Kensington Clicksafe Combination Cable Lock for Laptops and Other Devices (K64697US)

Pros: Affordable High quality Very secure Pivot makes it always find a good angle Lock mechanism works great Snaps right in to place without keys Cons: Precaution must be taken when installing the part which stays in the laptop Important observation!!! In some laptops, the plastic housing of the laptop has a gap between this plastic housing, and the internal metal chasis to which the Kensington lock attaches. The problem with this is that if you tighten the screw too much, it will bend the housing, and when you attach the lock, if you bend it downward it will pop off without using any key or code. This has a solution! The only thing you have to do is tighten the screw only till it makes resistance, and no more. trust me, it will not come off. As long as you don't tighten the screw too much, this lock will not snap off when bent as other reviewers had mentioned. And even when it does snap off, this is a fault on behalf of the laptops manufactured for not following Kensingtons guidelines, not the locks fault. I just can't express how much I love this product. Being a student, it's great to be able to leave my laptop while I leave for lunch in the middle of a busy library knowing that it will be there when you come back. But first, since this is a lock lets talk about security. I had an old laptop with a Kensington Lock port, so I decided to give this a try. I installed it, and pulled on the lock, bended it, and did everything I possibly could, and there was no way I could break the lock and make it separate. And I'm not a small guy (yesterday I broke my personal bench press record at 300lbs, so you get the idea). There is virtually nothing you can do in a quite library to break the lock without alerting anyone else in the process. Give me a hammer and sure, it's gone, but I would expect the laptop to break before the lock (the internal part which houses the Kensington port). So yes, the lock is very secure. And what about the cable? it is definitely very high quality. Just about as thick as practical for it's intended use. Any thicker and you wouldn't bother to use it because of the inconvenience. Any thinner and I wouldn't trust it. And like all cables, it can be cut, but you would definitely need a very high quality cable cutter to do so, so I would only fear the professional and very determined criminal. And if that were the case, you would be losing your laptop in any case. But in any cafe or library, the most likely scenario is that he would look for someone else to rob, period. So in conclusion, I love it, and will probably buy another. There is no reason you should loose your laptop for not using something as convenient as this. Invest in a 25$ lock, and forget about buying another 600$ laptop. If it's been helpful, please give it a yes below if you have a sec. In any case, thanks for reading and have a nice day!

PROS: It seems very sturdy, locks quickly - easy is slipping it on. Don't have to worry about having the correct combination to lock, only to unlock. Comes with a cable tie for easy cable management. NEUTRAL: Thick 5mm braided cable gives me some extra peace of mind, but is also less flexible so there some added hassle to the lock to something. CONS: On one of my laptops the lock doesn't actually lock if the stub is tightened securely and requires regular adjustment. The combination keys are very rigid and small, so they are difficult to turn, especially one at a time; requires some break-in. Once broken in, the keys rotate more freely. Thoughts: The locking mechanism is a stub that is placed into the lock port and secured by tightening a hex screw. On my Clevo W230SS laptop the lock will not properly latch onto the stub if the sub is tightened securely, and even worse if it is too tight, it seems to lock, but if you wiggle it enough the lock will pop right off. When tightening you have to ensure it has ample wiggle room when screwing in the stub, but when it does have wiggle room, it will gradually get more loose over time to the point where the stub will fall out. It has to be tightened about once a week and is tightened by a 1.5 Hex key, but I've also used T6 Torx screwdriver. It wouldn't be so bad if it was a size 0 Phillips head since the screw isn't accessible when the lock is in place, and Phillips is way more common. The key that comes with the lock is very small and very easy to misplace. Fortunately, as a geek, I carry a screwdriver with me at all times, and have hex and Torx bits in addition to the standard Phillips and flat head bits, so finding something to tighten the screw isn't as much of a hassle for me, but it something to consider if you don't already have such a screwdriver. However, I recently got a Lenovo X220, which has a perfectly rigid metal chassis, and the nub fits snugly and securely, unlike my W230SS. You really have to make sure your laptop is built well and has a perfectly flat and rigid surface where the lock hole is. The locking mechanism being as picky as it is is a gross oversight, especially at this price range - I expect a lock to be able to just work, especially when I can get one that is universal for half the price; hit or miss is utterly unacceptable for a nearly $30 lock. However the lock seems very secure, and when paired with the right laptop, is very convenient to lock. If that experience was universal, this would be a perfect 5-Star lock, but it is hit or miss, and if you're less fortunate you might be required to put up with regular adjustments and risk the nub falling out, or the lock not fully latching to the nub. Overall, I prefer another lock that I got for $10 less on Amazon to protect my much more valuable gaming laptop which makes me that much more disappointed by this particular lock. However, I feel 100% confident with this lock on my X220. When it works, the experience and confidence it inspires is great, but the hit n miss nature of this lock makes it disappointing, much more so considering the name and price it commands.

Purchased this for my son at college. Worked only for three weeks and now will not release. Laptop is locked to his desk and he cannot use it for class. Called Kensington Customer Support. The first person suggested to lubricate the combination wheels with WD40. Then they insisted he accidentally reset the combination which is impossible unless you intend to reset it. Second person said they would send a new lock if we hired a bonded locksmith to remove the lock. I asked if they would pay for the locksmith. He couldn't answer this until he spoke with his supervisor. From reading a previous review I don't expect much so I will bring my Dremel and cut the cable then try pliers to remove the lock from the laptop and WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER KENSINGTON PRODUCT AGAIN! If I could have given this a rating of ZERO stars I would have. UPDATE - Finally heard back from Kensington Technical Customer Support. They "admitted" the tumblers can become jammed if turned too many times and the keyed lock is much more reliable. They offered to reimburse us up to $80 to have a locksmith remove it from my son's laptop, however, by that time he had removed it himself by taking a pair of pliers and squeezing the release button. As these locks can be removed so quickly and easily with readily available tools, it gives the uninformed a false sense of security. One should understand the true function of these locks act as a deterrent as the potential thief will go after the laptop that has no security.

bought this to lightly secure my laptop at the library. product seems fine - clicks when lock, the 4 number combo wheel is easy to set and easy to turn, the click safe anchor that you install into the security slot on your laptop installs relatively easily after a few minutes of figuring out the pictogram instructions and seems secure enough once installs.. and doesn't dent the macbook's aluminum shell. you install the laptop anchor to the laptop with a small included allen key by inserting the anchor and tightening down the little hex head screw in the middle of the anchor (which is covered by the click safe lock when you lock up). one star off however for the fact that after opening the box and installing the anchor i cannot *uninstall* the anchor because the hex head screw is a bit stripped from just tightening it down once with their included allen key. now i have a stubby anchor that i cannot take off. ok for now, i guess, but if i ever have to take it off i will need to drill out the hex or slot it out so i can use a screwdriver. who knows, that may be such a pita that maybe it deserves even less stars.

This lock has a neat design: there's a little silver "button" that screws into your laptop and stays there permanently. The lock snaps onto this button and won't let go without a combination. It saves you a little bit of swearing at the lock as you struggle to get it into the correct orientation to remove it. Unfortunately, I'm swearing at this lock for other reasons: namely, if you jiggle it correctly, the lock will let go of the button without a correct combination! If you have one of these, try pushing the button as far as it will go (not far, but it does move the mechanism a little) and then twisting it away from the computer. If it's like mine, it will pop right off. Other than this minor (ha!) extra "feature," the lock is nice. In light of the extra feature, however, I'll be returning this lock, as its only use is to deter potential thieves with looks alone. EDIT: After fiddling with this lock for a couple more days, it seems that it works about 2/3 of the time. That is, I'll only be leaving my computer unsecured one out of every three times I lock it up. This is still completely unacceptable.

I have always used Kensington laptop locks and have always been impressed with the quality. Unlike less expensive products, a Kensington lasts forever, never breaks, and in general is easy to use. This time I had a little difficulty figuring out how to attach the lock post to the computer lock slot, but once installed it worked fine. And no more keys to lose! 1 Year Update DO NOT BUY! Read all the 1 star reviews. I wish I had. Attached to my laptop for one year. I now have to remove and it WILL NOT UNLOCK!!! I KNOW the code is correct, it is one I always use. Entered it correctly the first time. NO luck! I could pay a locksmith but not worth it. I could cut the table and be stuck with a lock sticking out. All I can say is thanks a lot Kensington --- NOT!

This was not compatible with hp ProBook 640. Wish it was.

Hands down the best laptop lock out there. Quick release, quick connect is where it's at. This unit works well and flawlessly. The attachment nub that remains in the computer is very unobtrusive and fits easily into your laptop case. Combination lock means you never misplace the key. The cable is stronger than most although it won't resist bolt cutters very well. You can lock your laptop in about 2 seconds. You can unlock your laptop as fast as you can dial the combination. Get two of them. Leave one cable at the desk you use most often, and take one cable with you all the time. Great for college students. -------------- Updated 2018-02-11 I still love this unit. My recommendations have not changed.