Kensington K64562US Ultra ComboSaver Combination Notebook Computer Lock
Kensington K64562US Ultra ComboSaver Combination Notebook Computer Lock
- 6-ft long, 5.5mm thick coated carbon tempered steel cable for extra security
- Slim-profile lock attaches to 99% of notebooks with superior locking strength
- Simple to set combination with easy view window, and comfort grip dials
- 10,000 personalized combination codes
- SAFE-tested for greater security and peace of mind
If your computer is stolen, it’s not just the computer that you may be missing. Theft or loss of a computer or data storage medium, make up 54% of all identity theft-related data breaches. Get the strongest theft deterrent with the ultimate combination notebook lock from Kensington, the leader in notebook security. Perfect for use in the office or on the road. An easy-to-use combination design, carbon tempered steel cable, and patented T-bar locking mechanism make this lock your first line of defense against notebook theft. Online registration makes it easy to retrieve lost combinations.
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List Price: $ 45.95
Price: $ 15.49
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October 17th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
Review by Alan LaMielle for Kensington K64562US Ultra ComboSaver Combination Notebook Computer Lock
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I’m quite pleased with this notebook cable lock. The packaging was sufficient, it was easy to change the combination, and easy attach to my notebook. It works as expected.
My two complaints:
1) The lock uses a different method of attaching to the Kensington security slot on my notebook. I had only seen the ‘scissor’ type locks that are collapsed when unlocked and expand to hold in the slot when you push the button. This lock, however, uses a different approach: it has a ‘T’ shaped piece that fits within the slot. You rotate the ‘T’ then, if the combination is correct, you can push the button in. Two other metal pieces come out and fill the top and bottom parts of the slot that were exposed after turning the ‘T’. It seems to me that you could forcefully turn the pieces back out of the slot without unlocking the lock. This may be the case for the ‘scissor’ type locks as well though.
2) The lock has 4 digits that make up a combination. When you turn the last digit into place, the button on the end pops out and the two pieces retract. I claim that this is a fault because of the automatic way that the button pops out. Essentially this nullifies the last digit, making it a three digit lock. If one tries to brute-force the combination, they only have to spin the last digit and see if the button pops out. This makes it much easier to guess the combination.
Keep these two points in mind when considering purchasing this product.
October 17th, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Review by Impetigo for Kensington K64562US Ultra ComboSaver Combination Notebook Computer Lock
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I got this Kensington combination notebook lock for my new ASUS U30JC-A1 and so far it’s worked great.
The Good:
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1. Overall Design/Construction
This lock has a six feet long cable that is quite thick, enough to deter casual would-be thieves who cruise coffee shops with cable cutters. The lock itself is made of stainless steel and ia about two inches long. One nice design feature is that the part of the lock that attaches to the cable can actually swivel in a complete circle. This is fantastic because it allows you to have the cable face forwards or backwards when attached to your notebook. The four number dials are easy to turn and there is a nice rubber piece at the end of the lock that faces your notebook, preventing scratching by the lock. One reviewer complained that the lock does not attach flush with the notebook surface, but I think it is better having a little bit of slack otherwise it would be easy to damage the notebook or the security slot if the lock were pressed down or to the side.
2. Piece of Mind
I feel great leaving my notebook for quick restroom or food/drink trips. The only way to get this lock off would be to cut through the fairly thick cable, and that isn’t happening unless you are really careless or leave it alone for a considerable duration of time. That said, it’s clearly just a deterrent and a highly motivated thief could probably force it off the notebook since the lock is fairly lock, meaning that it could be grasped and leverage applied to pry it off the notebook (which would cause destruction of the security lock of course).
3. Combination and Not Key Locking
Yes, it’s great not having to carry a lock around!
4. No Tamper “Shut Down” Feature
Some Kensington locks apparently have a poorly thought out “feature” that makes the lock inoperable if someone tries to tamper with it. Of course, this means that you have to call a locksmith to get it off which is ridiculous. This lock, as far as I know, does not have such a feature if tampered with (although tampering with the lock may simply end up jamming or damaging the lock anyway).
The Not So Good (or could be improved):
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1. Confusing Initial Setup
Oh man, this was really confusing and frustrating to setup the first time, including setting up your new combination code for the first time. After about 10 minutes of trying to decipher the cryptic instructions I did finally figure it out and now have no problems with it at all.
2. Locking mechanism
Sometimes after you unlock it the lock mechanism does not want to disengage (e.g. it gets stuck), but it happens infrequently and is usually easily unlocked by jiggling it a bit.
3. Not Really a Three Number Combination Lock
Like a previous reviewer commented, the locking mechanism pops out (unlocks) right when the fourth number is selected, negating that last number and making this really a three digit lock. Three digits is fine though, because no thief is going to try unlocking it — obviously theft will involve cutting the cable (or possible tearing it out of the notebook).
Overall though, this is a nice little lock and well worth the price (thirty five USD when I bought it). Highly recommended!
October 17th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Review by Mark Twain for Kensington K64562US Ultra ComboSaver Combination Notebook Computer Lock
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It locks your computer…securely…with a very thick cable…and you can set your own combination.
Does the job.
October 17th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Review by Stuart Noggle for Kensington K64562US Ultra ComboSaver Combination Notebook Computer Lock
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It deters the students in my classroom from messing with my MacBook. I had to superglue the rubber piece on the lock because it kept falling off. The lock ends up blocking the DVD drive unless I put it on upside down. I think it is an average lock. Nothing to get excited about.
October 17th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
Review by Brandon Johnson for Kensington K64562US Ultra ComboSaver Combination Notebook Computer Lock
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It is a strong lock. The only problem is the combination can be a pain to enter and enter and enter anytime you want to move your laptop.