Kensington Laptop Locking Station with MicroSaver® 2.
Kensington Laptop Locking Station with MicroSaver® 2.
MicroSaver 2.0 Keyed Laptop Lock
Weight: | 907 g |
Dimensions: | 29.69 x 12.07 x 2.87 cm; 907.18 Grams |
Brand: | Kensington |
Model: | K64453WW |
Colour: | Black |
Batteries Included: | No |
Manufacture: | Kensington |
Dimensions: | 29.69 x 12.07 x 2.87 cm; 907.18 Grams |
Well made and sturdy. Needs a security cable as well (sold separately). Need to be careful not to close the laptop lid once attached as the lugs holding the laptop will damage the screen.
As they make laptops thinner and with no security option this is about the best you can ge
I bought this for my daughter at university. Great peace of mind when she is using the library at uni.
Its a little on the heavy/bulky side – but certainly secure!
This lock feels very sturdy and is adjustable to the size of the laptop. You have to supply your own cable lock!
The lock goes around the back of the screen, I prefer the portability of the cable lock, although it can be bolted to a desk if preferred. It’s small enough to travel with even though it’s heavy so suits my needs perfectly. I am happy it can be used with my laptop even with the plastic shell case, and my laptop sits in an angled laptop stand with the dock locked on as well. Should fit lots of laptops without the Kensington security slot, which my MacBook doesn’t have.
It’s a tad expensive for what it is, but you can’t put a price on your technology and data which is far more inconvenient and expensive to replace, so I am happy to pay for Kensington quality.
This is an effective security device for quick grab and go ops, but an equipped thief will have no issue. Be careful not to damage your sleek device when fitting and using.
Can’t find any product flaws with this Kensington laptop lock. I have responsibility for a number of staff laptops at work and have been using these as an extra secure means of making sure nothing happens to them as has been shockingly commonplace is recent years. Simple to use and quite pleasing to look at also.
Looks and feels well made, and is quick and easy to operate.
I bought this with the cable option.
BTW, not all cable locks are equal; I had an existing cable lock (non-Kensington) from a previous laptop and it would not fit this Kensington locking station.
I do like the safeguarding and security features of this but for me, I found it a little weighty and cumbersome when carrying it around….and the laptop didn’t fit into the case I use either.
Good security…no question. I’ll just have to get a new case!
I tried this out on my brothers Macbook and we were both impressed by the quality of the finish. It’s beautifully machined with a surface that matches the macbook. Although it’s not specifically made for any particular product it blends well with the apple design and similar products like the lenovo Yoga tabs.
Fitting is easy enough, although I’m sure apple users may worry about damaging their lovely hardware; no need, it’s not going to leave a mark. It is very strong and when fitted feels like a part of the machine. The downside is the added weight, which is significant (about a kilogram). You can fit different kensington locks to it, which will add another 40 – 60 depending on what you choose. Clearly, this is not a cheap security system.
Overall I would say this is probably the best system available at the moment, which is why you pay an arm and a leg for it. Until other manufacturers start copying Kensingtons designs the price will probably stay where it is. The Apple Tax continues, it seems.
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To clarify, this is basically a bundle product; you get the Locking Station 2 plus the Microsaver 2.0 Lock. These products cost 60 and 40 when bought separately, so there is a significant saving to be had with this bundle.
I tried this out on my brothers Macbook and we were both impressed by the quality of the finish. It’s beautifully machined with a surface that matches the macbook. Although it’s not specifically made for any particular product it blends well with the apple design and similar products like the lenovo Yoga tabs.
Fitting is easy enough, although I’m sure apple users may worry about damaging their lovely hardware; no need, it’s not going to leave a mark. It is very strong and when fitted feels like a part of the machine. The downside is the added weight, which is significant (about a kilogram). The Microsaver 2.0 lock is one of the more popular Kensington designs. It is easy to install and use, with excellent build quality. The only problem is the cable which will take seconds to get through with boltcutters. Anything short of that tool, and you’re safe.
Overall I would say this is probably the best system available for Macbooks at the moment, which is why you are paying such a premium for it.
Kensington is a name I’ve associated with high quality for years! fitting this to a Mac Book or a Mac Book Air is very simple and fits great! It’s a great reassurance to have a little extra security to your beloved bit of Apple kit! And for slimline PC users, I’m sure the same applies! Kensington has done it again!
If you value your valuable equipment from getting stolen and there is a reasonable risk that it will then this is a wise investment, seems expensive but in relation to the equipment it may be protecting it isn’t. The loss of the machine is bad enough the loss of your data with it is even more so with it. This prevents either the theft and also prevents someone opening up the case and stealing the hard drive. Overall easy, elegant and secure solution to help deter theft of your macbook.
It is perfect – just means your precious mac book is safe and secure – without the need to bolt on some security tag. Def worth the money
This is a really good product. I would recommend this to anyone that has to travel a lot or likes to leave there laptop at work overnight. It keeps your laptop extra safe and doesn’t look as bad as you think! This is really easy to fit on to your laptop (wouldn’t buy if your laptop is any older than 3 years, as it’s only compatible with new laptops). It is quite heavy so if your traveling be prepared for a bit of extra weight, but I’d rather a heavy laptop bag, with a safe laptop.
I often work in open office space in town, where there are no cubicles but separate ‘spaces’ that you can loan for your business. As you can imagine, this presents a bit of a heachache when it comes to security.
I would like to think that everyone is decent enough to keep themselves to themselves, but when you own a MacBook Pro that cost an arm and a leg, you want to make sure no one else is going to tootle off with it.
This Kensington lock is a great peace of mind more than anything. It is simple to fit into place on your desk and, importantly, is very very secure.
It’s probably more of a deterrent than anything, but if that’s what it takes then I’m happy with the product.
I discovered after receiving this that although this gives no advice regarding which MacBook models it’s compatible with, some aspects of this locking system don’t fit with certain older models. The MicroSaver 2.0 locking cable doesn’t fit my older MacBook Pro FC374B/A. That’s perhaps not altogether surprising, as this locking system is probably worth as much as, if not more than, my 2010 dinosaur of a laptop – but since I’m hoping to upgrade my MacBook before the end of the financial year, I was quite keen to have a suitable locking system ready.
Fortunately, the locking station can be used with a wider range of laptops, and this does fit on my existing laptop. The locking station is nicely made in an aluminium finish that’s comparable to that of both my old MacBook and my 2018 iMac. The locking station has an adjustable frame that slides around the open laptop screen, and then locks in place using the Microsaver 2.0 locking cable. The cable locking system seems beautifully made. The locks engage well and the keys – two are supplied – turn easily. There is an option to affix the locking station to a table or desk top using a couple of screws (not included). You have the option to register the serial number on your keys with Kensington.
The locking station is quite heavy, and not something I’d particularly want to have to take with me if I didn’t need to.
This is a typically robust Kensington product. It’s made from thick metal, with well-made and tough plastic parts. Two plastic arms – fixed on the left and hinged on the right – fit over the screen of your laptop just above the hinge. It comes with an allen key to loosen the two screws on the back, allowing you to move both arms outwards to snugly hold any width of laptop. The hinged arm is then locked in place with the t-bar of a Kensington lock of your choice (or supplied if you picked that option).
The laptop is loosely held so the screen can be adjusted, but not so loosely that the laptop can be removed or the screws for the arms undone. It still feels a bit rattly though. There are two countersunk holes in the base so you could also fix the device securely to a tabletop, but you will still need a Kensington lock as there is no other way to secure the right arm – I regard this as a small flaw. It’s not possible to close the lid of the laptop, so be prepared to dust regularly or buy a keyboard cover.
Overall this will satisfy many use cases but watch out for fouling of controls or connectors on the rear edge of the base. We are using it to secure a Samsung Chromebook connected to the TV in our rental and are very happy with it.
For reasons best known to themselves, Apple do not provide a security cable slot in their MacBook Pro, leaving me with an expensive headache – how to prevent my 15″ notebook being stolen in a snatch and grab attack whilst I’m out. It’s an increasingly common occurrence, and an easy two thousand pound payday for criminals. This locking station provides a secure and elegant (if heavy) answer.
Built from solid brushed aluminium, it’s a perfect visual match for a MacBook and looks very elegant. Most importantly it’s well engineered and strong, as you’d expect from market leaders Kensington, who were the original pioneers of physical computer security solutions. Two arms extend around the base of your screen and lock into place with the assistance of a standard T-ended locking computer cable. These are sold separately (you may already own one) and can be picked up very cheaply, but I highly recommend using the one I have – a Kensington ClickSafe. It’s very secure, very reliable, and very quick to attach and detach.
Alternatively to a cable, the entire station can be screwed to a desk using the pre-drilled holes on the base plate. They are covered when your notebook is locked inside, making detachment impossible. This would be the ideal solution for any business who want a professional looking and secure installation at front of house, or a reception desk. If you’re worried about domestic burglary it would be worth bolting to your desk at home. Using the cable would be best on the move, when you’re working in a coffee shop for example, or using the increasingly common hot desk, open office space. No security device will ever stop a really determined thief, but they would be seriously delayed and probably wreck your computer in the effort, making it very likely they wouldn’t bother wasting time and risking detection. Most crime is opportunistic after all, and takes advantage of people who leave their goods unattended or un secured. I definitely feel more relaxed taking my Pro out and about when I have the ability to physically secure it from theft. So these are a good investment and I’m happy to recommend them.
Perfect for us occasional road warriors who use hot desks or drop-ins like Regus on a regular basis.
It is a perfect fit for my Macbook Air and the locking station doesn’t take up too much extra room or weight in my bag.
You need to add your locking cable which bumps the cost up, and another thing to remember.
I think this is completely worth having, especially as the extra effort in security means that you’re laptop that you could have paid up to 1k for won’t get stolen in an instant. Ive seen and heard of a few go missing from university libraries, and once it’s gone, it’s gone.
It comes with the kevlar lock which is similar to a bike lock, except you thread it through and round a table leg or solid structure and plug the end in to the laptop locking station. A bit faffy, but again, what price do you pay when the laptop has gone. I also find it means you can leave your laptop open and running while you go to the toilet, without fear of theft. It’s good for the little things.
These probably are more useful for an open office, so the locking stations themselves stay in one fixed place with the ability to put your laptop in it as and when – or even if you’re in student accommodation, leave it in your room so you can lock in your laptop if you go out.
This only works on thin laptops as the arms don’t reach round anything thicker, and MacBooks that are 2015 onwards. I’ve got an older 2013 one and it’s too thick. The arms also do extend out but they get weaker the more extended they are; considering the whole rest of the thing is a nice slid brushed metal, the arms are a strong plastic that could be broken with enough intent and time and tools, so it’s not completely failsafe, but it’s a valid deterrent.
This is up to the high standard of other Kensington products and should be suitable for most laptops lacking security slots (can’t understand why some laptops, including my Yoga 920, come without them – grrr!).
It’s easy to adjust and use. If you only need it in a single location, countersunk holes allow you to screw it down. If you need to be able to move it (or just don’t want holes in your desk!), you’ll need to pair it with a cable lock. You may well already have a suitable cable lock, so to me it makes sense not to include one in the box. Note the weight, around 1kg, and that’s without a cable lock — you wouldn’t want to carry it unless you knew you knew you were going to need it.
The ‘locking station’ is a quality product and does its job well but, at the current 60, won’t be for everyone.
Working away from home on a laptop is always a hazard as there is a risk that a light fingered thief could make off with your precious MacBook Pro. Even if the device is fully backed up to a hard disk and via the Cloud and insured, it is still aggravation you could do without.
Kensington have been making laptop locking systems for about as long as there have been laptops. The current generation of MacBooks is too slim to incorporate a Kensington locking device. This locking station addresses the issue by using a docking station approach. This is a very solidly built piece of kit. Together with the Microsaver cable, they weigh in at 1030 g, over half the weight of my MacBook Pro 15″ and heavier than a MacBook!
The ideal way to fix the base unit would be screwing it into the desk! However, this is rarely possible in either a work or a temporary environment so they don’t even supply screws. Instead, the system relies upon a steel wire lasso system that is akin to locking a bicycle around a lamppost. All you have to do is find a suitable immovable fixture such as a table leg, put the loop around it and then use the locking system to secure the laptop within the basestation. In practice, this worked really well. The system is beautifully built and it gave me peace of mind when leaving my laptop unattended. This system would be ideal for those setting up exhibition stands as laptop theft is quite a common problem.
I am very impressed by the design that has gone into this product and its build quality. Highly recommended.
Apple gets mocked for switching ports in its quest for ever slimmer laptops. One of the fatalities of this search for thinness was the Kensington locking port. The Kensington lock lets you leave your laptop at work; or quickly lock it to a table in the library. Losing it was a disaster. Kensington resounded with a stick on port for the lock which I didn’t particularly want to affix to my laptop. Now they hey have the Kensington Laptop Locking Station; if you are leaving your laptop at work; or its running a demo at a show its ideal. The locking station is made out of a similar looking anodised aluminium to the old shiny apple laptops (mine is a black one now.)
In the photos you can see that the size of the laptop does require you to adjust some screws; which undoubtedly makes the device stronger; but does mean you need the little Allen key to adjust it. There are also counter sunk screw threads so you can screw the locking station down to the desk – which is where it would be great for shows. The left arm is fixed in place and the right turns to let you remove the laptop. The right moving arm is also where you can connect the Kensington lock to secure it – there are multiple versions of this unit some with locks some without. You can see in the photos that on my 15″ MacBook the restraining arms are up close to the screen a long way from the keys – if your laptop has keys flush with the screen this may restrict your access to them.
As I had a lock the lockless version works for me – if you don’t have a lock take a look at the kits that come with the cable lock. With the arms in place you can’t close the screen and you can’t remove the laptop – so again good for demo booths as the unit will always be available. It takes a few minutes to adjust the unit to your laptops size and then restrain the arms back with the screws. Once that is done you can leave your laptop in a secure place.
It doesn’t solve the desire for security on the move – who would carry another kilo of metal and plastic around to lock a laptop to the desk. For leaving my laptop at work its ideal. If you have a thinner laptop and need to secure it the Kensington Laptop Locking Station is just the ticket.
This review is for the Macbook locking station
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The baseplate itself is solid and robust, and equally lightweight in it’s own right to carry around alongside the laptop in a backpack. During my time at university I sadly heard of a lot of MacBooks go missing from the university library, so you can never be too safe – even things like if you’re working remotely in a coffee shop or open office, having this and knowing you can nip to the loo without packing up is a bonus.
It works by wrapping the kevlar cable (it’s a bit like a bicycle cable lock) around a table leg, then that locks in to the baseplate which hooks around your laptop. The baseplate is the only thing where I have slight issues, mostly because the specs of it aren’t that clear before purchase – you need to have a newer macbook or an ultra-thin laptop (any macbook pre-2013 won’t work) and also it doesn’t actually extend that well to accommodate the ones bigger than 13″. The little arms seem flimsy but, you have to bear in mind that it would still take someone effort and tools to smash it off, at which point they’d likely damage the laptop screen in the process, so it is overall a very good deterrent for theft.
The “Kensington Locking Station 2.0 with MicroSaver 2.0 Lock for MacBook an” has an incomplete description of which the last part should read ‘…and other micro-thin laptops’. Unlike most of the Kensington Lock range which lock onto keyed slot at the side of a laptop although some brands needs a non-standard version, this is very different. Not only does it comprise the basic chain and lock which all others do, this adds an extra component which is also metal and quite heavy.
The Microsaver component is first optionally affixed to a table, workbench etc and the two lockable arms are unlocked and pulled out as far as they can and the laptop screen raised to a working angle. The arms are then pushed back and locked at the point of the screen hinge so that theft is effectively impossible as the laptop cannot be closed or removed. Locking the chain to the Microsaver and to a suitable anchor point adds to its security.
Because of the extra component, this may be the most expensive from the range. It is primarily designed for the MacBook range, but only the later metal skinned models rather than the older white ones. However, other than Macs, it can fit other ultra-slim laptops of various screen sizes but the downside is that Kensington give no specific information as to which laptop brands and models it will fit. A specialist dealer may be able to help, but it will otherwise be a suck-it-and-see situation. However, at close to 80 retail, some may not wish to spend that amount on the off-chance unless suitability was a more certain.
It is claimed to be able to fit all metal-skinned Macs of 11-inches and larger including the no longer available 15-inch and larger models. It was hoped that it may suit a specific HP model that broadly fits the general description of being ‘thin’ but does not.
This is an excellent device for both office and out and about. It’s very heavy, so be prepared for extra weight in the bag if you’re going for the portability. There are two screwholes to attach the locking station to a surface, which seems like the more logical usage of it and wouldn’t need you to purchase an extra locking cable.
Use the small allen key in the box to unscrew the front plate and change the length of the arm(s) to fit your laptop. Then pull the two “hooks” across your screen bezel and lock to secure in place.
I can see people using this to secure laptops to their desks overnight when they don’t want to take them home from the office. However I’m using this with a locking cable so I don’t have to worry about packing up all my stuff when I’m at a coffee shop for a few hours when writing. The locking cable you can buy separately is long, so needs a few loops around table legs, etc, but is more than enough to dissuade a casual thief.
An excellent product and highly recommended for security use.
This is an excellent device for both office and out and about. It’s very heavy, so be prepared for extra weight in the bag if you’re going for the portability. There are two screwholes to attach the locking station to a surface, which seems like the more logical usage of it and wouldn’t need you to purchase an extra locking cable.
Use the small allen key in the box to unscrew the front plate and change the length of the arm(s) to fit your laptop. Then pull the two “hooks” across your screen bezel and lock to secure in place.
I can see people using this to secure laptops to their desks overnight when they don’t want to take them home from the office. However I’m using this with a locking cable so I don’t have to worry about packing up all my stuff when I’m at a coffee shop for a few hours when writing. The locking cable you can buy separately is long, so needs a few loops around table legs, etc, but is more than enough to dissuade a casual thief.
An excellent product and highly recommended for security use.
I’ve been buying Kensington products for 30 years, and I’ve got to say that they’ve never let me down. This is a hefty, well engineered locking device, and though you might think it’s expensive, it’s a lot less then replacing your computer.
Buy it, use it, you won’t regret it.
I fitted my 27 inch Mac to this Kensington Locking Station with ease. The keys work smoothly and my whole It workstation feels much more secure. Giving me the confidence to be able to nip to the loos or to grab a coffee without disconnecting my laptop and taking it down the corridor with me. I’m sure a determined thief with plenty of time on his or her hands could still pinch my Mac, but its an excellent deterrent to the passing Mac snatching type of cad. Its a bit pricey, hence 4 stars. But if you value your mac and the data on it then what value can you put on protecting it from theft.
This Kensington Laptop Locking Station is a good-looking and functional locking station that comes in brushed aluminium so looks great with my MacBook (although it can be used with other laptops as well). It’s easy to fit to your laptop/MacBook, with adjustable arms. The small rub comes with the fact that this is just the locking station; you also need the locking cable as well if you want to actually fasten the locking station to anything in order to prevent somebody just walking off with the laptop and the locking station. These are easy to find, though, and I suppose it’s good that you have the flexibility of buying the station and the cable separately, in case you only need one of them. Luckily I had a locking cable already, so was good to go! Quite pleased with this; four stars.
Given the cost of your precious MacBook and the angst that you would suffer if it was stolen, using a locking station such as this unfortunately makes perfect sense if you have no choice but to leave it unattended in, for instance, a work situation.
The locking station itself complements the MacBook well, being finished with polished aluminium. You get a sturdy cable and the main issue is that you need to secure it to an immovable object such as a desk. Connecting the locking station to your MacBook takes only a few seconds and the completed system gives a very obvious visual deterrent to anyone thinking they can merely lift the laptop and make off. The negative would be that an u thinking thief could damage the MacBook if brute force was applied to try and break the locking station but, in that instance, you are still no worse off than if the laptop had been stolen.
The only caveat I would have is that the instructions were a little basic but after a little head scratching we had it installed with no issues. Good security doesn’t come cheap but I think this award winning locking station is worth the money.
I defy any thief to steal this. You can screw the base to the desk and lock it to a wall anchor, don’t do it around table legs as the table can be lifted. I recommend a wall anchor for extra security. It is sturdy, heavy and has two keys. This is really a quality bit of kit will work with other laptops as long as they are slim line
Built just like the Macbook – a slek aluminium desk plate that marries well with your mac. The desktop plate will accomodate your open macbook to sit safely, when you are at a show / event etc.
Married to the (not included) security chord, with a keyed fasting (to the plate) this is a highly secure way of leaving your mac safely in situ, whilst you go for a bio break. However, given its (level of great) engineering – it really is a complimentary item to your mac – it is not cheap. But then neither is replacing your MBA or MBP. If looking for a secure solution for events / shows / airports etc, this is a very good option (but consider you need to carry it alongside your MB and the accompanying security chord. If that is a need for you, I would recommend highly – but not cheap.
The target market for this is quite small – anyone who already has a Kensington lock and a laptop without the matching securing slot in the chassis.
The concept is you place the laptop into the locking station, fold-over the right-hand arm than in secure in place with your Kensington lock. Clearly a 2-in-1 device is no use, as you could just separate the keyboard and screen portions and defeat the purpose of the locking station.
TBH I’ve not seen Kensington locks used in business for years, people just pick-up the laptop and take it with them from hot desks. However if you’re a student perhaps and want to leave the laptop at a desk in the library, this could work so long as you can also secure the lock cable.
For businesses needing a kiosk type facility, say on the shopfloor, you can screw this down, place the laptop into it covering the screw heads and then secure the locking arm.
The unit is very well made and finished with rubber protection to stop the laptop getting scratched when placing in the locking station. Definitely a niche product but does the job.
For many people the Kensington brand name is perhaps still mainly associated with the computer security lock system that bears the company’s name, but Kensington itself has actually been part of ACCO Brands — the office products manufacturer – for many years, and it now produces quite a wide range different office/computer related items these days. This award-winning Locking Station, that carries the company’s name, is still what the brand does best and is designed mainly for use with MacBooks without a Kensington-lock port. If you study the illustrations on the Amazon product page you should be able to see just how the locking station itself attaches to your MacBook to provide a lock port for the security cable to fit in. My son uses his MacBook for work so it is often left in different locations — this product has given him the security he needed to be able to leave it unattended at times. This is a professional-quality product and that is reflected in the price – currently around eighty pounds from Amazon. However, it is very well made and styled to match the MacBook’s brushed aluminium looks — perhaps clearer instructions would have been helpful but for security and peace-of-mind this product gets five stars at the price.
If you haven’t got a Kensington locking point on your thin laptop, then you can either screw this onto your desk (ha!) but then need to secure the actual lock with a kensington cable (provided) or cart the whole hefty lot around with you.
They also sell the metal block without the cable.
The whole arrangement is a bit perplexing.
Kensington offer this solution for thin laptops 11-15.6 inches (diameter)?) which do not have a Kensington lock attachment.
It doesn’t come with the cable lock. So it’s for people who already have the cable.
However to get this to work you have to screw it to the desk. It is a pretty hefty chunk of metal
There are other versions sold with a kensington cable.
So, are you allowed to make a hole in your desk?
Missing any aluminum case shield with any tyre and plastic material. I make from double-sided adhesive silicon tire line.
Otherwise premium quality. I recommend for everyone.