Kensington 64343 MicroSaver DS Notebook Computer Lock with Keys
- 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, tablet PCs and other devices
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
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
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
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
This lock does not fit unibody Macbooks, nor is it possible to make it fit without removing the rubber scratch protector from the lock. How expensive can it possibly be to produce a slightly thinner rubber ring? I would even buy it separately, if Kensington would just offer it for sale. Very disappointing.
Rating: 1 / 5
I purchased the Kensington MicroSaver DS because I was going to be using my 15″ MacBook Pro (non-unibody) at a customer’s site for three weeks. I read the other reviews about problems with the lock, but decided to try it anyway. The Ikea-like picture-only instructions leave a lot to be desired, but how hard could this be?
The first-time I engaged the lock it bulged out the side of the laptop. This obviously didn’t seem to be right, so I unlocked it and tried again. This time the side did not bulge, but the lock was loose. It seemed to be okay because I couldn’t pull it out, so I left it that way.
On the second day when I engaged the lock it was again loose, but I didn’t think much of it. However, on the third day I did something different, although I could not say what, and the lock was in nice and tight. It didn’t wiggle and it felt very secure. At this point I was happy and felt confident that my laptop would not become a victim of theft unless someone made out with the entire desk.
That night as I unlocked the MicroSaver I found that the Kensington slot on the laptop had become misshapen from an oval into a barbell shape. That didn’t seem good, but I decided to see what happens the next day.
On the third day it locked snug and tight again. Now I was curious as to what I was doing different from the first day. I unlocked the MicroSaver trying to figure out if there was a different way to put it in that caused it to be tight. Nothing interesting was revealed except that when I locked it again it was loose! I unlocked and locked it again…still loose. From then on, for next two-and-a-half weeks, it never locked tight again. In fact, the slot is so misshapen on the laptop that the MicroSaver is only there to deter people because the lock can simply be twisted and pulled right out!
I cannot claim as to whether this is an issue with the MicroSaver DS, the Kensington slot design, or the MacBook Pro. All I can tell you is that the slot on the side of my MBP looks like hell and that the lock is now useless if someone really wants to steal my laptop.
Rating: 3 / 5