Customer Reviews

Kensington Desk Mount Cable Anchor (K64613WW)

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I bought this product to keep my laptop locked to the table in my bedroom where I keep it. I couldn't use the screws because of the table material, so I just used the adhesive. It is good and strong. Yes, I could probably get it off if I really wanted to, but if someone took the time and energy to get the anchor off I would definitely notice it. The idea is to keep someone from just walking off with my laptop when my back is turned (or I'm in the bathroom). I'm not stupid enough to think that the lock would be able to stop a determined thief who had time to work on it. It is just right for me. I bought another one for my desk, which is much sturdier. I also keep my bedroom door locked when I'm gone (I put a deadbolt on it). There isn't anything else that would be worth the money for the little bit of extra protection it would give and I'm satisfied.

If you want to keep people from taking your laptop in a public setting, you might not like this item. There aren't too many public settings where you would have authority to install it anyway. If you want to keep someone from casually walking off with your computer in a more private setting, this works well.

this anchor was super easy to install but i feel very confident that it can't be easily removed from my desk. I used both the glue and the screws to secure it (better safe then sorry). Within minutes of setting to lock in place, prior to putting the screws in, i gave the lock a tug, no movement. Then I pulled harder, i realize it was only stuck for a few moments and i was stupidest to let it set for 24 hours but i wanted to check. Still after all my pulling, it didn't budge!.

I bought two of these to attach to workspaces that do not have a convenience place to loop a security cable.

The product is a metal plate that can be fastened to a surface (more on this below) with a swivel that you can pass a security lock through. The swivel also has a Kensington security slot if you happen to have a cable that has a fitting that goes into a security slot on both ends. The plate comes with a gray plastic cover with a big "Kensington" on it. If you move the swivel around, you hear the metal clanging around -- not a security issue, but more industrial and a bit unrefined.

The metal plate attaches to a surface by adhesive tape and/or screws. The included screws are one-directional, meaning they can be screwed in, but the head design has a smooth surface (not a flat edge) so that a screwdriver cannot unscrew it.

I attached the plate to a stud in the wall to be very secure. I found the included screws a bit short so for extra security, I recommend getting additional longer one-directional screws to go deeper into the wall stud.

Bottom line is that it does the job. Could be better with longer screws and designed so that the swivel doesn't make any noise when moved around.

I bought this item at Buy.com and used Amazon for payment.

Today, while I was attaching the anchor to my desk, one of the screws broke. Yes, the head went off. And now this piece of s..t just sits on my desk. It does not provide any security to my notebook computer because it is not properly attached itself, I can't take it out because it is glued on and the second screw is unscrewable one way screw. The entire result of this transaction is that I spent 14.99 for nothing. Actually, the result is negative, because I just damaged my $250 desk and I still need to buy another anchor, Targus at this time. What kind of idiot packages security equipment with such a weak screws, which have twice smaller diameter, than a hole and do not hold screwing pressure, not to mention thieves?

Generally speaking the item would be OK, if Kensigton would put stronger screws. If you want to bother with buying separately security screws (Amazon sells them 100-pack for 14.95), this item is good to go.