Advantage of Lenovo drivers/applications over Windows 7?

As operating systems mature there is less of a requirement for OEM drivers and applications. Many of the drivers/applications are designed for corporate customers specifically .e.g to give them a consistent interface across operating system versions and for other reasons that would not benefit an individual user. My windows 7 install works fine without any lenovo drivers.
I know some drivers/applications offer increased performance and stability, but which ones? Some are obvious e.g. Ultranav utilty allows you to programme your ultranv to a greater degree than the standard driver. But what about the fingerprint driver for example? Why should we install it? It would be valuable if we knew through the driver/application readme's exactly what advantage they gave over standard windows 7. If anyone who has installed any of the below packages can comment on what the advantage is over over windows 7, I think it would help many people. Please add others to the list if neccessary.
Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software II for Windows 7
Conexant Audio Software for Windows 7
Integrated camera
Intel GM45 Display Driver for Windows 7
Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver for Windows 7
Intel Wireless LAN (11bgn) for Windows 7
Lenovo Fingerprint Software for Windows 7
Lenovo System Interface Driver for Windows7
Thinkvantage Access Connections for Windows 7

For Access Connections, here's my list of user benefits over the embedded OS functions, noting that substantial work was done on all of the ThinkVantage tools for Win7 to minimize and performance or boot time hit and make them more stable.
- More visual interface
- Better connectivity information
- Single interface for WiFi, ethernet, WAN, etc.
- Auto switch for wired & wireless (fastest available network - e.g. wired and wireless can be handled in a single profile)
- Integrated profiles for printers, browser favorites, security and more
- Launch Programs associated with profiles (your VPN, instant messaging, etc.)
There are many IT benefits to Access Connections that are still very valid for Win7 - pretty much all the TVT's have that story

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