Targus ASP29US DEFCON 1 Retractable Cable Lock for Notebooks

by Targus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 0.9 x 4.7 inches ; 3.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000P8UO6C
• Item model number: ASP29US
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 8, 2007

Product Description

The Targus DEFCON 1 Retractable Cable Lock for Notebooks is designed to secure a notebook on the go and also has the ability to lock sporting equipment and other personal belongings. Perfect for students or travelers, the DEFCON 1 includes a lock slot adapter, making it easy to secure your notebook to a stationary item in dorm rooms, libraries and hotel rooms. For added security, the lock features a 4-digit user-resettable combination with 10,000 different combinations possible. The combination can be reset by the user at anytime to help avoid a security breach. The lock slot adapter is easily stored inside of the retractable lock's casing for maximum portability. The lock is compact and lightweight and can also help deter the theft of backpacks, snowboards and other personal belongings in areas that are crowded and potentially less secure.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A different type of lock, August 9, 2009

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Couch Bum (Champaign, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Targus ASP29US DEFCON 1 Retractable Cable Lock for Notebooks (Personal Computers)

This lock has its advantages and disadvantages.

The advantages are:
-retractable cord makes it super portable and easy to store in your computer bag.

Disadvantages:
-the cord is short. Even though the cord goes 4 feet, it must loop back around to the base device making the effective distance from the thing you want to secure your computer to 2 feet. If you frequent a place where the only thing you can lock to is greater than 2 feet away from your computer, you should look elsewhere.
-You continually have to take out the adapter when you want to secure your computer and you have put it back in when you are done.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product, January 17, 2008

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R. L. Smith Jr. "Generations Family Tree Video" (Bayonet Point, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Targus ASP29US DEFCON 1 Retractable Cable Lock for Notebooks (Personal Computers)

I am delighted. I will be traveling extensively and need to secure my new laptop. This product is easy to carry, works great, has a nice long cable and is easy to use. The fact the cable retracts into the case makes it so much easier to carry than other products. This is a bargain. Great Quality, good looks, and a low price - what more could I ask for?

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use, quick to deploy, handy to pack, April 23, 2010

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Chris in Issaquah (Issaquah, WA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Targus ASP29US DEFCON 1 Retractable Cable Lock for Notebooks (Personal Computers)

I use my Apple MacBook Pro MB990LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop at the library and coffee shop on a daily basis,
and generally lock it to prevent any run-and-grab type theft. So I am using the DEFCON at least once a business day.
I have had zero problems so far ( 3 months ).

Pros
- Stores in a simple compact unit, with a slim profile.
- Cable is quick to deploy
- Combination is easy to use

Cons
- The cable can be a bit short in some situations.

To remedy this I carry a second older DEFCON that I combine with this one. With the two locks I can be secured in any situation.