In need of a notebook case with external lock

I will be buying a new laptop soon for college and want to get a good lock for it.

Most people get a kensington type desk lock like below:



But someone could still open/use my laptop while I am away.

Some people also get a Laptop Briefcase to prevent access:



The only problem with this is that anyone can pickup the case and run away with it.

A few weeks ago I found a case on some website that combined the two. It was either a titanium or aluminum briefcase that had an external "desk lock" attached to it.

I thought I saw it on gizmodo.com or engadget.com but searched both sites and couldn't find it. Does anyone know where I can get my hands on this unique briefcase/lock?

Thanks

 

You could always get the aluminum briefcase and a pair of handcuffs like James Bond.

 

why dont you just set a password to log into windows and use the kensington lock? seems alot cheaper to me

 

Oh no! a password to log onto windows! Thats so hard to get through.... And the thief is just going to say "Oh ****, a password, looks like I better return it"

 

i agree with jointhedarks side, just set a password and use the kingston lock to attach it to the desk... no theif will take it and then nobody (assuming you havae a good password) will be able to use it while your away..anyway i would recommend taking it with you or having a friends watch it while your away..ive heard there are videos on the web about how to break those locks in about 15 seconds.. but i think that locks will deture thiefs, they would probably pick and easyer target

 

My lappie requires a boot password *AND* a Windows log on. This way, even if the bastage swaps out the hard drive he won't be able to boot up the darn thing.

I need more information regarding your predicament which you may or may not be able to answer. If you are living in the dorms and you have an animal for a roommate, then I wouldn't bother with any security systems. Just keep the damned thing in the trunk of your car. If you go with the lock, your roommie will probably spill beer all over your keyboard. And if you use the briefcase it will probably get displaced and become damaged (or drenched in beer). Or some smart aleck on the floor will probably be smart enough to pick the lock and voila! There goes your security system!

Steven

 

Although it seems silly, that may actually work. I was also thinking of a different solution.

How about the laptop briefcase and then a bicycle lock around the handle which would then be attached to the desk. Do you think that would work?

I want my laptop to be secure but I also don't want to seem to paranoid!