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    Do you own a laptop lock?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Homer_Jay_Thompson, Mar 22, 2007.

  1. Homer_Jay_Thompson

    Homer_Jay_Thompson blathering blatherskite

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    If so, which brand?
    Is it a combination or key?
    If you own a key lock, is it a round or flat key?
    Finally, do you recommend it?
     
    Homer_Jay_Thompson, Mar 22, 2007
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  2. LFC

    LFC Ex-NBR

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    Kensington Microsaver lock

    Uses a rounded key. I suppose its OK. Decent length, thick cable; no one is about to cut it with normal household items. Will certainly stop the opportunist thief, as intended. It says if you tamper with the lock, it will go into "lockdown" (my words, so to speak), and you need to call up with the serial and your registration details (website) to learn how to unlock it

    Excuse my lack of enthusiasm, but my halls has a main door that needs a card. The corridor door needs a card. And finally my room door needs a card. So reasonably safe. I don't even bother using it now
     
    LFC, Mar 22, 2007
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  3. RogueMonk

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    Kensignton.
    Combination.
    Never use it.
     
    RogueMonk, Mar 22, 2007
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  4. Sirius

    Sirius Notebook Consultant

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    kensington microsaver
    uses a key
    its great if ur gonna use it but I have yet to put mine to use.
    I bought it for college and havent really found the need to use it.
     
    Sirius, Mar 23, 2007
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  5. RedSensiStar

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    Laptop lock??

    What a joke of a security device.

    Like I said before in another thread: I'm a bike loser who spent $2600 on a Trek racing bike. I locked it up with the best bike lock out there. Came back and found my lock cut with a powerful power saw.

    A laptop lock?

    I could chop that in half with my CRKT.

    A laptop = portable.

    If you're at the library and have to go pee-pee simply pack your lappy in the case =)
     
    RedSensiStar, Mar 23, 2007
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  6. fuyuki

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    yeah, i have it, but i don't use it.
     
    fuyuki, Mar 23, 2007
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  7. Homer_Jay_Thompson

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    Bike locks are a little different because you cannot constantly watch it. If you keep a constant eye on your laptop and only turn away for a second it can be stolen quite easily. The lock only prevents someone from just grabbing it and running. Other than that it does very little.
     
    Homer_Jay_Thompson, Mar 23, 2007
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  8. Syndrome

    Syndrome Torque Matters

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    I got a baseball bat... makes for a pretty good security device, and you can use it for more than just your laptop. :D I also use it to play baseball with.. ;)
     
    Syndrome, Mar 24, 2007
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  9. System64

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    I have bodyguards for my laptop. Doubles up as my maid too! :D
     
    System64, Mar 24, 2007
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  10. azntiger1000

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    I have this lock. I think it is really durable. It is a 4 number combination lock.

    [​IMG]
     
    azntiger1000, Mar 24, 2007
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    I have a kensington microsaver combo lock which i used when my laptop was my primary machine and was on my desk. Now my desktop is my primary machine so if someone breaks into my room, they aren't gonna know i have a laptop (usually in it's bag, under my bed). I would still use it if my laptop was visible when I'm not present
     
    dragonesse, Mar 24, 2007
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