Secure Your Laptop with the Kensington Portable Laptop Combination Cable Lock - Letter Combination Lock (K64684US) Review

Does what it's supposed to - offers clearly noticeable protection against theft. These things aren't designed to stop the most determined and well-equipped thieves, they're primarily designed to deter theft. Very useful for things like hotels, trains or other situations where you really don't want to take your laptop everywhere but can't easily secure it any other way. No security is 100% perfect, and a thief with bolt cutters, or just someone who doesn't care what they're trying to steal, can…

I don't think there is an accidental error when entering the code for the lock. First turn the slot 90', then turn 4 dials to select the code word (two letters at a time on the dial will be displayed before going to the selection slot), after entering the code correctly, turn the slot 90' set back code. The slot cannot be moved accidentally because it needs to be pressed with a paper clip, small screwdriver, etc. when turning it. Press and hold the button, insert the lock into the Kensington…

I bought this lock for my college dorm and the difficulty of "fixing" the lock to your table depends on the design of the table - mine had a hole in the middle of the table, so I threaded through the end of the lock. Otherwise, you'll have to "tie" the end of this lock to a solid support. Also, the guide to set up the lock combination is very simple. definitely user-friendly and won't let your roommates pull too many pranks on you.

If you're commuting for hours on public transport or moving from hotel to hotel, this cable lock can come in handy to prevent nimble fingers from stealing your laptop, but worse, it disappears with years of data. The cable is designed to wrap around a fixed support (rail, pipe, bracket) and the lock fits into a "security slot" found on most laptops. It is no problem to pry the lock out of the groove or out of the attachment point. So it's a visual deterrent to accidental theft, but nothing…

In the last year our office has lost a few laptops so I bought one to protect my laptop. The cable is fairly flimsy that a decent set of cable cutters can cut through it. However, stolen laptops are generally a crime of convenience, so this lock will definitely act as a deterrent as a thief wandering the hallways is unlikely to be carrying bolt cutters or other heavy tools. It's good not to lose a key, but remember that it's important to ENCRYPT AGAIN AFTER UNLOCKING the lock, otherwise any…

The combination was very difficult to install. I tried using a paper clip as the instructions suggest. I even tried using a screwdriver but couldn't turn the set screw so I was able to change the combination from the default 0000. I requested a refund from Revain.com but decided to try again. This time I installed the lock on the computer and tried turning the set screw, this time it worked. Removed lock and tried again, still works. You need to tighten the nut, but the instructions don't say…

thought it was twisted to show its length. In product images it will be rolled up because it is a coil closure. It's too resilient to be used easily. If I attach it to my desk and then detach it from my laptop, it flies against the wall and then under my desk.

Kensington lock worked as it should. I managed to use it on vacation. I was able to easily reset the code to something I remembered. I've never had trouble connecting or disconnecting the lock from my MacBook Pro (Spring 2011). It worked great and the "fast-forward" was a joy to pack. I didn't give it 5 stars because it didn't do anything *extra*, I couldn't use it to block anything else. It just seems like this feature could easily be built into something like this. Would buy again if looking…

If you're cruising for hours on public transit or moving from hotel to hotel, this cable lock can come in handy to prevent nimble fingers from stealing your laptop, but worse, it's gone with years of data. The cable is designed to wrap around a fixed fixture (rail, pipe, fixture) and the lock fits into a "security slot" found on most laptops. It is no problem to pry the lock out of the groove or out of the attachment point. So it's a visual deterrent to accidental theft, but nothing more. When…

Good start. The instructions for the lock are incredibly ambiguous. There's no clear procedure for setting the combination, but I think I got that part right anyway. The main problem was that the T-bar that is supposed to lock the lock was broken. Instead of a full 90 degree rotation as instructed in the instructions, the lock I received only rotated about 30 degrees. However, due to the inaccurate instructions, I did not understand the defect at first and put the padlock in the laptop. That…

Does what it's designed to do - provides highly visible anti-theft protection. These things aren't designed to stop the most determined and well-equipped thieves, they're primarily designed to deter theft. Very useful for things like hotels, trains or other situations where you really don't want to take your laptop everywhere but can't easily secure it any other way. No security can be 100% perfect, and a thief with bolt cutters, or just someone who doesn't care about damaging what they're…