Customer Reviews:
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 easy to use September 3, 2010
runnerman1830
this lock is very easy to use. the only downside i see to it is that it is coiled. its a little bit of a pain if you dont have something right next to it to lock it to, but it works very well. easy to change combo, easy to remove. i recommend this product
 Ridiculous Placement of Reset Tool August 31, 2010
BJ1313
It's obvious that the IT Security and Risk Management folks in Kensington don't use their own product.
If they did, they'd realize that the Reset Tool (the funny U-shaped 2-pronged thingy) is right on the loop, where ANYONE can use it to undo your combination lock!
Not the best choice for College Students August 30, 2010
Hayden Miles
I recently bought this laptop lock to use in my dorm room. The lock is made well but the coiled cord is not very long. If you try to use it while sitting on a bad or desk its okay, but not easy to move around. Most people move their laptop from place to place so I suggest getting a cord that isn't coiled and thus has a longer reach. However, its all preference.
However, If you want to move the lock from place to place(i.e Starbucks) it is small and compact. I would say the lock is designed well and secure. If you're looking for a budget friendly purchase, it might be good for you. Otherwise I suggest getting a lock with a straight cable.
read these set up instructions August 26, 2010
Richard (New Hampshire)
This lock works, but the directions are completely useless. A previous reviewer posted an excellent set of step by step instructions. I am reposting them here for your convenience:
As previous reviews have noted, the instructions on this thing look like they were written by a 2 year old. Here is how to set this lock:
1. Set the lock to all 0's
2. Insert the metal key into the bottom of the lock, with the 2 yellow dots.
3. Twist the metal key until the 2 yellow dots line up, creating a yellow line.
4. Scramble to your new code
5. CAUTION: MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT MOVE THE COMBO AT ALL DURING THIS STEP. It is very easy to accidentally move the combo a number or 2 during this step, and it will ruin your lock for good (if you do not remember the missed-entered combo. Now, twist the metal key back to its original position, breaking the yellow line back into 2 yellow dots. You are now done.
To LOCK the product into a device:
1. Tie the lock around something, anything, using the loop.
2. Set the lock to the correct code.
3. Insert the lock into the device, and then turn 90 degrees. If don't properly, the lock will not come out of the device, BUT YOU ARE NOT DONE.
4. While pushing the button on the end of the lock, scramble the lock to an incorrect code. This should lock the lock in place, and prevent it from spinning in the device. Double check with a few tugs that the device is secure.
To UNLOCK:
1. Re-enter correct code
2. Push button
3. Turn 90 degrees
4. Remove from device.
 Feels solid, not difficult to use August 20, 2010
A. Newhouse (CNY, USA)
Overall, I would say this lock is exactly what it claims to be. It offers a moderate level of security in a small package - it will keep someone from walking off with your laptop, and it's easy to carry with you. It feels solid and well-made, but it is a compact item that's lightweight and compact, and as such, it could be defeated with fairly basic tools. So if someone's really motivated, it wouldn't be TOO hard to break/cut/disable the lock, but it's FAR better than no lock at all.
Other reviews have addressed the (lack of) clarity in the instruction manual, and someone even posted very clear instructions for how to set your own combination. I wanted to see how bad the instructions really were, so I intentionally didn't look at the clear instructions in the other review, and just followed the instructions in the manual. I had no problems at all setting my own combination - you do need to pay careful attention to the diagrams (including position of the spring-loaded button, and the "tool" that's attached to the loop). But if you're careful and follow step by step, it's really not difficult.
My only minor gripe is that the coiled cord is a little difficult to work with. It is coiled fairly tightly, so it can actually pull on your laptop if it's stretched out, and it can get tangled on itself. However, the coiling does make the whole thing very compact when not in use, and there is a non-coiled version available (albeit currently at a $15 price premium), so the "complaint" against coiling is really not valid - it was my choice to buy the coiled one.
If you're looking for some basic and easy-to-carry laptop security, I highly recommend this lock. It's an especially good value with the current $10 rebate.
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