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Review on πŸ”’ Secure Red Laptop and Notebook Combination Lock Cable by James Wiley

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Very good value for money

I use these in a retail store to protect laptop screens. They look safe and the lock seems secure. The numbers have a positive click when rotated. Some combo cables reset too easily, resulting in an accidental reset to an unknown combination. This isn't difficult at all, but impossible without a small flathead screwdriver. Simply insert the screw, turn a quarter turn, install the new combination, and then back off the screw. The only problem I foresee is the T-end. Some slots on laptops, especially the really thin "ultrabook" or "sleekbook" types, have very little space on the sides of the slot. This one may not fit some of them. Although the T isn't as wide as some I've seen, so it might not be a problem at all. I also have some Targus Defcon locks. You don't need as much space on the sides of the slot. Build quality is similar between them, if not slightly better, and the Targus costs about $10 more on average. I'm happy with it. edit: I've been using some of these for a while and still really like them. I've found the easiest way to lock them is to enter the code, then just insert them into the slot, press and twist. Make sure you are facing in a direction where the numbers are easy to read, otherwise you have to turn your laptop or whatever over to enter the code. Also make sure it is centered in the slot and that both pins fit into the slot or are not blocked. While I've been amazed at how well they run on sleek laptops and ultrabooks, they go with everything I need. I tried. There is nothing more to worry about.

Pros
  • One year trial
Cons
  • Available in white only