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"Kensington Laptop Locks Not So Secure"

post #1 of 8
8/15/04 at 1:07am
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I know this has been posted in the Sager forums, but since I have a 9100 on the way and was seriously considering the Kensington lock mentioned in this article I thought I'd let the rest of you 9100/XPS owners know about this report i saw on slashdot: Kensington laptop locks not so secure

According to the report a security group that publishes manuals on lock picking (and other methods of bypassing security measures) was able to pick the lock in about 30 seconds with nothing more than a Bic pen and a pair of scissors. Since the lock is not obvioiusly opened by force Kensington refuses to pay the $1,500 that is part of their security guarantee. If you currently own or are thinking about purchasing a Kensington lock I seriously recommend that you read the article!!
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post #2 of 8
8/15/04 at 1:15am
Wow...Thanks for the heads up
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post #3 of 8
8/15/04 at 1:23am
I don't understand how these locks work anyways. What do they do? Keep people from opening your laptop, or what?
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post #4 of 8
8/15/04 at 1:34am
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Originally Posted by daNichex6
I don't understand how these locks work anyways. What do they do? Keep people from opening your laptop, or what?
You insert the lock into the slot that Dell has already installed on their notebooks and then wrap the security cord around something to keep your laptop in place I'm assuming... I don't actually have either (9100 or lock) yet but that seems the only logical way to use it... *shrugs*

Anyhooo.... there is absolutely NO way Kensington would actually be able to deny you the $1,500 (as the report claims they will). After reading their guarantee I'm almost 100% positive of this, but I still wouldn't buy the lock anyway because A.) Most of our laptops are worth much more than $1,500 especially considering the fact that they may have essential personal files on them and B.) It's probably a major pain in the *** to go through the routine with them to actually get your money
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post #5 of 8
8/15/04 at 2:18pm
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Originally Posted by Ralph 9100
You insert the lock into the slot that Dell has already installed on their notebooks and then wrap the security cord around something to keep your laptop in place I'm assuming... I don't actually have either (9100 or lock) yet but that seems the only logical way to use it...
You are right Ralph, that is exactly how they are used. On the 9100 there is a little hole in the right front corner of the base on the side. That is the lock hole (pretty dinky huh?). They are pretty good about keeping your pretty little lappy safe, but like me, I am able to disable many locks and security systems (thats what I do for corporations with problems), and these do seem pretty easy.

As far as their $1500 dollar guarantee, well when the first person SUES them for designing a ineffective SECURITY device who's SECURITY measures are EASILY comprimised. So if they are selling a SECURITY device that is not able to provide SECURITY, they either are guilty of false advertising, or neglect, or many other things...

It would be a hard road, but you would eventually win.

and probably lose money too...
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post #6 of 8
8/16/04 at 3:23am
Well, I'm glad to know that I JUST purchased one for school...Off ebay none the less so I can't return it.
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post #7 of 8
8/16/04 at 4:06am
lol
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post #8 of 8
8/16/04 at 5:20am
HAHA after reading that article on security.org I just picked my targus defcon lock.
http://www.security.org/dial-90/sl-new.htm
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