Batteries Included: 1
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Brand: Honeywell
EAN: 0016247304009
Feature: Large Enough for Laptops up to 17-Inch
Label: Honeywell
Manufacturer: Honeywell
Model: 3040D
MPN: HW-3040D
Publisher: Honeywell
Studio: Honeywell

• Large Enough for Laptops up to 17-Inch
• Includes 48-Inch Security Cable with a Torque Strength of 660lbs
• Double Steel Wall Construction with Fire Retardant Insulation
• Programmable Digital Electronic Lock and Override Key for Added Security
• Foam Pad and Inside Security Strap for Added Protection

Laptop Safe keeps personal information, images and sensitive materials stored in your laptop (up to 17") out of the hands of thieves. State-of-the-art programmable (to your code) digital lock, emergency override key, double steel wall construction, protective floor mat and locking 48" cable that secures to stationary objects. Ideal for cash, jewelry, passports, too. Requires four AA batteries (included). Steel, 123 4 x 171 2 x 53 4 .

Customer Rating:
Summary: Very limited protection
Comment: I'm not exactly sure what this box is supposed to protect against, but whatever it is, it doesn't do it very well.

The top and sides of the box feels somewhat sturdy, but the bottom feels like it's made of sheet metal. Anyone who's ever worked with sheet metal knows how trivial it is to cut, bend, or punch a whole in. Further, there's a very noticeable "give" in the bottom of the box, so it feels like I could have actually pushed it in and detached it if I accidentally stepped on it. Needless to say, getting into the box once one has possession of it almost a given for anyone who's at all determined.

The cable also offers very little protection. The cable is thinner than a bicycle-lock cable, and the loop on the end of it is half as thick as the cable itself. If you cut the loop, the entire cable becomes unfastened to whatever it was secured to so, essentially, the cable is only as thick as it's weakest part (the loop.) The loop is maybe a quarter inch thick, so you can get through it with a pair of good wire-cutters, which any thief worth the name should have with him.

On the plus side, the convenience of having the security coded lock is nice. I haven't had any problems with it.

I'd imagine that this box would prevent a smash-and-grab type of theft. It may also be useful if you wanted to secure something in your office cube from a sticky-fingered contractor or cleaning staff, or some other very casual thief. Maybe it's good for keeping things out of childrens hands.

I would not recommend it for your car. I would hope a car safe would take at least 10 minutes for a thief to get out, and this doesn't meet that criteria.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great for laptop security in dorm and such
Comment: My son is overseas at school. I purchased this for him to hold valuable like cash credit cards ipod and even apple powerbook.

When he fiest arrived there was a rash of theft. Students lost all the above. Not my son thankfully. the box help to keep items hidden and secured.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: P.O.S. - and S does not stand for safe.
Comment: I bought this safe specifically because it has a combination lock along with a backup key. I don't want to have to carry the key along with me all the time to access the safe.

And yet, I do; because the combination lock failed to unlock the safe after about the first week or so. I reset the combination many times. it is the right combination and the light even flashes , but the lock does not undo.

Meanwhile it would be easy to pry into and it is rather cumbersome for the backseat. I suggest you look elsewhere.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Keeping your items safe!
Comment: We bought this as a gun safe for the car. Its been awesome. Its nice to feel that the items placed in it are safe and secure. You also can't beat the price. A must have for those who travel a lot.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Likely to deter casual theft
Comment: This product is useful if you need to leave your laptop or other valuables locked in your car while you're on the move. The lock is a 15mm (9/16 in) wide by 1mm thick metal bolt that latches shut when you turn the lock wheel on the top of the box. The lock can't be cut from the outside of the box, but there is room to insert a screwdriver between the lid and the box. I have not attempted to pry open the box by force but I can comfortably insert a 3/16 in flat head screwdriver about 9/16 in under the lid.

The locking cable is 4.5mm thick but the loop section is only 3mm. Since the cable is only as strong as its weakest section, the cable is effectively 3mm thick.

The electronic lock has a five-digit keypad with key override. A four-digit code gives you a mere 625 combinations, but after three unsuccessful attempts the box will not accept further tries for four minutes (you can still use the key during this period).

In summary, I'm not sure how resistant this box is to an attempted break in, but it will certainly stop an unequipped or opportunistic thief from simply walking away with your valuables. I would recommend it for mobile security, but for home use I recommend paying for something more substantial. It is light enough to carry to and from your car. If you don't need a box this large, the Honeywell Digital Locking Steel Box #3035D is a smaller version of this product and is significantly cheaper.

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