Kensington 64343 MicroSaver DS Notebook Computer Lock with Keys

Computer Technology and Software

July 17th, 2010 by admin

Ultra-strength carbon tempered steel cable core on 6-ft, 4.5 mm thick cable with external steel braided sheath
Innovative disc-lock engineering for triple maximum security
Patented T-bar locking mechanism provides superior lock strength and theft protection
Easy to install and use to protect high security computer devices
Fits in the standard Kensington security slot found in 99% of notebooks, CPUs, flat panel monitors, projectors, printers, docking stations

Product Description
Losing your notebook is unthinkable. So keep it safe and secure with this advanced disc-locking system featuring a carbon tempered steel cable, stainless-steel braided sheath, and patented T-bar locking mechanism that attaches to the standard Kensington security slot found in 99% of notebooks and computer devices made today. Sleek styling and design won´t block notebook ports or lift a notebook off the desk. From Kensington, the world leader in notebook security... More >>

Kensington 64343 MicroSaver DS Notebook Computer Lock with Keys

5 Responses

C. Ng writes:
July 17th, 20103:30 pmat

This is the second Kensington notebook lock I’ve owned. I left the first one behind at a hotel. Unfortunately, they don’t make things like they used to anymore. The first one had distinct features on the lock and key, making it pretty unique and probably harder to remove by someone without a key. This one had a came with a pretty generic key, like a skeleton key. It’s so plain looking, I’m led to believe that every lock has the same exeact key. So chances are if someone got ahold of one of these keys, they can unlock just about every one of these locks from Kensington.
Rating: 2 / 5
Danny Sarmiento writes:
July 17th, 20104:06 pmat

When I was looking for a device that could protect or deter a looter from taking my laptop, I never imagine that this particular piece would end up damaging my computer. First of all it is a pain in the neck to get that thing to work easily and then when you really get to make it work it ends up damaging the side of your computer, making a big scratch and if someone wants to take your laptop and finds this device attached to it, it only takes for that person to pull it really violently to probably destroy your valuable computer, I now it’s hard to think about leaving your computer someplace without any antitheft device, but think twice about how to protect your laptop before buying one of these products.
I have a Powerbook G4, and that was my experience I don’t know how it works on other brands or models.
Rating: 2 / 5
G. Golematis writes:
July 17th, 20104:45 pmat

This lock does not fit in an Inspiron 1520. We also have an Inspiron 1505, however, and it works perfectly well with that notebook. Product gets 4 stars for quality (I would like a better-designed key).
Rating: 3 / 5
Kai Bergman writes:
July 17th, 20106:39 pmat

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.
Rating: 1 / 5
Nick writes:
July 17th, 20109:13 pmat

The lock got jammed the very first time I tried to use it and it took 10 minutes to pry it off my laptop.
The previous Kensington combo lock I bought is also starting to jam.
Stay away.

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Update: I bought the Belkin cable lock instead, also available on Amazon (Belkin F8E550-CMK Notebook Security Lock, Master-Keyed), and I am happy with it.
It’s a bit bulkier (it uses a small standard padlock instead of Kensington’s custom lock integrated with the cable) but it is much easier to use and it is built better.
No more struggling with the jammed Kensington locks. . .
Rating: 1 / 5