computer lock...

[SnowSurfer]

does anyone know of somewhere online that sells good computer locks so i can lock the computer tower, lcd, and my laptop to my desk?

i looked at staples but the ones they had their looked like a 5 yearold kid could break them.

newegg didnt seem to have anything.

hope someone can point me in the right direction :) thanks :)

[Hoser]

Where is the desk located? Wouldn't it be easier to secure the room that they're in?

[SnowSurfer]

its in a dorm room with me and another person :( just trying to take every measure possible :)

[Bires]

There's spendy:
http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=PA410U
http://www.masterlock.com/promos/python/8413python_lock.shtml

And what I use in my classroom to secure the $2000 analytical/digital balances and my lab computers:
http://www.cynmar.com/product_info.php?products_id=5181
(I drill 3/8" holes into the chassis for the computers)

Hope that helps.

[SnowSurfer]

bires for the one you drill holes for do you wrap it around like the desk leg or something?

[Bires]

bires for the one you drill holes for do you wrap it around like the desk leg or something?

Actually, I usually use a hinge or if nothing is available, I drill holes into my desks/tables and put 1" screw eyes in.

[brainsmile]

don't wrap it around a leg :rolleyes:

[SnowSurfer]

lol should i like...drill a hole in the desk? :) is the kensington lock the best or is the targus better?

[DarkFury]

Is it possible that you can just buy a "lockable desk"? :shrug:

[SnowSurfer]

Is it possible that you can just buy a "lockable desk"? :shrug:

they dont allow safes or anything or i would just buy one and put the laptop in there when i leave :(

[SnowSurfer]

bump..for does anyone know the cheapest place to order from?

[mcs328]

http://www.tryten.com/products/Wcf7bcf83bf765.htm is something I trust more than a lock and cable system. $$$

[SnowSurfer]

wow mcs that thing is nice, so that will work on any tower right?

[mcs328]

If you look at the page they say how big of a tower it can accomodate

Adjustable sizes include:
Height: 13" to 24.75"
Width: 6.5" to 9.85"
Depth: 8.25" to 21.50"

And there's a paragraph that says you can remove it without leaving a mess on the surface of the desk. So somehow thieves can't pry it off the desk but I'm guessing you can when you properly unlock the computer and remove it and then do some unlocking magic that you can get to inside the cavity.

[SnowSurfer]

i wonder where i can order it, there is no like order thing on their website..

[DarkFury]

i wonder where i can order it, there is no like order thing on their website..
There is a "request a quote" button on that website...

However the minimum order is $250. I don't think this site sells their products to normal retail outlets... however you might want to just send them an e-mail to ask them where you can order it.

[SnowSurfer]

yeah i sent them an email ill let you guys know

[SnowSurfer]

i cant seem to find any companies that have the same type of lock thingy :(

[SnowSurfer]

ok the tryten thing is 199 dollars...any other suggestions for a desktop so people cant open the damn thing up and just take everything out of it?

[Bires]

Drill!

Drill a hole in the back, and side wall of the case and then put a screw eye in your desk/wall and use a cable lock.


Many better manufacturers (Antec) makes cases with key locks on the doors, if you are concerned about ppl getting into your 'puter.

[SnowSurfer]

lol i actually have an antec slk 3000b bu there is no lock :(