Almost every modern laptop comes equipped with a Kensington lock slot, but how many of you actually use it? We're willing to bet the answer is not very many.
Hoping to change that fact, increase profits and reduce laptop theft in one fell swoop, the company behind the locking mechanism has today launched a new simpler, safer and smarter lock dubbed the Kensington ClickSafe.
Designed with simplicity in mind, the ClickSafe lock attaches to a laptop's Kensington slot in one single step. With no learning curve and the promise of quick, hassle-free security, Kensington claims the new mechanism will "greatly increase user compliance".
A bundled key is used to remove the lock, and an online registration and replacement service is available for any lost keys.
If the design isn't selling itself, it's backed up by numerous scary statistics. Here's a couple; a laptop is stolen every 53 seconds in the United States, and according to a 2009 study by the Ponemon Institute, each laptop's sensitive business data is valued at $49,246. That isn't taking into account the cost of time, lost productivity, and inconvenience.
We can see how the ClickSafe could appeal to enterprise users, but for everyone else the £50 asking fee may prove to outweigh the risk.
Need to see it in action before you make up your mind? Check out the video demo below.
