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    Does M1530 have standard Kensington lock slot?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by dt_, Aug 6, 2008.

  1. dt_

    dt_ Notebook Guru

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    (see title)

    Thanks in advance :)
     
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    Forte NBR's Supreme Angel

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    Yes, it is on the right side of the M1530 next to where the ExpressCard slot is. :)
     
    Forte, Aug 6, 2008
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    Thanks Forte. Would you happen to have any experience with locks by the way? Care to recommend any?
     
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    locks are just meant to be deterrent.... any good wire cutter could easily do the trick.....

    just buy a branded lock with reviews that the lock wont fail(as in the lock wont somehow change to anoher code...)

    i also have this Belkin Alarm... more deterrents!!
    http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-F5L013-Laptop-Security-Alarm/dp/B000RPVHDC

    (think lojack is included in most xps systems for at least a year, so combine all these together, PLUS you taking care of your laptop = good)
     
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    Enh... yeah, but I gotta say its really useless, I don't use them just because its more of a "peace of mind" but if your laptop ever gets taken away or if someone just wants to try hard enough... its not really difficult to break at all.

    If you really want one, the Defcon CL lock from best buy is pretty nice if you really really want one. Just remember that the lock is just a deterrent. It doesn't mean your laptop is safe.
     
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