Product Description

Finally a computer security solution with nothing to lose! Everyday nearly 1, 000 notebooks are stolen - protect your notebook and valuable data with the Defcon CL. The Targus Defcon Cable Lock (CL) is 2 meters of cut-resistant, galvanized steel cable that loops around any secure object and easily attaches to your computer's lock slot. The Defcon CL features a user-settable combination lock with up to 10, 000 possible settings. The Defcon CL is the first computer security product to offer the benefits and convenience of a keyless solution.

Product Details

• Brand: Targus
• Model: PA410U
• Format: CD
• Dimensions: 8.00" h x 3.00" w x 6.00" l, 3.00 pounds

Features

• Product Type - Cable Lock
• Cable Length - 6.5 ft
• Cable Material - Galvanized steel
• Up to 10,000 user-settable combinations
• Locking Device - Up to 10,000 user-settable combinations

Amazon.com Product Description
With up to 10,000 user-settable combinations, the DEFCON Cable Lock is the first notebook security product to offer the benefits and convenience of a keyless solution. The Targus DEFCON CL uses 6.5 feet (2 meters) of cut-resistant, galvanized steel cable to attach your notebook computer to any secure object. Simply loop the lock around a desk or chair, then insert the DEFCON CL into your notebook's lock slot and set the combination. The included security base plate provides another convenient way to lock down a notebook or desktop computer equipped with a security lock slot.

From the Manufacturer
This Targus laptop security product finally provides a computer security solution with nothing to lose. Everyday nearly 1,000 laptop computers are stolen - protect your laptop computer and its valuable data with this affordable laptop 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 laptop computer's lock slot. Our DEFCON CL features a user-settable combination lock with up to 10,000 possible settings. The DEFCON CL is the first laptop computer security product to offer the benefits and convenience of a keyless security solution.

Customer Reviews

horrible! got stuck with correct combo
Do not get this, it got stuck in my new macbook pro...and the combination was correct! Would not come out. Look elsewear.

There is a newer model than the one in the photo: It's Great!
I travel with my notebook in my backpack. I have had three of these things. You have to read the instructions to set the combination correctly!
They all have worked well and they NEVER have changed the combination on me spontaneously!
The newer model has the same features but uses AAA bats and not a 9V which the old one used. It is thiner than the old model also. I like the blinking red light when ever I arm it. I run the cable through my zipper on my backpack and leave in strapped to the desk or chair in my hotel room. It creates a shrill LOUD alarm (if you set it for this feature) when the unit is moved. There are two sensitivities. You can set it to only alarm if the cable is cut. Yes you can cut the cable with a good set of wire cutters...so it would not stop anyone determined to take your notebook from you and had strong intentions to do so. It will stop someone from just grabbing it and trying to run.
I also really like the little gadget in the photo...(lower right hand corner of photo) it fits into the security hole of my notebook very snugly. The cable of the Defcon can go through the hole of this gadget and you can just lay it next to your notebook and it will start to "scream" as soon as the notebook is moved (it does give you a ~15 second warning before "screaming" with a loud CHIRP sound, so you can disarm it. Go to Targus website and check it out. I don't work for them. I do believe they sell a quality little alarm. It is not Fort Knox, it is a lot better than nothing. Blinking light and siren deters the common dumb criminal (not on drugs or really crazy)from taking your computer. It's should be just one of a series of methods you have to secure your notebook, not the only one.
It's nice for travel. You can even hang the thing on a door knob and know if someone opens the door. It's a motion alarm with a blinking red light. The number of blinks tells you how it is armed. I recommend it.

Mixed UP Reviews - Try This.
Not one single review here is about the actual item for sale. When I clicked on the product reviews for this item. The item is the Targus PA460U DEFCON Authenticator - Black [Electronics] Which in fact has nothing to do with combination locks, cable locks, Or for that matter any kind of locking device other than a programed security device which locks down your computer so no one can enter your files without you being present. Unless of course they have the same finger print as you. It can also work for more than on computer at a time if for save you have two linked together in your network and prefer you children (example) or whomever to have acess to your computer when you are not present. All I can say is that mine works great and I very happy I have one.