HDE (TM) Notebook Laptop Security Steel Cable Lock with Key

by HDE

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000VXMM5C
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• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #12 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Accessories > Cable Security Devices
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 26, 2009

Product Description

Instant protection: just add cable! Help deter theft of your valuable notebook computer & data with the small, simple step of locking up your computer. Most notebooks have a special slot for cable locks. Insert the cable (loop around a table leg), turn the key, and feel better about taking that bathroom break! This is an essential item for all notebook owners, and especially for college students, mobile business people, patrons of coffeeshops or WiFi hot spots, & travelers.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good enough to deter potential theft, October 6, 2009

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H. Won (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HDE (TM) Notebook Laptop Security Steel Cable Lock with Key (Electronics)

The cable is about 1/2 thickness of Kensington's. It may not provide the same cut resistance. However, the thin cable is very manageable than thick, stiff cable.

The 3.5ft length limits the distance to a stationary object under a desk to wrap the cable around. I drove a large screw at the eye of the cable because the cable was short to wrap around. The screw may be able to be unscrewed by theft, but it is good enough to deter potential theft in my office. I recommend anything over 5ft cable to effectively wrap around desk leg or a secure hasp.

One more thing, this lock does not provide selectable adhesive spacer to keep the lock snug to the object to be locked. Not a big deal considering the price.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Just doesn't do it., April 12, 2011

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Todd in Memphis "Todd" (Memphis) - See all my reviews

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I figured worst case, I'd lose $5. We'll, I lost $5. The only value I can find is it's fun having an entire office stop work and try to figure out how to get the key out of this thing. It's kind of a team building puzzle experience. Anyway, it locks fine as long as I want to leave the key in. That just seems to be a minor security flaw.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Wasted Money, February 27, 2010

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I might has well have burned my money. Can't lock a Dell Inspiron 600m. Can't do anything that will keep the lock in the laptop. Any twist and out it comes. One star is one too many.