Kensington 64032 Master Lock Universal Notebook Security Cable (Black)

Average customer rating: 4.0

A Lock for Your Laptop
Poorly made, instructions unclear, may have damaged my laptop
Thwarts Crimes of Opportunity
Can be opened with a tube of toilet paper and a ballpoint pen.
Finally, a quality security lock.

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Kensington 64032 Master Lock Universal Notebook Security Cable (Black)

Manufacturer: Kensington
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B00004Z6ON

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Product Description

Master Lock universal notebook security cable

Amazon.com Product Description

The Kensington 64032 Master Lock Universal Notebook Security Lock protects your laptop computer from theft with a patented cable-and-lock system. Constructed with a galvanized steel cable, this notebook lock provides you with strong security and peace of mind knowing your valuable laptop and data are secure. The Kensington 64032 secures to your computer via an industry-standard Kensington security slot, and is backed by a manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty. The Kensington 64032 comes with two keys and a 72-inch cable, with replacement keys available through the manufacturer.

Customer Reviews:

A Lock for Your Laptop.......2007-03-03

Having a lock for your laptop is essential nowadays since a lot of thiefs will just take it, hide it, and run with it. Verbal reprimand does not work no more unless if they see it secured. It comes with 2 keys that you can hide again!

Poorly made, instructions unclear, may have damaged my laptop.......2006-08-20

I'd recommend selecting a different security cable product, especially if you have a PowerBook or MacBook. This one is poorly made, even more poorly documented, and may have permanently damaged my PowerBook G4. (Yes, the product web site claims this model is compatible with the PB G4.)

It's unclear from the cryptic instruction diagram on the back of the packaging which direction is locked and which is unlocked. (Hey, would it be so bad to actually use *words* to explain things? Even in 4 or 5 languages if you like. The diagrams make no sense.)

In the process of trying to get this to work, it appears that the locking teeth chewed up the security slot of my PowerBook. It may have permanently damaged the slot. Needless to say, I will attempt to return the product for a refund.

There are plenty of similar products on the market, including others avaiable through Amazon. I'd suggest trying one of those.

Thwarts Crimes of Opportunity.......2006-08-13

Laptop thefts, for the most part, are crimes of opportunity. This lock makes your laptop less appealing to thieves. The only thing I wish was that the cable was bright orange, making it even more obvious. For the grab-and-dash thieves, my laptop is much lower on their hit parade.

I loop the cable around a stationary object, threading the free end through the loop and lock the free end to my laptop (there's a space on most laptops for security measures). I've used it quite a bit at hotels (housekeeping practices in most hotels leave rooms open and unattended for long periods), at coffee shops and at conferences when I have to walk away from my computer for a short period.

Can be opened with a tube of toilet paper and a ballpoint pen........2006-07-11

It appears that one can unlock this product without the key: All you need is a bit of cardstock (or used toilet-paper tube) and a ballpoint pen. For more information on this vulnerability, search for "kensington lock vulnerability" on Google.

Finally, a quality security lock........2006-05-09

After trying a couple of other security locks, this one finally turned out to be a very well designed one. I completely agree with the previous reviews. The cable appears to be very strong, the lock itself works as it is supposed to. No problem here. I actually like locks with keys as opposed to combination locks. But it is my personal preference. You can go to kensington web site and register your lock and your keys, so that in case you lose them, kensington will send you new ones. Very nice.
The rubber piece nicely protects my notebook from sctratches. And this lock fits just fine into my Thinkpad z60m. Couldnt be happier about this lock. It does give me a feeling of security.

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