Kensington 64343 MicroSaver DS Keyed Notebook Computer Lock by Kensington
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Digital camera reviews of Kensington 64343 MicroSaver DS Keyed Notebook Computer Lock
Digital camera Review: Does the job
Summary: 5 Stars
On my Apple iBook G4 it does exactly what it is supposed to do. The keys make it easy to lock. In my air travel to one day stops in different cities, it is easy and effective to use.Digital camera Review: Does the trick
Summary: 4 Stars
I just received this today and had it locking down my HP Pavillion dv9000 in about three minutes. Seems to fit the locking slot just fine and does the trick of keeping it locked down so it can't walk away from my desk. Cable is thick and coated, so it won't scratch. One caveat, this thing is NOT light nor does it roll up into a neat little package. By comparison, it's a bit lighter and compact than an old printer cable (before USB). It's the weight factor that knocks off a star.Digital camera Review: Doesn't Work, No Help From Company, Will Never Buy From Them Again
Summary: 1 Stars
The description says that this product has a "patented T-bar locking mechanism that attaches to the standard Kensington security slot found in 99% of notebook and computer devices", yet it did not fit my Dell Latitude. Checking the online manual I finally found the list of products it is supposed to fit (VERY difficult to find on the Kensington web site, which kept forwarding me to the company's UK site). My Dell model was listed there. The Customer Service rep I spoke with told me that it would fit my model BUT I had to buy an adapter piece. The product description clearly states that it fits my laptop - no mention of an adaptor. After going round and round with the rep, who was clearly reading from a canned script and did not seem to comprehend the difference between the written description and what he was telling me, I gave up and said I would buy the adapter but that I needed it right away. No dice. He said they could not expedite it (even at my expense) and it would take 7-10 business days. I was leaving for Europe in two days. The product is unusable and the customer "service" was useless. I was able to pick up a similar product at the airport before departing; it worked fine and cost half as much. I will NEVER buy a Kensington product again.Digital camera Review: Easy to Use and Accomplishes It's Task
Summary: 5 Stars
The purpose of a computer lock is to discourage a sticky-fingered wanderer from making off with your portable computer (and the almost-complete term paper within it). This device works nicely. It would require a noisy commotion to separate the computer from the heavy wooden desk when they are bound together with this lock. I initially wondered why it was designed so the key could only be removed when the lock was locked. This seemed to be a nuisance (need to dig the key out to put the lock on the computer) but then I recalled the mischief potential of an unlocked padlock abandoned in a school locker room. I now think requiring the key for locking is a good idea that should be applied to more locks of the sorts used in schools.Digital camera Review: Easy to use and feels sturdy
Summary: 5 Stars
The lock works exactly as described, hence the 5 stars. Not a lot of competition for high quality notebook locks, so I feel like I was paying more than I wanted to due to lack of options. I selected the DS version because I wanted the flat keys, however, the keys are still a little large to keep on your regular keychain. The lock appears to accommodate various mounting slot depths, but this seems to add a little slack (filled in by an integrated soft rubber mount). I wonder if this slack might allow for additional stress on the security slot for thinner skinned notebooks. I use mine to secure 20" LCD panels to their desks. In spite of the minor issues mentioned, I'd purchase again.