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    Which lock (or chain) is compatible with Lenovo 3000?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by dbe2007, Aug 25, 2007.

  1. dbe2007

    dbe2007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Where I live, laptop locks (or chains, as some call them) retail starting from $30 (and up).

    I looked at eBay and was able to find locks for as little as $7 (including S&H).

    But... it almost seems to be too good to be true:
    • Will any of these locks (offered on eBay) work with a Lenovo 3000? Do laptop locks follow some standard? Or should I look for particular brand & model that fits the Lenovo 3000?
    • Is there a difference in quality between the locks? After all, the slot reserved for the lock in the Lenovo 3000 is made of an el-cheapo plastic...

    Thanks,
    Daniel
     
    dbe2007, Aug 25, 2007
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    squid_shank Notebook Guru

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    don't all laptops have to conform to the kensington lock port style?
     
    squid_shank, Aug 25, 2007
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  3. dbe2007

    dbe2007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you for your question. I wasn't even aware that there is something called "kensington lock port style". That is exactly the kind of information I am looking for: If there is a standard (even de-facto) for laptop locks, then my job of finding one for my Lenovo will become much easier.

    Thanks,
    Daniel
     
    dbe2007, Aug 25, 2007
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  4. sp00n

    sp00n Notebook Deity

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    No, my Kensington I bought for my Macbook doesn't fit my ThinkPad X61s.
     
    sp00n, Aug 25, 2007
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  5. dbe2007

    dbe2007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well, at least the Kensington MicroSaver 64068E Security Cable Lock (P/N 73P2582) seems to be compatible with the Lenovo 3000.

    However, look at the price... $36 ??? c'mon!

    I will keep looking... (why pay $36 when I can pay $7?)

    Thanks,
    Daniel
     
    dbe2007, Aug 26, 2007
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    Brusso99 Notebook Geek

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    pd twenty at best buy for a cable lock
     
    Brusso99, Aug 26, 2007
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    dbe2007, Aug 26, 2007
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    that thing is always on sale or rebate, i got it for 20 bucks and it had a ten dollar rebate with it
     
    Brusso99, Aug 27, 2007
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