SmartCard-ready Notebooks, Tablet and Desktop computers

Smart cards are becoming the preferred authentication tokens for computer security, and the leading PC manufacturers are incorporating smart card readers into many notebook models. The following lists the SmartCard-enabled notebooks currently available; this list will be updated periodically as more notebooks with built-in readers become available from these and other PC manufacturers. Most notebooks with integrated smart card readers use the O2 Micro reader chip.

 

Many desktop and workstation models have an optional smartcard-enabled keyboard, which can be purchased together with the desktop or workstation from the PC manufacturer. Also, several leading keyboard manufacturers (eg, Samsung, Silitek, Cherry, Keytronix) offer such keyboards.

Certain manufacturers, such as Acer, Legend and Founder PC, bundle PlatinumSecret
(basic smart card security software from 360 Degree Web) as a standard feature on their smartcard-enabled notebook and desktop computers.

Acer TravelMate Notebooks - TM 300 series, TM 600 series,
TM 800 series (eg, TravelMate 660 model)
TravelMate Tablet PCs - TravelMate C100 model
Dell Latitude D-series Notebooks - D400, D600 and D800 models
Precision Notebook - M60 model
Inspiron Notebook - 600m model
Fujitsu Tablet PC - Stylistic ST5000 Series
All S-series, E-series and B-series notebooks (eg, S6120 model)
(Require a PCMCIA passive adapter)
Celsius notebooks (dedicated smartcard slot – does not require an adapter)
Founder PC Selected notebooks
HP Business notebooks - nc4000, nc6000 and nc8000 models
(Require a PCMCIA passive adapter)
Hitachi Selected notebooks
Legend Selected desktops

All other Notebooks and Tablet PCs require a PCMCIA smart card reader.

All desktop computers and workstations (eg, Dell OptiPlex and Precision) require a USB smartcard-enabled keyboard, or a USB smart card reader.

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