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Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars with 21 reviews

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76%would recommend to a friend
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A good purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good quality and very easy to use. It is a much better design than the old model, can fit most laptops.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Targus Defcon Ultimate Universal lock

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice deterrent. It is very easy to use. Cord is a nice length for my needs.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice inexpensive cable for some security of laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this lock cable for an old laptop that i had stored away for a few years and decided i would dust it off and put it to use with a Windows OS upgrade. Its great for older laptops. Just a preventive measure only. Nice to have in an office, and to attach to something very stable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not an improvement over the ASP86RGL

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I prefer the older ASP86RGL, where you picked the appropriate fitting for your locking slot. The push button was easier to operate than the wheel, and the numbers were easier to read.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Just the ticket for securing laptop when traveling

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use and very versatile cable lock. I was in a cabin with some extra bunk beds and was able to loop the cable around the safety bar on the top bunk and connect to the laptop on the bottom mattress. Never used one before and instructions were fairly easy to understand for setting combination.

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

    Second to none

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the price subsidy, the color is to die for, and the cabling, couldn’t have done better than a watchmaker if I were one myself. xx

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

    Perfect for me

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was exactly what I was looking for. When I first started searching I didn't know that I needed different sized locks but now that I know, I can use this lock for different size holes on different laptops.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Targus DEFCON Ultimate Combination Cable Lock

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works with three laptops I own or use, each of which has a different type /size locking slot: Dell Latitude D620, Lenovo V15 G2, Dell Latitude 5420.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Laptop lock

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Used to safeguard laptop when traveling. No issues with it so far, easy combo setup.

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

    Great cable locks

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These cable locks are great, and I have come back to purchase more of these.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Safe and secure

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use. Always able to find an anchor within cables reach.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Laptop Lock

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well, but not as useful as I thought it would be.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Targus Team
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      We are sorry that you are not finding the lock useful for your purposes. If you would like to provide more information on wheat type of tool you are looking for we would be happy to assist. You can contact our customer support team at 877-482-7487 Monday thru Friday 10 AM to 7 PM EST. Targus

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Strong and sturdy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The cable works great. I have tried to reset it yet. It’s strong and sturdy.

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

    Computer Safety lock works as designed!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I started using this Computer Safety lock this month (Jan 2023). It works perfectly. Definitely recommend it.

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

    Computer lock

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

    Easy to set the combo and use. I bit cimbersome if you don’t have the combo in the right position to read the numbers.

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

    Me

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice lock so someone can’t steel my computer very easy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Mr.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I could not get the device to work consistently. I'd get it to open up, but was not able to repeat the process successfully. Instructions suggested using a paperclip, but I had to use a small screwdriver to be able to push down and turn. I returned the purchase and would not accept another as a replacement. Complicated directions and easy to screw up. Once that happened, process could not be reversed.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Targus Team
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      We are sorry to hear that this lock did not work out for you. Our customer support team would be happy to suggest other lock options that we have. They can be reached at 877-482-7487 Monday thru Friday 10 AM to 7 PM EST. Targus

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works as advertised

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It does everything it says it would do without a problem. Read the manual.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Waste of time and money

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Doesn’t fit, pretty cheaply made I suggest ordering from temu for $3 instead of the price BestBuy sells it for.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Targus Team
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      If you do not have a lock slot that is a Kensington® Nano, Kensington K-Slot, or the oversized Noble wedge-shaped lock slot. Then no this lock may not have worked for you. It could also have been that you were trying to use it incorrectly. Either way our customer support team would be happy to assist you and learn more. They can be reached at 877-482-7487 Monday thru Friday 10 AM to 7 PM EST. Targus

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the buy.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not worth the forty-five bucks value. Quality is unsatisfactory.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Targus Team
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      We are sorry to hear that the Defcon lock did not meet your expectations. Our customer support team would be happy to help you look for a version that would. They can be reached at 877-482-7487 Monday thru Friday 10 AM to 7 PM EST. Targus

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