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    Security Cables/Locks for dv6500t

    Discussion in 'HP' started by sillyrabbit, Sep 26, 2007.

  1. sillyrabbit

    sillyrabbit Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm quite wary about someone stealing my laptop in college, and i have no experience nor the details about how these locks work.

    Can anyone recommend a security cable that fits on the dv6500t?
    first hand experience suggested.
     
    sillyrabbit, Sep 26, 2007
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Any one you can find from a reputable dealer will work.
     
    Lithus, Sep 26, 2007
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  3. bmcc

    bmcc Notebook Consultant

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    I think HP laptops have slots for Kensington Microsaver locks.


    Link to Kensington's lock page (for students)
    http://us.kensington.com/html/12343.html

    Also, keep in mind that most locks are to "keep the honest people honest." As much as I disagree with that outlook, it holds pretty true because a determined thief will find a way most of the time. No lock is invincible, if someone has the time and the means to break the lock, they will find a way and the main thing a lock will do is prevent a 'crime of opportunity'.

    But, it looks like Kensington does provide a guarantee on their locks that covers you up to $1500 in case the laptop is stolen.

    http://kensington.custhelp.com/cgi-...W55fiZwX2NhdF9sdmwxPX5hbnl_JnBfcGFnZT0x&p_li=
     
    bmcc, Sep 27, 2007
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  4. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Oh by all means, all you have to do is give it a good tug. The lock will rip right through the plastic notebook.
     
    Lithus, Sep 27, 2007
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    sillyrabbit Notebook Enthusiast

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    sillyrabbit, Sep 27, 2007
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  6. timtravel42

    timtravel42 Notebook Virtuoso

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    you should get LoJackforlaptops
    It helps you get your notebook back if it is stolen
     
    timtravel42, Sep 27, 2007
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