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- 6-ft long, 5.5mm thick coated carbon tempered steel cable for extra security
- Slim-profile lock attaches to 99% of notebooks with superior locking strength
- Simple to set combination with easy view window, and comfort grip dials
- 10,000 personalized combination codes
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Deter thieves from stealing your notebook and the personal information on it. Patented T-bar locking mechanism and super-strong carbon tempered steel cable provide maximum protection that attaches to the standard Kensington security slot found in 99% of notebooks. Secure, protect and lock down your computer and leave it safe.
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Product Description
If your computer is stolen, it's not just the computer that you may be missing. Theft or loss of a computer or data storage medium, make up 54% of all identity theft-related data breaches. Get the strongest theft deterrent with the ultimate combination notebook lock from Kensington, the leader in notebook security. Perfect for use in the office or on the road. An easy-to-use combination design, carbon tempered steel cable, and patented T-bar locking mechanism make this lock your first line of defense against notebook theft. Online registration makes it easy to retrieve lost combinations.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
NOTE: I actually purchased the version with the lighter and coiled cable, but the lock mechanism is identical Kensington K64560US ComboSaver Portable Notebook Computer Lock In my opinion the heavier cable provides no greater security---if a theif has a cable cutter, thin or thick makes no difference.
The hardware appears to be well made.
Operation is ridiculously easy, once you know how.
In my experience, the lock has worked flawlessly.
It is a great deal for the price (about $10 with free shipping on orders >$25 for the coiled version at the time of this writing).
CAVEAT
You really need three children-size hands to operate the lock (one to hold the computer, one to hold the lock body, and one to push the button and/or spin the dials. Fortunately, it is possible, to operate the lock with two normal-size hands.
Although operation is ridiculously simple, the multilingual supplied "instructions" (actually just several labeled diagrams) are far from clear. Worse, the "instructions" are intimidating. Moreover the instructions don't tell you how to unlock the lock. I strongly suspect that nearly all of the negative reviews are from purchasers who were justifiably confused and frustrated with the undecipherable "instruction cartoons". I'm sure that most purchasers, if supplied with good instructions, would be very happy with their purchase of the Kensington Combosaver Portble Computer Lock.
SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS
Okay, my instructions (below) are very wordy, for the sake of clarity. I think I've figured out what most of the reviewers were doing wrong when they reported that they couldn't make the lock work. My wordiness is intended to prevent those errors and misunderstandings.
DEFINITIONS
The "lock body" is the portion of the lock with the dials and the button at the end, it does NOT include the collar to which the cable is attached. When the instructions say "rotate the lock body" then rotate the LOCK BODY (it doesn't matter whether the cable collar rotates or not).
The "t-bar" (on the end with the little rubber boot) is the "business end" of the lock, you have to stick it into the computer lock slot and turn it 90 degrees, THEN lock it in place. The t-bar does not rotate to the "lock position" by itself, or when you push the button, or when you scramble the dial. Rotating the cable collar does not rotate the t-bar. You have to insert the t-bar into the lock slot and then rotate the LOCK BODY body 90 degrees.
The "yellow window" refered to in the official instructions is more of a yellow bracket. Despite the "official" instuctions, it does NOT matter if the "yellow window" is visible at any point in the process of LOCKING the computer.
You WILL need to see the "yellow window" to UNLOCK the computer. That MAY (or may not) require you to turn the computer backwards, on it's side, or upside down. If so, that's an incovenience, not a problem.
The lock will open to ONLY ONE combination. If you change the combination, then NEITHER 0000, NOR ANY other "old" combination will work.
TEST
First try locking and unlocking the lock by itself, NOT to the computer.
> To lock, dial in 0000 in the "yellow window". Then, while pushing the button all the way in, scramble the numbers. Release the button. THAT's IT! REALLY! IT'S THAT SIMPLE! If you've done it right the button should stay pushed in.***
> To unlock, dial in 0000. THAT'S IT! REALLY! IT'S THAT SIMPLE! If you've done it right, the button will pop out.
Repeat, until you are comfortable with the operation.
***notice that when you push the button in, that two pins next to the t-bar are extruded. When you lock the lock to the computer, these pins grip the computer. Scrambling the dial prevents the pins from retracting, which means that the lock is locked.
IMPORTANT>>>>>Practice locking and unlocking the lock to the computer using the default 0000 combination, BEFORE you even THINK about changing the combination.
LOCKING THE LOCK TO THE COMPUTER
1> Dial in 0000 in the "yellow window"
2> Push the t-bar into the lock slot of your portable computer and rotate the lock body 90 degrees counterclockwise (it will probably be loose, that's okay). This is the "lock position"**
3> Holding the lock body in place (without rotating it), while pushing the button all the way in, scramble the numbers***
THAT'S IT! REALLY!! Release the button, and jiggle to check that you did it right.
**There are only two possible ways (with the lock body facing up, or facing down) to insert the t-bar into the slot. If the "yellow window" is not visible when the lock is in the lock position, then note the orientation of the lock body and try it "the other way". (I'm not being more specific because that would confuse you. Honest. It depends on the orientation of the lock slot, which is different on different computers.)
***Holding lock body (without allowing it to rotate) while pushing in the button and scrambling the numbers is awkward. One way is to grip the end of the lock with two fingers of your left hand and pull OUTward while you push the button INward with your thumb. Wedge your right hand against the computer to hold it in place, and scramble the dial with your thumb and finger. If you didn't catch that, chill, and just do it your way.
UNLOCKING THE LOCK
> Dial in 0000 in the yellow "yellow window"
THAT'S IT! REALLY!!
TO SET A NEW COMBINATION (OPTIONAL)
IMPORTANT>>>>The lock has to be unlocked in order to change the combination, so do not try to change the combination when it is attached to the computer.
1> Dial in the current combination in the "yellow window"
2> Insert the fork-like "key" into the slots in the button end.
3> Press the key in and rotate clockwise until the yellow marks align**
4> Set the new combination in the "yellow window"***
5> Press in and rotate the key counter-clockwise back to its original posiiton (check that the yellow marks are NOT aligned)
THAT'S IT!
** If you can't get the key to rotate, then push it in harder
*** Start with the first digit, which is the dial nearest the rubber boot and t-bar.
These cable-type locks (regardless of price) are deterents to CASUAL theft, nothing more. That being the case, there is no point thinking up a difficult combination that you might forget. Use your birth year, the last 4 digits of your telephone number, your ATM number, or something else familiar. "1111" would be as good a combination as any.
CHECK THE NEW COMBINATION before trying to lock the lock to the computer.
A> READ the combination in the "yellow window", one digit at a time, starting from the first digit which is the dial nearest the t-bar. WRITE the new combination down. Check that it is the combination that you intended to set. Even if the combination you set is "wrong" it is now the "current combination". If you've set a "wrong" combination, then (without touching the dial) go to back to step #2 (above) and set the combination that you DO want.
B> TEST---With the new combination showing in the "yellow window", if you can push the button all the way in, then you've done it right.
C> Write down a "reminder" somewhere, such as "ATM" for your 4-digit ATM code if that is what you used for your combination, and keep it with the lock. My reminder is writen on a small label stuck to the "fork-like" key, and protected with clear tape.
IF THE LOCK DOESN'T WORK
1> When trying to lock the lock--If you cannot push in the button all the way in with the dial set to the current combination, or you cannot scramble the dials:
a> Be sure you rotated the lock body 90 degrees. Try rotating back and forth by about 10 degrees while pushing the button.
b> By feel, by rotating each dial back-and-forth, check that each dial is centered between "clicks". If just one digit (dial) is slightly misaligned, then the lock will not operate.
c> Pull the lock body away from the computer as you push the button in.
2> When trying to unlock the lock---If the button does not pop out when the dial is set to the current combination.
a> Jiggle the lock
b> By feel, by rotating each dial back-and-forth, check that each dial is centered between "clicks". If just one digit (dial) is slightly misaligned, then the lock will not operate.
WHAT IF YOU REALLY SCREWED UP BIG TIME
What if you set a combination you did not intend to set, and you don't know what it was? Or otherwise you forgot what the combination is?
You can fairly quickly systematically go through all possible combinations, starting with 0000, then 0001, then 0002 etc. etc. The button will pop out (and the lock will be unlocked) when you get to the combination. I hope it isn't 9999.
SMOOTHER OPERATION
If you'd like a smoother more solid feel to the tumblers and other moving parts, then work a little silicon grease between the moving parts. Work the parts to spread around the grease. Wipe off excess. If you don't happen to have a tube of silicon grease on hand, then buy one. Although it works very well for lubricating mechanical devices, it is even more useful in improving electronic connections. Permatex 22058 Dielectric Tune-up Grease - 3 oz. Do NOT use ordinary (petroleum-based) grease or oil, it can leak and stain things, will attract dirt, and will eventually become gummy and glue-up the lock. Read more ›
The hardware appears to be well made.
Operation is ridiculously easy, once you know how.
In my experience, the lock has worked flawlessly.
It is a great deal for the price (about $10 with free shipping on orders >$25 for the coiled version at the time of this writing).
CAVEAT
You really need three children-size hands to operate the lock (one to hold the computer, one to hold the lock body, and one to push the button and/or spin the dials. Fortunately, it is possible, to operate the lock with two normal-size hands.
Although operation is ridiculously simple, the multilingual supplied "instructions" (actually just several labeled diagrams) are far from clear. Worse, the "instructions" are intimidating. Moreover the instructions don't tell you how to unlock the lock. I strongly suspect that nearly all of the negative reviews are from purchasers who were justifiably confused and frustrated with the undecipherable "instruction cartoons". I'm sure that most purchasers, if supplied with good instructions, would be very happy with their purchase of the Kensington Combosaver Portble Computer Lock.
SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS
Okay, my instructions (below) are very wordy, for the sake of clarity. I think I've figured out what most of the reviewers were doing wrong when they reported that they couldn't make the lock work. My wordiness is intended to prevent those errors and misunderstandings.
DEFINITIONS
The "lock body" is the portion of the lock with the dials and the button at the end, it does NOT include the collar to which the cable is attached. When the instructions say "rotate the lock body" then rotate the LOCK BODY (it doesn't matter whether the cable collar rotates or not).
The "t-bar" (on the end with the little rubber boot) is the "business end" of the lock, you have to stick it into the computer lock slot and turn it 90 degrees, THEN lock it in place. The t-bar does not rotate to the "lock position" by itself, or when you push the button, or when you scramble the dial. Rotating the cable collar does not rotate the t-bar. You have to insert the t-bar into the lock slot and then rotate the LOCK BODY body 90 degrees.
The "yellow window" refered to in the official instructions is more of a yellow bracket. Despite the "official" instuctions, it does NOT matter if the "yellow window" is visible at any point in the process of LOCKING the computer.
You WILL need to see the "yellow window" to UNLOCK the computer. That MAY (or may not) require you to turn the computer backwards, on it's side, or upside down. If so, that's an incovenience, not a problem.
The lock will open to ONLY ONE combination. If you change the combination, then NEITHER 0000, NOR ANY other "old" combination will work.
TEST
First try locking and unlocking the lock by itself, NOT to the computer.
> To lock, dial in 0000 in the "yellow window". Then, while pushing the button all the way in, scramble the numbers. Release the button. THAT's IT! REALLY! IT'S THAT SIMPLE! If you've done it right the button should stay pushed in.***
> To unlock, dial in 0000. THAT'S IT! REALLY! IT'S THAT SIMPLE! If you've done it right, the button will pop out.
Repeat, until you are comfortable with the operation.
***notice that when you push the button in, that two pins next to the t-bar are extruded. When you lock the lock to the computer, these pins grip the computer. Scrambling the dial prevents the pins from retracting, which means that the lock is locked.
IMPORTANT>>>>>Practice locking and unlocking the lock to the computer using the default 0000 combination, BEFORE you even THINK about changing the combination.
LOCKING THE LOCK TO THE COMPUTER
1> Dial in 0000 in the "yellow window"
2> Push the t-bar into the lock slot of your portable computer and rotate the lock body 90 degrees counterclockwise (it will probably be loose, that's okay). This is the "lock position"**
3> Holding the lock body in place (without rotating it), while pushing the button all the way in, scramble the numbers***
THAT'S IT! REALLY!! Release the button, and jiggle to check that you did it right.
**There are only two possible ways (with the lock body facing up, or facing down) to insert the t-bar into the slot. If the "yellow window" is not visible when the lock is in the lock position, then note the orientation of the lock body and try it "the other way". (I'm not being more specific because that would confuse you. Honest. It depends on the orientation of the lock slot, which is different on different computers.)
***Holding lock body (without allowing it to rotate) while pushing in the button and scrambling the numbers is awkward. One way is to grip the end of the lock with two fingers of your left hand and pull OUTward while you push the button INward with your thumb. Wedge your right hand against the computer to hold it in place, and scramble the dial with your thumb and finger. If you didn't catch that, chill, and just do it your way.
UNLOCKING THE LOCK
> Dial in 0000 in the yellow "yellow window"
THAT'S IT! REALLY!!
TO SET A NEW COMBINATION (OPTIONAL)
IMPORTANT>>>>The lock has to be unlocked in order to change the combination, so do not try to change the combination when it is attached to the computer.
1> Dial in the current combination in the "yellow window"
2> Insert the fork-like "key" into the slots in the button end.
3> Press the key in and rotate clockwise until the yellow marks align**
4> Set the new combination in the "yellow window"***
5> Press in and rotate the key counter-clockwise back to its original posiiton (check that the yellow marks are NOT aligned)
THAT'S IT!
** If you can't get the key to rotate, then push it in harder
*** Start with the first digit, which is the dial nearest the rubber boot and t-bar.
These cable-type locks (regardless of price) are deterents to CASUAL theft, nothing more. That being the case, there is no point thinking up a difficult combination that you might forget. Use your birth year, the last 4 digits of your telephone number, your ATM number, or something else familiar. "1111" would be as good a combination as any.
CHECK THE NEW COMBINATION before trying to lock the lock to the computer.
A> READ the combination in the "yellow window", one digit at a time, starting from the first digit which is the dial nearest the t-bar. WRITE the new combination down. Check that it is the combination that you intended to set. Even if the combination you set is "wrong" it is now the "current combination". If you've set a "wrong" combination, then (without touching the dial) go to back to step #2 (above) and set the combination that you DO want.
B> TEST---With the new combination showing in the "yellow window", if you can push the button all the way in, then you've done it right.
C> Write down a "reminder" somewhere, such as "ATM" for your 4-digit ATM code if that is what you used for your combination, and keep it with the lock. My reminder is writen on a small label stuck to the "fork-like" key, and protected with clear tape.
IF THE LOCK DOESN'T WORK
1> When trying to lock the lock--If you cannot push in the button all the way in with the dial set to the current combination, or you cannot scramble the dials:
a> Be sure you rotated the lock body 90 degrees. Try rotating back and forth by about 10 degrees while pushing the button.
b> By feel, by rotating each dial back-and-forth, check that each dial is centered between "clicks". If just one digit (dial) is slightly misaligned, then the lock will not operate.
c> Pull the lock body away from the computer as you push the button in.
2> When trying to unlock the lock---If the button does not pop out when the dial is set to the current combination.
a> Jiggle the lock
b> By feel, by rotating each dial back-and-forth, check that each dial is centered between "clicks". If just one digit (dial) is slightly misaligned, then the lock will not operate.
WHAT IF YOU REALLY SCREWED UP BIG TIME
What if you set a combination you did not intend to set, and you don't know what it was? Or otherwise you forgot what the combination is?
You can fairly quickly systematically go through all possible combinations, starting with 0000, then 0001, then 0002 etc. etc. The button will pop out (and the lock will be unlocked) when you get to the combination. I hope it isn't 9999.
SMOOTHER OPERATION
If you'd like a smoother more solid feel to the tumblers and other moving parts, then work a little silicon grease between the moving parts. Work the parts to spread around the grease. Wipe off excess. If you don't happen to have a tube of silicon grease on hand, then buy one. Although it works very well for lubricating mechanical devices, it is even more useful in improving electronic connections. Permatex 22058 Dielectric Tune-up Grease - 3 oz. Do NOT use ordinary (petroleum-based) grease or oil, it can leak and stain things, will attract dirt, and will eventually become gummy and glue-up the lock. Read more ›
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I got this Kensington combination notebook lock for my new ASUS U30JC-A1 and so far it's worked great.
The Good:
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1. Overall Design/Construction
This lock has a six feet long cable that is quite thick, enough to deter casual would-be thieves who cruise coffee shops with cable cutters. The lock itself is made of stainless steel and ia about two inches long. One nice design feature is that the part of the lock that attaches to the cable can actually swivel in a complete circle. This is fantastic because it allows you to have the cable face forwards or backwards when attached to your notebook. The four number dials are easy to turn and there is a nice rubber piece at the end of the lock that faces your notebook, preventing scratching by the lock. One reviewer complained that the lock does not attach flush with the notebook surface, but I think it is better having a little bit of slack otherwise it would be easy to damage the notebook or the security slot if the lock were pressed down or to the side.
2. Piece of Mind
I feel great leaving my notebook for quick restroom or food/drink trips. The only way to get this lock off would be to cut through the fairly thick cable, and that isn't happening unless you are really careless or leave it alone for a considerable duration of time. That said, it's clearly just a deterrent and a highly motivated thief could probably force it off the notebook since the lock is fairly lock, meaning that it could be grasped and leverage applied to pry it off the notebook (which would cause destruction of the security lock of course).
3. Combination and Not Key Locking
Yes, it's great not having to carry a lock around!
4. No Tamper "Shut Down" Feature
Some Kensington locks apparently have a poorly thought out "feature" that makes the lock inoperable if someone tries to tamper with it. Of course, this means that you have to call a locksmith to get it off which is ridiculous. This lock, as far as I know, does not have such a feature if tampered with (although tampering with the lock may simply end up jamming or damaging the lock anyway).
The Not So Good (or could be improved):
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1. Confusing Initial Setup
Oh man, this was really confusing and frustrating to setup the first time, including setting up your new combination code for the first time. After about 10 minutes of trying to decipher the cryptic instructions I did finally figure it out and now have no problems with it at all.
2. Locking mechanism
Sometimes after you unlock it the lock mechanism does not want to disengage (e.g. it gets stuck), but it happens infrequently and is usually easily unlocked by jiggling it a bit.
3. Not Really a Three Number Combination Lock
Like a previous reviewer commented, the locking mechanism pops out (unlocks) right when the fourth number is selected, negating that last number and making this really a three digit lock. Three digits is fine though, because no thief is going to try unlocking it -- obviously theft will involve cutting the cable (or possible tearing it out of the notebook).
Overall though, this is a nice little lock and well worth the price (thirty five USD when I bought it). Highly recommended!
The Good:
==========================================
1. Overall Design/Construction
This lock has a six feet long cable that is quite thick, enough to deter casual would-be thieves who cruise coffee shops with cable cutters. The lock itself is made of stainless steel and ia about two inches long. One nice design feature is that the part of the lock that attaches to the cable can actually swivel in a complete circle. This is fantastic because it allows you to have the cable face forwards or backwards when attached to your notebook. The four number dials are easy to turn and there is a nice rubber piece at the end of the lock that faces your notebook, preventing scratching by the lock. One reviewer complained that the lock does not attach flush with the notebook surface, but I think it is better having a little bit of slack otherwise it would be easy to damage the notebook or the security slot if the lock were pressed down or to the side.
2. Piece of Mind
I feel great leaving my notebook for quick restroom or food/drink trips. The only way to get this lock off would be to cut through the fairly thick cable, and that isn't happening unless you are really careless or leave it alone for a considerable duration of time. That said, it's clearly just a deterrent and a highly motivated thief could probably force it off the notebook since the lock is fairly lock, meaning that it could be grasped and leverage applied to pry it off the notebook (which would cause destruction of the security lock of course).
3. Combination and Not Key Locking
Yes, it's great not having to carry a lock around!
4. No Tamper "Shut Down" Feature
Some Kensington locks apparently have a poorly thought out "feature" that makes the lock inoperable if someone tries to tamper with it. Of course, this means that you have to call a locksmith to get it off which is ridiculous. This lock, as far as I know, does not have such a feature if tampered with (although tampering with the lock may simply end up jamming or damaging the lock anyway).
The Not So Good (or could be improved):
==========================================
1. Confusing Initial Setup
Oh man, this was really confusing and frustrating to setup the first time, including setting up your new combination code for the first time. After about 10 minutes of trying to decipher the cryptic instructions I did finally figure it out and now have no problems with it at all.
2. Locking mechanism
Sometimes after you unlock it the lock mechanism does not want to disengage (e.g. it gets stuck), but it happens infrequently and is usually easily unlocked by jiggling it a bit.
3. Not Really a Three Number Combination Lock
Like a previous reviewer commented, the locking mechanism pops out (unlocks) right when the fourth number is selected, negating that last number and making this really a three digit lock. Three digits is fine though, because no thief is going to try unlocking it -- obviously theft will involve cutting the cable (or possible tearing it out of the notebook).
Overall though, this is a nice little lock and well worth the price (thirty five USD when I bought it). Highly recommended!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
It deters the students in my classroom from messing with my MacBook. I had to superglue the rubber piece on the lock because it kept falling off. The lock ends up blocking the DVD drive unless I put it on upside down. I think it is an average lock. Nothing to get excited about.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Awful!
This lock is a pain from beginning to end. You'd think it would be quick, but it's not, and, worse, once we wanted to take it off it refused to come off, even though we're using... Read more
Published 7 months ago by R. Ruiz
Wretchedly bad
This lock is junk. One of the two we got arrived inoperable. Wish we'd opened it before return period ended. Fifty percent failure rate is too high. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Xerxes
Good lock for the price
I agree with the other reviewers in that the initial set-up was a bit confusing, but it doesn't take long to figure it out. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Julie
Ingenious Contraption
I noted the difficulty some users had with this lock. After carefully studying the mechanics of the lock, instructions and reviews I had no problems. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Thomas G. Montgomery
Don't Waste Your Money!!!
This product stinks! Trying to reset the combo on the lock is like pulling teeth! Instructions that came with the lock are not sufficient.
Published 11 months ago by Anonymous
Very easy to use
I was worried that this would be difficult to figure out and I'd lock my computer unintentionally and have to call a locksmith, but that was NOT the case, at all. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Michelle
Instructions on setting the combination are lacking
The instructions have mostly pictures and I think this is inadequate. I thought that I might pass on my experience so others don't get as frustrated as I did. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Helen Guin
Works fine, but hard to remove and reattach
The lock is hard to use, but it seems to be doing the job as long as I don't need to detach and reattach often.
Published 18 months ago by Aaron Johnson
Strong Lock.
It is a strong lock. The only problem is the combination can be a pain to enter and enter and enter anytime you want to move your laptop.
Published 20 months ago by Brandon Johnson
great lock
Once I figured out how it worked (took about 30 seconds) I really like this lock. The combination lock seems high quality and sturdy. Read more
Published 22 months ago by J. Armstrong
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