I purchased two of these to lock my DVD cabinets. Some of my classic DVD's walked. I knew someone was entering my apartment and shopping because I was running out of things too quickly but it wasn't until I caught the maintenance man entering my apartment without a work order that I was finally able to identify who had been shopping in my apartment.
I purchased the Kwikset 980 5 SMT CP Single Cylinder Deadbolt Featuring SmartKey in June 2010 and the maintenance man installed it. He got a key to that lock and kept shopping. I came home one day and the lock that was tight when I left was practically falling off. (This lock is pure garbage and easily defeated; I don't recommend it) I was in such bad shape that I thought nothing of it, but the maintenance man obviously got a duplicate key and set the lock to allow another key of the same number to open the lock. It wasn't until my power bars began walking that I realized my apartment was again a Walmart, only everything was free for the shopper. I purchased the Medeco Maximum Security Lock in July 2011 and no more shopping for anyone. I highly recommend the Medeco. It is expensive, but well worth it!!!! I intend to purchase the double key Medeco lock at some future date. That way if someone does break a window in my apartment/home they will have to use the same entry point as an exit, hopefully leading to their capture. I now feel secure enough to leave my apartment anytime I want with the sure knowledge that no one will be entering my apartment without my knowledge. Of course, they could break a window, but their actions indicated they wished to remain unknown.]
I was so pleased with the Wordlocks, I purchased 3 more in August 2011. I don't understand what some reviewers are saying about the letter wheels being plastic. The letter wheels on all of my wordlocks are metal and very easy to turn. I have had no problems whatsoever and would highly recommend the Wordlocks to everyone. I have 3 silver PL003-SL 5-dial Wordlocks purchased from Amazon.com and 1 red and 1 blue, purchased in my neighborhood from Ace Hardware. The red and blue were purchased 3 or 4 months ago. They work great!
I have a memo pad book in which I make up word combinations for each wordlock and put a check mark next to the current password. I use the same book to hold my internet passwords and I always take it with me when I leave the house.
Note: I am not a person who writes reviews or generally posts comments on anything, but in the last two months I have posted 4 reviews and 1 comment. I can assure you that I don't recommend or judge a product as garbage unless I can back up what I say! I don't work for Amazon or any of their merchant partners. My reviews are biased only by my positive or negative feelings about a product! !
UPDATE: March 11, 2013
Wordlock has two different types of wordlocks. This one, with the hinge on the side,needs work because it can malfunction. I have two of them, and when I changed the password on one, it won't open. Neither the new or the old password will work. I carefully write down each letter as I set/change a password to avoid just this outcome. I have tried every combination of the new password and the lock will not open. I had to buy bolt cutters to remove this lock.
In good conscience, I can no longer recommend this lock!! I have to downgrade my rating to 3 stars.
The ones with the coin turn on the side are fantastic so far.
| Brand | Wordlock |
|---|---|
| Special Feature | COMBINATION PADLOCK |
| Lock Type | Combination Lock |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.9 x 3.8 x 1 inches |
| Material | Alloy Steel, Metal |
| Style | Modern |
| Color | Black |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Controller Type | Hand Control |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Item Weight | 6.4 Ounces |
| Control Method | App |
| Manufacturer | Wordlock |
| Part Number | PL-004-BK |
| Item Weight | 6.4 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 5.9 x 3.8 x 1 inches |
| Item model number | PL-004-BK |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 1 Pack |
| Finish | Polished |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Certification | not_applicable |
| Special Features | COMBINATION PADLOCK |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | One Year Warranty |
