Affordable Notebook Lock -- Belkin f8e550-cmk notebook security lock, master keyed usage

Whether for a company or just because you live in a populated environment (college perhaps?), there can be a need to want to lock down a notebook computer to thwart, and stop, potential thieves.

This Belkin lock, which a weird name to accompany it, uses cables and a padlock to secure your computer. No combinations. The cable is 6 feet long and made up of steel for a strong protection.

Will it stop thieves?

It depends on how determined the thief is, and how much time the thief has. Since it uses the nottebook security lock, and notebooks have plastic shells, this is of course not a 100% secure way. A thief with ample determination and time could remove the plastic casing of the computer, thus being able to unhook the lock, and then put the casing back. Assuming the thief has enough computer knowledge to realize this of course.

However, for most people, this lock will work just fine. Unless you plan on leaving your notebook in an open place with no supervision for several hours, the Belkin lock will do wonders.

What's this about a Master Key?

Yes, there's a master key for this lock. The master key will not come with a purchase from Amazon, only from a direct purchase from Belkin. This is probably done to deter thieves from purchasing a master key.

Who should get this lock?

Anyone who likes an affordable lock with key will benefit from this Belkin lock. People who tend to lose keys, however, should invest in a combination lock.

Are combination locks better than key locks?

Unless you lose your keys often, no. Some combination locks are easy to crack, may reset themselves accidentally, and may require either pinpoint precision, or not require much precision at all. Kensington tends to offer pretty reliable combination locks.