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    Kensington Lock for HP NC6400 - Which size/type?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by brokejumper, Aug 23, 2007.

  1. brokejumper

    brokejumper Notebook Geek

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    I am looking to get a Kensington lock for my HP NC6400 and was hoping for some advice.

    I have basically decided on a combination lock because of the ease of which the barrel locks can apparently be picked.

    I have never used one before and I was a bit concerned that the size of the combination locks might lift the corner of the laptop off the table when it was inserted which would be a deal breaker for me. Is this an actual problem?

    I have seen various sizes at the Kensington site and around the net but really have no idea what one I should be looking at. Unfortunately I have to do this all on the internet and so I am really hoping of getting the right one the first time out.

    Thanks in advance for the help!
     
    brokejumper, Aug 23, 2007
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  2. taelrak

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    Well, there are only 10,000 possible combinations on a combination lock too. So if someone sits there with the lock and tries even 1 combination per second, it'll only take 2.7 hours to try every single combination at the most.

    Plus, he could just grab a bolt cutter...

    I haven't used one on the HP specifically, but on my MBP, which is unusually thin for a laptop (1"), it doesn't lift the laptop off the table at all. On the DS model, there is one side of the lock that sticks out (where the cable runs in), but since you can rotate it, it's just as easy to rotate that side to face upwards or sideways.

    From Kensingston, in terms of cable strength, the DS cable is the hardest to cut in theory, but it comes as a key-lock only.
    The "alarmed" lock also makes a good deterrent, but it's actually fairly easy to disable the alarm first apparently.

    In the end, it doesn't matter though - the thing's a deterrent to the opportunistic guy who simply walks by, so just get the most convenient and cheapest model.

    Any real thief intent on getting your laptop will be prepared with cable cutters or other tools.
     
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  3. brokejumper

    brokejumper Notebook Geek

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    I agree that this is mostly a deterrent, but I should also add that I am terribly forgetful and would most like lose my key while it is attached to some fence post in the rain. Don't ask... it could happen.

    Thanks for the heads up on the DS model. I might consider that if I can't find a decent combo version. Anyone with experience with the combo locks?
     
    brokejumper, Aug 23, 2007
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