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Kensington ComboSaver Combination Notebook Lock K64517US
Studio : Kensington
by Kensington
Brand : Kensington
Model : K64517US
Publisher : Kensington
Material Type : Steel
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Color : Silver
EAN : 0085896645177
UPC : 085896645177
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 12 reviews)
List Price : $49.92
Our Price : $17.00
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10,000 personalized combination codes
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6 foot steel cable anchors your notebook to a desk or immovable object
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Convenient, resettable combination lock
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SAFE-tested for greater security and peace of mind
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Perfect for use at school, the office, or any workstation
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Product Description |
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Protect your notebook and the personal information you have stored from theft. Lock it with this easy-to-use, keyless 4-wheel combination lock from Kensington, the leader in notebook security. |
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Only lasted 3 weeks |
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I purchased this to secure my laptop in my dorm room. After only a few uses and 3 weeks' time, it broke. Extremely dissatisfied. |
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It's easier to open this lock if you DON'T know the combo. |
I work for a company that travels a lot. We all have company laptops, and wanted some extra security. My company bought a case of these locks, one for every laptop. While I was locking up my laptop I noticed that there was a slight click that I could feel when my number lined up. After about a minute of practice I could open these locks up without the combo better than someone who actually knew the combo. I opened up everyone's lock, some in as little as 30 seconds. I even opened up some of the locks with my eyes closed.
The reviewer above mentioned a thief that tried to hack and cut the cable, but was unsuccessful. All the burglar had to do was pull out with light pressure on the lock. Then, slowly turn the number dial that is farthest away from where it's locked into the laptop. If it won't turn then don't pull as hard. As you are turning it you should be able to feel a slight click when it gets to the right number. It feels like it is getting stuck. Once it clicks, move on to the next number wheel and as you are spinning it you should again feel a slight click. Rinse and repeat until all the numbers are in place and this lock will pop right open. Some of the times you will feel a slight click that is on the wrong number. The way you can tell it's the wrong number is because the next number dial that you go to won't click at all. If that happens just back up one dial and try again. It really takes less than a few minutes to open these.
I suppose this lock would work to keep honest people honest and to deter inexperienced thieves, but I wouldn't ever buy this and our company will be returning all the locks. Another thing that is scary is if you think about how many people use the same pin number on their lock as they do on their atm card. Your laptop could be stolen with your purse/wallet and they would have a good chance of knowing your pin.
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Don't Buy |
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The incredibly poor instructions are reason enough to NOT BUY this product. A manufacturer who cares so little for the consumer that they write unusable instructions does not deserve your business. |
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SURVIVED vicious Burglary |
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Yes, this product is annoying to insert and use, must of taken me 30 mins to figure it out. But after that first experience, IT WORKS. My apt was burglarized last week. I had locked my desktop to the wall using this lock...and it survived. The burglar made a very diligent attempted to hack at the lock, both by trying to cut the wire (only cut one strand of wire) and by trying to chip at the lock itself with a screwdriver. He eventually got so frustrated, he (or she!) ended up taking a knife and scratched my iMac screen. Sounds terrible, but hey, the lock apparently annoyed the heck out of him! There were pieces of metal shavings from where he made a couple of dents in the lock, but when I got home, it was all intact. The police were impressed. I'll swear by this product from now on. Accept no substitutes. |
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Mediocre lock for expensive Macbook Pro. |
I bought this lock from Microcenter (after sales and rebate: 15.00 so I might consider keeping it) because of the Kensington reputation for excellence in laptop locks.
Pros:
1. Flexibility of the cable, (6 ft. is good too, but most laptop locks are that length).
2. The rubber ring around the end of the lock lessens the chance of scratching and ripping away at the security lock of the laptop.
3. The bulky combo end looks sturdy and should deter the unconventional thief from making a move.
Cons:
1. Many people already express dislike for the poor instructions and design, but it's not really that complicated. I do think it's tedious and difficult to use a bit, especially if it's lock-onto your precious laptop and you're fumbling around (I've seen the horror of 17"in. Macbook Pros suffering from the case side bulging out...looks like a pimple on the side).
2. It is very hard to rotate the numbers and they don't click into place. You may have the correct combination numbers, but nothing will happen if they are not completely aligned which is a tad annoying.
3. The advantage is not having to deal with keys, but I'm beginning to think a key-ed lock is faster and you fumble less which means less moving the lock around = risk stratching your laptop.
I have 30 days to test this lock out. So far, I find it to be a mediocre lock with a highly regarded company name. Good luck! :)
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