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    Kensington Lock

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by kiriakost, Apr 18, 2009.

  1. kiriakost

    kiriakost Notebook Deity

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    I just started thinking about getting a KENSINGTON lock .

    But the point is , does it secure the laptop , or they break apart at easy ?

    In light me with your opinions .
     
    kiriakost, Apr 18, 2009
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    It just make the stealing a bit harder, with a possibility that the stolen device might get damaged during the job.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Apr 18, 2009
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    the dell e6400's chassis is mag-alloy....
    when they demo'd the kensington lock, it took 40pounds psi to break the casing itself

    it was done in front of us during our dell training

    so, i guess, it would depend on the notebooks chassis or which part the kensington lock port is located/made
     
    MDR8850, Apr 19, 2009
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  4. built

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    Also, it depends on what you fasten it to. If you connect the Kensington lock to the laptop and then around the leg of a table, ensure the table leg can't be easily broken.

    Kensington locks merely delay the inevitable in hopes that the average crook will either not bother, or will run out of time before they are caught in the act.
     
    built, Apr 19, 2009
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  5. kiriakost

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    Ok ... what about lock type , as key type.

    I found on eBAY cheap ones , with round type key ( with a hole in it ).

    As far i know you can turn those with the back of a plastic pen .

    So what left as options , are the straight key or the combination locks.
     
    kiriakost, Apr 19, 2009
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  6. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    The KENSINGTON combination lock can be opened by using only a fork.

    The most secure are supposed to be the ones that use a normal flat key, but it`s not easy finding one.

    They only deter the opportunist thief , as a pair of wire cutter make short work of the cables.

    I bought the one below from ebay, it was cheap, i dont think the fork hack will work on this one.

    [​IMG]
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Apr 19, 2009
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  7. kiriakost

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    Well , i found with flat key , and its equal priced with the combination lock .

    I will point a link a soon I will find them again.
     
    kiriakost, Apr 20, 2009
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