoration light. So why not add some additional function on the Thinklight.

There is a funly Software plug-ins on pidgin. Its name is blanklight. When you have a new IM message, the Thinklight will flicker three times to inform you receive the new message.

If you like use IM on your ThinkPad laptop. This plug-ins may help you.