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Targus DEFCONTM CL Notebook Computer Cable Lock

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8.3" high
2.4" wide
Ease of Use: Combinations also eliminate the need to keep track of keys
Functionality and Design: Loops through a stationary object and connects to the lock slot of a laptop
Material: 6 feet of vinyl coated, coiled, galvanized steel cable

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Nearly 1,000 notebook computers are stolen everyday - protect your notebook computer and its valuable data with this affordable security product - the DEFCON CL. The Targus DEFCON Combo Lock (CL is 6.5 feet of cut-resistant, galvanized steel cable that loops around any secure object and easily attaches to your notebook's lock slot. Our DEFCON CL features a user-settable combination lock with up to 10,000 possible settings.

ASIN: B000031XCM
Product Dimensions: 9 x 2 x 6 inches; 6.2 ounces
Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Origin: Taiwan
California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning
Item model number: PA410U

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CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

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137 of 155 people found the following review helpful

Changing Combos

By Madame Butterfly on March 15, 2006

Color: Grey

I am a student living in a dorm situation and so wanted some basic protection for my lap top computer. I purchased the defcon cl because it was inexpensive, widely availible, and easy to use. Unfortunately, it has one major drawback, occasionally it decides to change the number combinationss which unlock it. I went to the company website and they suggested trying the numbers immediately around the combination and if that failed trying all the number combinations possible (there are 10,000). Several hours, one blister, and 1787 combinations later, I got frustrated and used a jewelers saw to cut through the connection to my computer (this solution took only five minutes). I would not suggest this lock to anyone who lacks the patience to try trial and error experimentation until they reach the correct combination, nor anyone attending a school with a metalsmithing program.

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61 of 67 people found the following review helpful

Combination mysteriously changed

By Sheetal Patel on April 30, 2006

Color: Grey

I had been using the lock for my laptop for the past 4 months without any trouble. All of a sudden, today, as I went to pick up the lock, which had been left untouched in the open position overnight with my combination in it, it decided to change combinations by itself. So it was in the locked position but the combination is still the one I had set. I tried so many combinations 'around' mine but obviously there are so many different possibilites. The fact that I even have to try to think of what combination my lock decided to change itself to today makes this a lock I can't rely on!

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71 of 81 people found the following review helpful

Lock changes combination by itself - Do not buy

By LGI on September 2, 2006

Color: Grey

I have been using this lock for a few months without changing the combination. Suddenly I could no longer open it as it appears that the lock has changed its combination by itself.

I called engineering in the hotel I was staying in to help me. It took them less than a minute to cut the cable with ordinary pliers.

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21 of 24 people found the following review helpful

Not For Apple ibook

By J. Katz on September 8, 2005

Color: Grey

DO NOT BUY IF YOU HAVE AN iBOOK!! It slides in easily, but it is almost impossible to get out. I had to call their support line and they told me to apply pressure in the upper left corner (lower right corner if the lock is upside down). Even after doing that, it took me 10 minutes before I finally got it out. When I called, the guy asked me if I had an ibook before anything else. He then told me that they are tight in the ibooks and people have trouble getting them out. It is not worth the struggle if you have an ibook. I highly do not recommend this product for apple ibooks.

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful

Don't Buy "d

By BIG JIM on January 6, 2008

Color: Grey

on Jan.6,2008 I bought my son a "Defcon CL" combo cable lock. I brought it home ,picked a combination and tried it 3 times and it worked all 3 times!! I then went and put it on my son's computer and guess what? I can't get it off. I guess it changed the combination on it's own. WONDERFUL!!!!
I then read all the wonderful reviews about this lock. I hope there are people who will read this before they buy.

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful

Have an iBook? Don't buy this lock!

By Khan on October 18, 2006

Color: Grey

I posted a review two weeks ago, but it hasn't appeared, so I'm trying again...I bought this lock two years ago. It has always been difficult to remove. (Note: despite what some other reviewers seem to think, it does NOT have a motion detector - that's a different lock.) Recently, the lock decided to remain firmly inside my iBook, despite my efforts to remove it. After a fruitless call to Targus's customer support, I finally got it out. That took over 30 minutes of struggle. My next step was going to be purchasing a hack saw. Apparently, the Targus lock is not a good fit for iBooks. I'm going to send mine back and demand compensation. If you own an iBook, I strongly suggest you buy a lock made by someone other than Targus.

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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful

Never trust this product.

By Rebecca Cho on November 18, 2006

Color: Grey

I bought this product less than a year ago. 2 days ago, I locked my laptop and tried to unlock it. But I couldn't. It was somehow messed up and the combination did not work. I HAD TO CUT IT!!! I don't know how it got messed up but I'm sure that it was not study enough to last long.

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37 of 50 people found the following review helpful

Sturdy and User-Friendly Notebook Lock; Highly Recommend

By DragonsAreForever on August 31, 2005

Color: Grey Verified Purchase

Please note that this review is for: "Targus PA410U DEFCON CL Notebook Computer Cable Lock." It is a four-digit combination cable lock and does not use a key or have an alarm (as some of the other reviews seem to suggest).

Great Aspects:

This Targus Notebook Lock does its job well and is relatively small and light. There are 10,000 possible combinations and an "anchor plate" is included to create a "secure object" if you are usually using your computer in an area without such stable objects. The 6' cable itself is pretty strong and would take quite some time to cut. The lock can swivel/pivot when locked into a notebook, making it easier to move the notebook and keeping the cable from getting entangled with itself or other things. Re-setting the combination is simple and the lock is very easy to install.

Downside:

Obviously, really determined thieves are going to be able to work thier way around the lock, either by destroying the computer's casing on the side the lock is attached (particularly for plastic-sided notebooks), guessing the combination, destroying the secure object, or cutting through the cable. Provided, most of these actions will take some time (and probably make considerable noise) but the lock is a deterent to theft, not an invincible bastion of security. Use a little common sense with your laptop and don't feel that the lock will save your computer from everything. The price of this lock isn't particularly cheap but it's probably worth the price.

Summary:

This notebook lock should satisfy the security needs of almost all notebook users. The price isn't excellent but, then again, it's also a very good lock and most people probably wouldn't mind paying a few extra bucks for a lock that will actually work well. This is about as good as it gets for general notebook locks.

Highly Recommend.

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Five Stars

THANKS

Published 1 day ago by william

One Star

Randomly reset and now my computer is hostage until I find bolt cutters

Published 12 days ago by rebekah richardson

it wasn't easy to saw off

Only flaw is it will not unlock after ~4 months with minimal use and I am nearly certain that I did not just forget the code. Read more

Published 1 month ago by mushy

No issues

Works great!

Published 1 month ago by cgia

Good luck,if you believe that this item will help you.

Not that usefull

Published 1 month ago by Jasvinder S Anand

Five Stars

Excellent

Published 2 months ago by DARWIN G. SUAREZ S.

Easy to set and use.

Easy to use. Lives up to its claims for providing good security. Why would anyone want to be without one of these!

Published 7 months ago by DD12065

Four Stars

as expected

Published 9 months ago by JD

One Star

We use this at work. I have no clue what my magical new combination is. Ugh!!!! Don't buy this.

Published 10 months ago by luckymonte

Terrible waste of my money

Do not buy this product if you have a Samsung laptop. The lock does not fit the laptop lock slot correctly. Terrible waste of my money! Read more

Published 11 months ago by Emma Cummings

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