[OSX-Users] Re: MacBook Pro Retina lock/security ?

Philip Boulain prb at ecs.soton.ac.uk
Thu Jan 9 19:11:18 GMT 2014


On 09/01/2014 09:53, Andy Newton wrote:
> I think a lot of the reason for using a K-lock is that if it *does* 
> get ripped out, it'll cause some rather visible damage to the chassis, 
> making it obviously stolen and therefore worth less (so a locked-up 
> one would be a less tempting target for a potential thief, as they'll 
> make less money selling it if it's got a hole in the back).

It also requires more than zero effort, thus discouraging opportunistic 
theft. I certainly wouldn't recommend leaving one lying around without 
something that makes it harder to steal than "pick up, put in bag, walk 
out", given that's been done before within ECS, sadly.

-- 
Phil


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