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    computer locks

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by marcuswilliams, Aug 19, 2008.

  1. marcuswilliams

    marcuswilliams Notebook Enthusiast

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    Are locks for Macbook Pro's any different for a regular computer lock?
    are there any specific locks for different computers, or are they all universal?

    thanks

    and any recommendations for both price and quality would be appreciated.
     
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    liuman51086 Notebook Enthusiast

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    The locks are the same for the mbp's. Personally if you want it to be anything more than a deterrent to keep honest people honest, stay away from the circular key'd locks since they can be opened in a minute with some paper. The combo locks seem to have issues with the combination changing by themselves.

    The best one is the newer Kensington DS lock with a normal key that's not circular, but it's also one of the most expensive. Here's a link to it: http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-64...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1219181006&sr=8-1
     
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    marcuswilliams Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the reply.

    I've read alot on how poor quality the kensington locks are and how they degrade the lock slot,specifically the MBP lock slot as seen here: [​IMG]

    Do you know of any other normal key locks that could be more compatible with the MBP?
     
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    liuman51086 Notebook Enthusiast

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    That picture looks like an extreme case where the mbp was moved around a lot or something while the lock is on. I doubt that will happen if you use it carefully.

    There's a couple of other brands that make locks like Targus (horrible lock reviews), but it seems like if you want a nice lock the kensington I linked is probably the best bet. I think there are a couple of reviews on amazon relating to the mbp. Most of the other locks don't get good reviews.

    Personally I got this one http://www.pcguardian.com/products/2900_2901_2907_ez_keyed.html because it was so cheap on ebay (~$10, didn't want to pay so much for a lock, not going to use it much and just needed a simple deterrant). I thought what the hell, even though it's a circular lock, it got decent reviews and I might as well give it a try. I should be receiving it in the next day or 2, so I'll let you know if you want once I get it.
     
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    No it's not. This is the one with orange keys that are circular (the ones that can be broken in a couple minutes. The one I linked on amazon use the red keys that are non circular and like normal keys. Just up to you if you want to pay a premium for that one.

    Just looked on the apple site and the red normal keyed kensington isn't on there.
     
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