Physical Security of MacBook Air 11" and 13"

Charlie DownUnder wrote:
Does anyone have any experience of using a USB lock like this kind of thing?

http://jintay.manufacturer.globalsources.com/si/6008800050026/pdtl/Computer-lock /1008985849/USB-Cable-Lock.htm

Did Apple fix this omission on the newest models?

A simple wrist loop would be a lot of security against either dropping it or having it snatched.

Hard to imagine Apple won't make this right, if they haven't yet.

There is now a Kensington compatible lock marianneschultz.com/2012/10/08/review-macbracket-lock-bracket-for-apples-macbook -air/

Here is a new security cable solution. It does not use a Kensington cable. It works with 11" and 13" 2011 and 2012 Airs.

http://www.indiegogo.com/MacAirLock

IMHO, you should never, ever buy anything from a website if there is a spelling errror. According to their website:

"We expect to product thre or four production flavors to accommodate different ascetic preferences"

Of course, the word should be "aesthetic" - "ascetic" is completely different. Too, they only have prototupes, not real product. Further, the prototypes do not include any sort of surface protection. Finally, if you accidentally close the computer with the lock in place, you will destroy your computer.

Thank you for catching the spelling error. We appreciate your interest.

Please note that IndieGoGo is a funding site to help get new products launched. That is fully explained at the IndieGoGo site.

The prototypes are are high quality handmade devices that work exactly as the production models would. They actually have a teflon type coating that protects the surface and that will not scratch the MacBook Air if used properly.

The device with the lock in place could damage the computer if the computer is closed - that warning is given in the instructions.

"Of course, the word should be "aesthetic" - "ascetic" is completely different. Too, they only have prototupes, not real product." Carl Wolf

Please note that prototupes is a spelling error - we still thank you for your opinion.😉

I don't see any of these hinge type locks being a viable option at all. Thieves are not usually polite. They tend to try anyway, even if they see a cable. Either yanking or closing the lid will likely destroy the Air, if any of these methods are deployed.