The fact remains, like them or loathe them, security cables do serve a purpose, even if only as a deterrent. Of course, any determined thief will make light work of most cables if they are armed with stealth, surprise and a pair of bolt cutters but, without them, hardware is a target for the snatch-and-grab variety.
Cables may all look the same but, if they were, the only choice would be where to purchase them. Although they do all offer a similar service, they differ in design and allow for personal choice when it comes to the question of keyed or combination locking facilities.
The EasyLock provides several choices, including a Master Key Control for corporate users so that all company laptop cables can be opened as and when required by a company official.
The cable comes in a six-foot black vinyl coated steel construction, three-sixteenths of an inch in diameter. Looped at one end it can be secured to any suitable solid object at the click of a button.
As with most cables, it uses the universal security slot found on nearly all laptops and many peripherals. It can be neatly stored away courtesy of a small Velcro strap, which means no unruly cable unraveling in the users laptop case while on the move.
Whichever EasyLock you choose, keyed or combination locked, it will perform as a deterrent and slow down any attempt to dislodge it at speed.
It has a simple but effective design, and it is also light weight and practical.
When using the keyed version, the keys are small and can be attached to any key-ring, making life that little bit easier. For those who prefer the combination lock, a good memory is needed as writing it down is never a good idea.
The lock seems sturdy enough and is made of steel with a rubber buffer secured to the area that comes into contact with the laptop to prevent scuffing and provide a snug fit.
Fitting only requires depression of the lock button; release the key or combination. However, the cable itself can be cut with a light duty implement, so its use is primarily as a good deterrent.
For:
A lightweight and easy to use cable system with different flavors of locking available.
Against:
Failed to deliver on the cable cutting test and could use a bit more gusto.
Verdict:
Provided an easy to use, simple to store and carry cable device that would serve as a good deterrent to the snatch-and-grab thief.
