Portable MacBook Locking System

91 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (14)
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price (6)

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reliability (9)
size (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 91 reviews of Portable MacBook Locking System. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the design and price. The durability and usability are also appreciated, whereas many are negative about the size and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Portable MacBook Locking System is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of Portable MacBook Locking System from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. There are some mixed comments about the usability, but some have doubts about the price and reliability.

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36% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Portable MacBook Locking System

alaTest has collected and analyzed 68 user reviews of Portable MacBook Locking System from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the design and price. The durability and usability also get good reviews, but some have doubts about the size and reliability.

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78% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Not elegant but does the job

This lock is a good idea in theory. I practice, at the very least it provides the equivalent security that any Kensington-slot based cable would provide, which is to say it's fine as a deterrent for opportunity thieves. It's much better than using...

The only cable lock solution available (that I could find) for MacBook Air or MacBook Pro with Retina display ; Includes velcro ties and good quality carrying pouch for storage / transport ; Includes adapter for use with standard Kensington slot devices

More tedious to setup than standard Kensington slot lock (although Apple bears the brunt of the blame here) ; Will require most people to use tools to fit the metal plate to their laptop hinge mechanism ; Will cause nicks and scratches to the laptop...

Feb, 2013

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