computer hardware security devices.

[mikedoggy]

anyone know much about these? im looking for something for lcd monitors that id prefer to mount to a desk and something for towers that will hang from the desk. desk will be about 3 by 6 peice of oak. will be about 4 pcs and 3 19 inch lcds and a 24 inch lcd. no droors or anything under desk so plenty of space under and above.

i looked quickly online and most the stuff i saw was pretty cheesey looking and not quite what i want.

[Xzin]

Uhhhhh... what?

[Xzin]

Yeah, I thought that was what he meant. But I don't get why you would want to cable lock 4 monitors to your desk. But hey if so there are plenty of "Kensington Lock" style vendors out there. Pick one and go to town.

[mikedoggy]

i dont want someone to steal them is why i want them locked to the desk. i was asking mostly to see if anyone knew of some newer ideas or good vendors to buy from. but from what i can tell ya will be cable with brackets and lock type thing or alot of money.

[leukos]

I'm not to sure the specifics on your living arrangements, but most of the security devices I've seen that are cheaper then the equipment you are trying to protect are a joke.

Meet the disposable $10.00 36" bolt cutters (42" are available for $20.00), available from Harbor Freight and other fine proprietors of cheap, use-them-once and throw them away tools. Sometimes you can even buy the floor model.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/41100-41199/41150.gif



Most of the security devices will only slow down a dedicated roommate (or thief) by seconds. Just talk to any University IT Department that has had problems with projectors and computers getting stolen out of classrooms.

There are other solutions.

I call my favorite way of solving problems like this, "Redefining the Problem." The problem isn't securing 4 computers and 4 monitors - the problem is replacing that equipment when it is stolen or damaged. The easy solution to that problem is to pick up a Renter's Insurance policy.

[pomo]

i actually know someone who uses a different type of plug for his monitor. all electronics he has he opens em up and changes the plugs around .

i asked him once why he did that with his laptop for school and he looked at me and said " if some SOb is going to steal my hard earned stuff that SOB better be ready for a shock of his life or a nice 8 lb brick ( laptop) .

he would modify the power adapters to all his stuff even his stereo in his room . if you took a basic psu cable and stuck in in it either wouldn't fit or blow the Psu of the device.

not sure if it was smart or stupid but i would suggest having a Electronic background before opening up anything to fool around with its device , not to mention voiding a warrenty on a brand new lcd.