Thought you guys might be interested in this...I don't have an applicable Thinkpad to test it on, but other forums seem to suggest success.
http://www.musatcha.com/software/LaptopTheftPrevention/
Looks like it works with your START+L lock command to use the accelerometer in the models with APS to sound an alarm and send you a text message if it gets moved.
For college kids in the library, this would be particularly useful.
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Laptop Theft Alarm Software for Thinkpads
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Laptop Theft Alarm Software for Thinkpads
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