Brand | Compulocks |
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Item model number | BLD01 |
Hardware Platform | PC;Mac |
Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 7 x 0.4 x 1.7 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 7 x 0.4 x 1.7 inches |
Color | Silver |
Number of Processors | 1 |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
Manufacturer | Compulocks Brands, Inc. |
ASIN | B00QPXDC5G |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 8, 2014 |
Compulocks Blade Universal Lock Slot Adapter Silver
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Brand | Compulocks |
Color | Silver |
Form Factor | Retractable |
Compatible Devices | PC, Mac |
Compatible Phone Models | Universal |
About this item
- EXTREMELY TOUGH AND DURABLE - The Blade Security Universal Lock is extremely tough and durable with the ability to hold up to 150 lbs of weight
- 7 INCHES OF FLAT SURFACE AREA - The adhesive bracket attaches to any device with 7 inches of flat surface area and incorporates a standard cable lock slot to the tip of the retractable blade
- COMPATIBILITY - Compatible with Macbook Air, Mackbook Pro, any laptop, netbook tablet and tablet
- IMPROVE AIRFLOW AND VENTILATION - Adding the Blade to your laptop, mac or tablet will also improve airflow and ventilation to help maintain optimal device operating temperature
- BLADE SPECS - Length – 7in (17.4cm) ; Width – 1.6in (4.1cm) ; Thickness – 0.31in (8mm) ; Blade Length – 3.14in (8cm)
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Universal LockThe Blade - a universal lock slot adapter that allows you to secure any Macbook or Laptop with an ultra-strong retractable locking slot. |
Industrial strength 3M VHB adhesiveWith a motto of “No Slot – No Sweat” the adhesive bracket attaches to any device with 7" of flat surface area. |
Retractable "Blade" standard security slotBlade universal lock slot adapter incorporates a standard T-bar cable lock slot on the retractable blade. |
Extremely durableThough simple in design the Blade Universal Lock Slot Adapter is extremely tough and durable with the ability to hold up to 100lbs of weight. |
The Blade’s minimalist style essentially hides it in plain sight and is designed to complement the device in use. Adding the Blade to your laptop or tablet will also improve airflow and ventilation to help maintain optimal device operating temperature.
Blade Universal Lock Slot Adapter Kit Includes:
- Blade Security Bracket
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4.4 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #1,196 in Tablet Stands |
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Product Description
The Blade - a universal Macbook lock that allows you to secure any Macbook with an ultra-strong retractable locking slot.
With a motto of “No Slot – No Sweat” the adhesive bracket attaches to any device with 7 inches of flat surface area and incorporates a standard cable lock slot to the tip of the retractable blade.The Blade’s minimalist style essentially hides it from plain site and is designed to complement the device in use. Adding the Blade to your laptop or tablet will also improve airflow and ventilation to help maintain optimal device operating temperature.
Though simple in design the Blade Universal Lock is extremely tough and durable with the ability to hold up to 150lbs of weight.
Blade Specs:
Length – 7in (17.4cm)
Width – 1.6in (4.1cm)
Thickness – 0.31in (8mm)
Blade Length – 3.14in (8cm)
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Customers like the sturdiness and performance of the portable electronic device stand. For example, they mention the base is a solid plate and the metal is high quality steel. That said, some complain about the lock. Opinions are mixed on the size.
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Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the portable electronic device stand. They mention that the base is a solid plate, and the metal is high quality steel. Some say that the stand is easy to attach and hook up.
"...The metal is high quality steel. The "blade" is flexible but you're not going to be able to bend it far enough to damage it...." Read more
"Easy to attach and hook up. Makes laptop hard to steel" Read more
"...Looks like it should work, as the base is a solid plate and the actual attachment armature seems to be tempered or spring steel...." Read more
"...This sticks on via 3M sticker. Yes, it's a heavy duty, contact sticker. Everyone says they can just pop it off...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the portable electronic device stand. Some mention that it works great and seems good.
"Works great, much slimmer than in the photos..." Read more
"Seems good, but not really tested yet...." Read more
"Works great..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the portable electronic device stand. Some mention it works great and is much slimmer than in the photos, while others say that it adds too much bulk to the slim profile for their MacBook 12.
"...2: It is not heavy so it would not add much to my gear.3...." Read more
"So far so good. It adds some bulk to the bottom of your MacBook, but I'm finding I like it as almost like a handle when I carry it...." Read more
"...this would be very bulky, but I was pleasantly surprised that it is much slimmer than the photos make you believe...." Read more
"In my opinion, it adds too much bulk to the slim profile for my MacBook 12".The product does work as advertised...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the lock of the portable electronic device stand. They mention that it makes a $3,000 laptop with no way to lock it down, and the Kensington lock slips out of the slot.
"It makes me crazy the Apple makes a $3,000 laptop with no way to lock it down...." Read more
"...When I open the lid of the Macbook Pro 16, it hits the combination lock behind...." Read more
"...locking cable - the MacLock slot is too big & the Kensington lock slips out of the slot." Read more
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I did a lot of research on what to use to lock down my MacBook Pro. I even called Apple to find out what they recommend. (For the record, Apple didn't have a good solution!) I looked at the little things where you take out a screw and put the little thing on, which puts the safety of your Mac on one tiny little screw. I looked at the ones where you replace the whole bottom of your laptop with a lock thing and Apple said that will void your warranty / AppleCare. The ones that go over the hinge are awkward and everybody I know that has them rarely use them. This thing just works and is easy to use.
This bracket uses some kind of super-tape to stick to the bottom of your laptop. (Be careful when you put it on, you only get one chance!) The thing isn't coming off! It puts the cable lock behind the computer, out of your way. It adds a tiny bit of thickness to your computer, but I like it because it actually raises the rear portion of the computer a slight bit which makes typing easier. The metal is high quality steel. The "blade" is flexible but you're not going to be able to bend it far enough to damage it. AND it tucks away when you don't need it.
My dad used to say "All a lock does is keep an honest man honest." I think this unit will even keep a lot of dishonest people honest, too.
1: It can raise the macbook by a little and so it would still have a sleek profile.
2: It is not heavy so it would not add much to my gear.
3. It would still make use of my existing Kensington cable lock – though there are some out there that comes with a cable lock.
4. It would not hamper the quick closure of macbook.
5: It is easy to install.
The thing that made me pause before clicking add to cart were:
1. I bought a hardcase for the macbook and I wondering if it would hold in a snatch-and-grab scenario if I attached it to the case and not on the macbook itself.
2. Other customers made this comment before - If you line up the Compulock against the base of the macbook, you can feel that there is a spot as there’s a slight curve where it’s supposed to go. Just about where the pertinent information is printed. It seems to settle there and it matches the instructions provided. It may partially cover the information printed at the bottom.
So… I decided to cut off the part in the case to ensure that the Compulock Maclock is firmly attached to the bottom of the case and bought the device.
This is how I did it after I removed the case from the macbook.
1. I took a picture of the pertinent information before I installed the Maclock.
2. I measured the part that will be occupied by the Compulock and made an additional 2mm allowance.
3. I gathered the ff: tools I have around – a steel ruler, a heavy duty box cutter, a corner punch, an old nail file, and a permanent marker.
4. I marked the part I would cut off from the hard case with a permanent marker.
5. Using the steel ruler and cutter I started cutting from the corners out using many passes until I cut through the hard plastic case. (I used gloves, a cutting mat and safety googles as I anticipated it would be tough to cut as I was also wary I might snap the heavy duty box cutter end.
6. After removing the rectangular extra part, I use a corner punch to round the corner edge.
7. Using an old nail file/emery board, I sanded it smooth so there would be no burrs. As you can see I made some scratches on the case – that’s okay with me, at least it is not the macbook that has scratches.
8. After cleaning any dust from the case, I attached it to the macbook first before I attached the Compulock.
I hope this review and hack helps.
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2018
1: It can raise the macbook by a little and so it would still have a sleek profile.
2: It is not heavy so it would not add much to my gear.
3. It would still make use of my existing Kensington cable lock – though there are some out there that comes with a cable lock.
4. It would not hamper the quick closure of macbook.
5: It is easy to install.
The thing that made me pause before clicking add to cart were:
1. I bought a hardcase for the macbook and I wondering if it would hold in a snatch-and-grab scenario if I attached it to the case and not on the macbook itself.
2. Other customers made this comment before - If you line up the Compulock against the base of the macbook, you can feel that there is a spot as there’s a slight curve where it’s supposed to go. Just about where the pertinent information is printed. It seems to settle there and it matches the instructions provided. It may partially cover the information printed at the bottom.
So… I decided to cut off the part in the case to ensure that the Compulock Maclock is firmly attached to the bottom of the case and bought the device.
This is how I did it after I removed the case from the macbook.
1. I took a picture of the pertinent information before I installed the Maclock.
2. I measured the part that will be occupied by the Compulock and made an additional 2mm allowance.
3. I gathered the ff: tools I have around – a steel ruler, a heavy duty box cutter, a corner punch, an old nail file, and a permanent marker.
4. I marked the part I would cut off from the hard case with a permanent marker.
5. Using the steel ruler and cutter I started cutting from the corners out using many passes until I cut through the hard plastic case. (I used gloves, a cutting mat and safety googles as I anticipated it would be tough to cut as I was also wary I might snap the heavy duty box cutter end.
6. After removing the rectangular extra part, I use a corner punch to round the corner edge.
7. Using an old nail file/emery board, I sanded it smooth so there would be no burrs. As you can see I made some scratches on the case – that’s okay with me, at least it is not the macbook that has scratches.
8. After cleaning any dust from the case, I attached it to the macbook first before I attached the Compulock.
I hope this review and hack helps.
Added another two stars (now 5) for having already saved my laptop from a snatch and grab while studying in a cafe. I was previously concerned with the wiggliness however as long as I’m careful with handling it myself the adhesive does NOT get (gradually) pulled away from the shel like I was worried about. And since a majority of laptop thefts are opportunistic snatch and grab jobs in my area there’s very little chance that even a thief aware of potentially prying the adhesive off using the blade arm intentionally in a crowded cafe. As far as I’m concerned the only flaw is with Apple in this review. This thing makes the absolute best of our shared awkward situation. Good show!
Original review:
I love the form factor and design, but its realization feels wiggly and floppy. The super convenient blade also presents a lever with which a would be thief could actually use to pry the adhesive strip from the laptop. I think the wiggliness of the blade is intended as a compromise between strength and simultaneously making for an inefficient level. And if this is the case I'd absolutely choose utility over "feel". Also I understand a lot of the fault is with Apple not including any security help from a complete lack of design effort. But for the price, and considering one still needs to buy a cable lock for this adapter, I was hoping to get a higher degree of confidence in safety than this provides. As it is, a significant part of why this is effective is that the product seems be relatively lesser known. But someone interested in stealing laptops is exactly who'd have incentive to research this. The problem there is that as this product becomes increasingly popular, its design weaknesses will become increasingly known. I'm willing to pay a higher pricepoint if that's what's necessary for a better model to come out for MacBooks. As it is this is sort of the best there is. And given my 3-star review that should be taken with a large grain of salt.
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The only issue is that it is a bit of a fiddle trying to put the combination in a Kensington combo lock as the lock is standing upright, rather than lying flat, so a head tilt is needed or holding the laptop between your kness.
However, the lock is not part of this product and I suspect there is an easier lock than could be found when my wallet has recovered from buying an Apple laptop!!