What does this mean?Pros & Cons
Pros
The imac lock fits perfectly into the slot in the back of the 2017 imac. It also fits my kensington locking station. It is easy enough to fit and will give you peace of mind that at least you've done something to protect your laptop from theft. It fit... Read More
Post-purchase registration with kensington ensures that in the event that a key is lost, quoting the unique key code will ensure that a replacement is dispatched to a legitimate person rather than someone intending to steal one. The keys are also real... Read More
The cable is about 2 metres of thick springy cable, with lock at on end and loop at the other. The lock is very flexible, with three different rotation points. The heads swivel to provide easier positioning.
The cable is extemely strong and would resist all but the most determined thieves. If it puts off the opportunist * and run thief while you are using your laptop in a cafe or public space then it’s a success. It gives me the confidence that when i go ... Read More
Overall a brilliant lock. Photos give a good indication of how it works. Made professionally from strong and good quality materials.
Cons
Web reviews from lock enthusiasts are not at all reassuring regarding the ease of picking the lock. The tamper-resistant feature claims it will stop the lock functioning with the supplied keys if the lock is tampered with. Since i can't return, will l... Read More
Highlights
Quality
4mfirst thing is i noticed is the quality of the item, its very good, very well madethe lock works on desk tops or laptops that... Read More
In my experience this is the ultimate in laptop security and i really am over the moon with this product!
The whole of this cable is very rigid and whereas with the right tools you can get through this steel cable, the idea of this s... Read More
The microsaver version is thinner than the original barrel of the lock but it is compatible with the original lock slot.
Price
The price is very high, but if you work in public spaces a lot, this might be a good addition to the travel bag.
Shipping
Seems very strong and secure and was quick and easy to set up.
Packaging/appearance
The packaging for an item of this value did not meet my expectations.
Competitiveness
The lock looks a sound, well-made product and is surely an added safeguard against computer theft if you are in, for example, a... Read More
I have bought this item to secure my new synology nas.
I have a an asus zenbook ultrabook, but found that it was too slim for this lock's mechanism.
This particular model has a 1cm lock head and is 180cm long.
Overview
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good, secure, easy, strong and two. - Our engine has detected that Amazon has altered, modified or removed reviews from this listing. We approximate total reviews altered up to 3.
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- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 22.5% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 807 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 3 2022.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I tried this lock on my hp laptop and it fits wellit should help if you have to use laptop for job in public placesbut not sure is it useful or not at home
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Maybe it would protect from thiefs if you live in a first floor and leave windows open
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Did what i wanted but needed 4 devices and you cannot purchase the eyelets on their own apart from a pack of 5 and the self adhesive hooks cannot be purchased either
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The cable is a slightly longer 1
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
While it may prove useful in the home they are typically found in the previously mentioned hospitals offices shops libraries and other publiclyvisited locations
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
As with any of the range other than locking it to a laptop the cable needs to be looped through itself and around something solid heavy and preferably metal
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The tbar also fits a screen making both theft of desktop unit laptop and separate screen very difficult
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If youre in any doubt as to which lock your laptop uses check out pictures on the web but this is the standard kensington lock for a small oblong slot its the original type which has been in use for years
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