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Model:
PA417UCCL
SKU:
8848378
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Customer reviews

Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 422 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

  • Ease of Use

    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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90%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers find value in the DEFCON Coiled Cable Security Lock for its security features, ease of use, portability, and affordable price. Many customers appreciate the convenience of the combination lock for quick unlocking. However, some customers have concerns about the thickness of the cable and its compatibility with certain laptops.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great lock

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great lock for computers, just wished I had more guidance on it working for the Lenovo or not. So had to return it and will get another lock.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Took back

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It says that it would work with my laptop....didn't fit, took back...hopefully it will make someone else happier one day.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Didn’t work

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought for Dell Laptops and won’t fit. New Dells have smaller slot. Salesman at Best Buy said these would work.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Cable length

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Coiled cable is to short!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Coiled cable is to short and hard to manage. The locking mechanism works great! I'm submitting 3 stars because of the coil.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does it's job nicely

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this cable to secure a kiosk placed at a stadium to protect it from rowdy sports fans. It was easy to set the combination and place it in position. If it keeps a kiosk in place, I guess it'll work for a laptop as well!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    solid lock

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    lock is decent and cable seems strong enough to deter the amatuer thief from just walking by and trying to swipe it from a library table. However i still wouldnt leave the laptop unattended nor be more than a few feet away.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Targus - DEFCON Coiled Cable Security Lock

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Well designed - Works like a charm! Cable appears to be "Aircraft Grade" with durable vinyl coating. Enjoy the "Re-Settable" combination - easy to change, just use a dime or a screwdriver.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Laptop Lock

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is a good way to keep folks honest and not have to take your laptop to the bathroom with you when you're working from a public place.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best feature is the coiled cable

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really was impressed by the quality of this locking cable. From the setting of the combination to tidiness of the coiled cable, this is by far the best cable lock I have purchased.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Keep the honest people honest

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great little locks that you can change the combo to whatever you want. These locks are not Fort Knox or anything but will help to keep the honest people honest!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Cable length

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good for travel

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Product works good for travel only. Too short for normal use or long areas to secure to.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Lock it up

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good item to use when traveling or in the office. The coiled cable can be a chore at times.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Security

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good security laptop

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Is very good and powerful for security my laptop en any were

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for Chromebooks

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For some reason the Chromebooks we switched to have a shallower connection for laptop locks. The kensington ones we had would not work. These Targus ones fit perfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Cable length

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    A Decent Lock, but the Coil is a Problem.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    While it is advertised that the cable can stretch to 6', the cable constantly pulls back into the original coil (which is very short). A MacBook Pro was not heavy enough to be kept from being dragged across the table where the lock was tied down. Good as a travel lock, not as a stationary lock.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A hacker will always get into your computer with time. Don't give them more by allowing your laptop to be picked, social engineering is still in hacker 101.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Security

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Does the job

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed this to lock up my work computer at home and it does the job.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Did not fit dell laptop

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Did not fit in the space for Dell Inspiron laptop.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Actually Fits

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had other cable locks but they didn’t fit my new laptop. This one fits perfectly and I really like the flexible cable better.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    This lock does not work on Apple laptops

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was told this lock would work on Apple laptops, but it did not.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend