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No security slot in the MBA Rev. B? Epic Fail!
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They have some kind of USB plug thing which sounds an alarm if it detaches I think.
Those are cheap locks though, I've seen them too. The kensington/masterlock mechanism with two perpendicular bars in the lock slot is tougher. It would require cable cutting.
I'm not really sure it would be mechanically feasible given how thin the MacBookAir is. On the other hand, adding a structurally unsound safety slot would give the vandals something to wreck easily when marauding through the library.
I do think it would be wise to have some anti-theft measures in place on an $1,800 laptop that weights 3lbs that can be swiped fairly effortlessly and hidden between a few sheets of paper.
In addition to a security lock, I would love to see GPS on the Air that can be used to track the computer, and some sort of Apple integrated solution that can remotely lock or wipe the computer.
I also wouldn't be opposed to a fingerprint reader built into the trackpad, although it doesn't take much time to enter in my screen saver password.
At the end of the day, it would just be nice to have a few more security measures built in on such an expensive device that is exceptionally portable and perhaps prone to theft.
In addition to a security lock, I would love to see GPS on the Air that can be used to track the computer, and some sort of Apple integrated solution that can remotely lock or wipe the computer.
I also wouldn't be opposed to a fingerprint reader built into the trackpad, although it doesn't take much time to enter in my screen saver password.
At the end of the day, it would just be nice to have a few more security measures built in on such an expensive device that is exceptionally portable and perhaps prone to theft.
I'm also highly favourable to integrated GPS, but somebody suitably competent wouldn't have much trouble making sure the machine cannot transmit it's co-ordinates even if it is aware of where it is. By your logic, iPhone 3G units shouldn't get stolen.
That iAlertU program is so good. I've been looking for something to protect my computer when in the library at Uni and this is perfect. Thanks for sharing it.
Not sure the noise would go down too well in the library though but it is saving my computer from theft lol.
What is a "public office"? Do you mean that external people can wander in to the office just like that? If that is the case, then the problem is not really the fact that you can tie your laptop to your desk, but the fact that you have no controls over who can and can't wander around your office.
If by "public office" you mean that you do not have a dedicated room, and that your co-workers can get to your stuff... In that case I can't but help wonder the poor working-atmosphere at your workplace, where employees steal from each other....
I could understand Kensington locks in computers that are meant to be used in public (more or less) places (libraries, schools etc.). But I don't really see a need for them in an office-environment. My work-Thinkpad sits unlocked on my desk all the time, and I never worry about someone stealing it.
Er... what this probably means is that the poster works in an office that provides a public service, with lots of people coming and going.