Yeah, mute buttons are really nothing more than just another key on the keyboard... They depend on software implement the function, and can just as easily be i

Yeah, mute buttons are really nothing more than just another key on the keyboard... They depend on software implement the function, and can just as easily be ignored or overridden by software. Nothing wrong with having mute buttons, as they very handy in conference calls and such, but they are NOT kill switches. Thinkpads (including my current W510) used to have a slide switch to physically disable WiFi. I really wish the Retro had that, as well as switches to physically disconnect the webcam and microphones. The webcam can be fixed with a bit of black electrical tape, but the mic is not so easy. I've seriously considered going in with a soldering iron to add a switch there.