How protect my new Macbook Pro Retina Display without Kensington lock ???

superfly75 wrote:

@macimby thanks for the insights. Are u using it with a MBPr pro? Why is Griffin saying it's not compatible? I prefer this solution to the MacLock solution but Griffin says "TechSafe Cable Lock is not compatible with the new MacBook Pro with Retina Display. TechSafe's included security blades do not fit properly with the laptop's hinge. Use of the the TechSafe Cable Lock security blades could cause damage to the hinge or display of the new MacBook Pro."

I have nothing to add but what I already said. To repeat myself:

It seems to meet my needs for my MBP15R with a little judicious bending of the metal strip to enable it to slip in yet conform to the curves of the hinge and (per my preference) not stick up in the air out the backside but instead stick out at the level of the lock's slot. (I assume you don't mean the newly announced MBP13R, right? I don't have that one.)

I assume Griffin is trying to protect itself from any possibility of lawsuit claims of their product damaging your $,$$$ MBP15R, i.e., just covering their a**? For myself, it's the best solution I've found so far, I plan to be extra careful to avoid scratches, and I'll avoid closing the lid completely while it's installed just to be safe. (FWIW, although I have it working, I have not found a need yet to try it out "in the field.")

Remember also that it's just a minor deterent -- it's just a strip of metal that is exposed out the back (rather than protected by the body and lock), so a pair of tinsnips could cut through it. Any good urban thief will probably have those in his pocket, if not a bolt cutter in his bag. A lock attached to a plastic shell would probably be even less of a deterrent because plastic breaks pretty easily, and would reduce the convection cooling the MBP15R was designed to use. (So far, my MBP15R's fan never runs audibly except when running something like a game -- oddly, though, even an old Window XP-era "strategy" game that doesn't have any animation.)

@markwmsn Something that takes a little more effort than snapping a case off...that's what I was looking for. Maclocks is not the best security solution for retina.

@macimby Thanks for the clarifications. That's also what I sought (that Griffin are covering their *** from dumb users). Obviously those systems are meant to work as deterrent if there are people (or CCTV) around... which is ok for me.

Thanks again. 🙂

Okay, let’s get serious about brining the lock slot back to Apple laptops!

If you’ve ever posted a comment here, please do the following:

Go to http://www.apple.com/feedback/macbookpro.html

Complete the form, being certain to put “Kensington lock slot” in the Subject. This is important in that the feedback won’t stand out to the MacBook Pro team unless they see several messages from different users about the same topic.

Set the Feedback Type pop-up menu to Enhancement Request.

In the comments, write a brief message about needing a lock slot.

Then click Submit Feedback.

Should take five minutes or less.

-Warren

pks93 wrote:

@markwmsn Something that takes a little more effort than snapping a case off...that's what I was looking for. Maclocks is not the best security solution for retina.

I think one of the ones that screw to the bottom would take more effort than snapping a case off.

I found this lock. It looks pretty nice. I study a lot at coffee shops, and there are many vagrants lingering about my macbook. I'd like to be able to hit the urinal without worrying about juggling my macbook and other things.

http://www.noblelocks.com/wedge/RetinaPlate.html

http://www.noblelocks.com/mm5/graphics/00000002/MacBook%20Pro%20Retina%20Comp.jp g

Side note: this forum is lame in that it cannot accept linked images. Forcing its users to upload the images forces the user to directly infringe copyrights, and makes Apple contributorily liable. However, in line linking is not copyright infringement.

Very nice, ShepardLaw. It looks, though, like it attached with some kind of glue, so it might be possible to pry it off or else it might damage the lid if that were tried. I couldn't find any FAQ on the site.

Nice find, this looks very promising. Did you already order one?

I agree it definetely looks like an adhesive product. My main need is to deter a casual theft (and have them move on to the laptop next to mine that isn't locked) or force one to exert so much effort they draw attention to themselves.

This could fit the bill and it doesn't look like the adhesive section is too thick that would put undue pressue on that part of the screen in my bag.

There was very little information on the company's site, so I called them. After pressing 1 for Sales, Ed answered on the first ring. He did not know the answers to my questions, but said he would find the answers and call me right back. He called me back in two minutes (good customer support). Here's what I found out.

Compatibility

The plate works with both the 13-inch and 15-inch MBR. They are custom contoured to each product (see the mac-mini), but the shape of the 13 and 15 are similiar enough.

Removability

The product uses one of those double-sided 3M strong stickers. It is removed by using a razor or thin wire to cut the sticker portion in half. This leaves sticker on the MBR and on the plate. Then use goo gone to get the adhesive off. If done right, it shouldn't scratch the lid, but I think it will get a little scratched up. The wire is probably the best took, because if you get the angle wrong with the razor, it will dig into the aluminum.

Oh, and Kevin, the company is in Houston, so you might be able to go check it out in person.

It looks like it uses some sort of custom key to unlock the cable? Maybe that just pushes straight in instead of turning? Did they give you any insight there? Should we assume the end of the cable we can't see has a loop in it like normal?

EDIT: The website says they are in Pflugerville, which is a few hours away.

I didn't ask about the loop or the lock, but I would assume it does have it. The customer support telephone CID had a Houston number, so I just thought that's where they were located.

Sorry if this has been already answered, but I just bought a PNY lock on Best Buy and it looks like it works fine to MacBook Pro Retina 13" (my model).

No glue, no additional volume to my Mac and completely removeable after use.

I hope it helps.

http://www3.pny.com/MarketingPromotions/MobilitySolutions.aspx

nsss1970,

It looks like a re-branded version of the Griffin product. I wonder who owns the design and is licensing it to whom.

Just ordered one and will let you know how it works on a 15" MBP Retina. Thanks for the post!!

I bought the Griffin with MBP-R blade. I used it once in the field just to recognize that I feared for my glass of the screen and for scratches in the macbook. The Problem is the cable which connects vertical to the blade behind the screen. So the cable with the heavy locking mechanism brings a steady tension on the blade. If you try to tilt the screen back or fore you always have to be very careful. The other problem. As it was a small desc with some photographers sitting on there was the problem that my cable was in the way for the guy sitting in front of me. When I had to leave the laptop I was not even able to close the laptop securely with the blades in between. If somebody would have come against the cable I feared it could damage the screen.

I now ordered the Maclocks security case though it's not my favourite solution but I think it's the most secure one without doing any harm to my Mbp.