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Old 02-05-2007, 07:00 AM
Al Dykes
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Re: Buying a new laptop for college

In article <45c6a70f$0$16980$4c368faf@roadrunner.com>,
Barry Watzman <WatzmanNOSPAM@neo.rr.com> wrote:
>Surprisingly, it turns out that it's easy to pick, also, with just a
>soda straw.
>


Old models, yes, and I expect that any new lock is pickable by
*somebody*. I think the've changed the lock to make it harder.

The cable lock is to allow you to turn aroun for a moment and not to
worry about the laptop suddenly growing feet.

NOTE: If you get the keyed version, make sure you write down the key
number so you can order replacement keys.



>
>SMS wrote:
>> Al Dykes wrote:
>>
>>> Remember to buy a kennsington-type cable lock the day you buy the laptop.

>>
>> At least it may stop the casual thief, but it really is easy to cut that
>> cable.



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