Laptop Locks

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<p>I was shopping for laptop locks and was wondering what the "top of the line" laptop locks will be. I don't plan on doing anything stupid like leaving it unattended or leaving my dorm room open, however I cannot control what my roomate may or may not do.</p>

<p>Would anyone be able to suggest a VERY strong and VERY reliable laptop lock? Since it is protection, I'm not looking too hard at the price. I would like one strong enough that it would require a literal motorized saw or similar to cut. I have also seen reviews on locks such as Targus</a> - 6.5' Defcon CL Laptop Cable Lock - PA410U which will eventually fail to unlock with the correct code. I do not want a thin/cheap/stuck/unable to be opened lock for my laptop. The above example is what I DO NOT want. </p>

<p>In your suggestion, I'd also appreciate whether you believe a key laptop lock or a padlock-type laptop lock would be better for me. I am not sure if all padlocks have the eventual problem of not unlocking or just that particular one I linked.</p>

<p>Related: If the laptop has a slot for a kensington lock, I can still use other brands in it just as effectively, right?</p>

<p>Thank you very much for your advice!</p>

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<p>Newegg search: [Newegg.com</a> - PCs & Laptops,Laptop Accessories,Laptop Accessories,Security Module](<a href=“Are you a human?”>Are you a human?)</p>

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<p>Do you suggest a key lock or a padlock type?</p>

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<p>You mean key lock or combination lock? It comes down to more so your personal preference, though it is possible to get extremely unlucky with a combination lock.</p>

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<p>The best solution is a social one: talk to your roommate and convince him that it’d be mutually beneficial (for both of you) that you lock the room when away, etc.</p>

<p>I usually brought my laptop with me and never had an issue. If I preferred to leave it in the dorm room, it’s doubly hidden (eg. in a drawer under stack of papers, or under my bed surrounded by clothes).</p>

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<p>Laptop kensington lock + Bitlocker or Truecrypt = Nobody can access your laptop :smiley: I’m doing that, don’t want anyone messing with my laptop.</p>