Kensington Nano Slot
If you own a MacBook or another laptop that doesn't have a built-in lock slot, you can buy a slot on a plate that superglues onto the lid, like Kensington's $12.99 Security Slot Adapter kit. A Kensington Security Slot (also called a K-Slot or Kensington lock) is part of an anti-theft system designed in the early 1990s and patented by Kryptonite in 1999–2000, assigned to Schlage in 2002, and since 2005 owned and marketed by Kensington Computer Products Group, a division of ACCO Brands.
Well, folks, Thunderbolt 4 is no longer the future -- it is the present. What does this mean? It is time for manufacturers to start flooding the market with TB4 docking stations! Make no mistake, Thunderbolt 4-enabled computers should work fine with existing Thunderbolt 3 hardware, including docks. With that said, if you get yourself a TB4 computer, and you don't already have a TB3 dock, you should absolutely try and buy a TB4 dock.
Today, Kensington unveils its first such product. Called 'SD5700T,' it is a Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with 90W power delivery. For video, it can output dual 4K or single 8K. It is loaded to the gills with useful ports, such as USB-A, Gigabit Ethernet, and USB-C/Thunderbolt 4. But also, it features an SD card reader and a beautiful aluminum chassis. This should be a great way to transform a new TB4 laptop into a proper desktop computer.
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'For the first time, the Thunderbolt-certified SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 Dual 4K Docking Station with 90W PD (K35175NA) can connect up to three additional Thunderbolt devices directly (up to five additional in total) while providing 40Gbps of total bandwidth, up to Dual 4K @ 60Hz video output, and audio; all through the included 0.8m (2.6ft) Thunderbolt 4 cable. In addition to performance, Intel VT-d based DMA protection keeps the setup secure,' says Kensington.
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The company further says, 'The SD5700T helps create a future-ready desktop setup with 11 ports of connectivity, including four Thunderbolt 4 ports; four USB-A ports (one 5V/1.5A charging port on the front and three USB-A 3.2 [email protected] ports on the rear); one Gigabit Ethernet port; one audio combo jack; and one UHS-II SD 4.0 card reader. Single 8K or Dual 4K (@ 60 Hz) video output for Thunderbolt 4-enabled hosts lets you extend visual productivity with the crisp resolution, contrast, and color depth of Ultra HD. '
Kensington shares specifications below.
- Connection Technology: Thunderbolt 4
- Driverless: Yes
- Additional Screen Outputs: 2
- Video Ports: Thunderbolt 4
- Maximum Resolution: 8K
- Power Delivery: 90W
- Number of USB Ports: 4
- USB Fast Charging: Yes
- Card Reader: SD Card Slot (UHS-II, SD4.0)
- Lock TypeSupervisor Keyed
- USB-A Ports: 1x USB 2.0 (front) with 5V/1.5A fast-charging, 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 (back) supporting 5V/0.9A
- Audio: 1 x 3.5mm Combo Microphone & Headphone Port (front)
- Data Transfer Speeds: Supports up to 40Gbps data transfer speed
- Ethernet Speed (Mbps): 1000, 100, 10
- Maximum Resolution Supported: Single 8K 30Hz or Dual 4K 60Hz
- Warranty: 3 years
- Security Slot Compatibility: Kensington Security Slot, Kensington Nano Security Slot
- Thunderbolt Ports: 4x Thunderbolt 4 Ports (1 x upstream and 3 x downstream)
- USB-C Power Delivery: Supports USB-C PD 3.0 (90W of laptop charging)
- Video Output: Thunderbolt 4 ports
- 4K Support: Yes
Unfortunately, the Kensington SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 Dual 4K Docking Station with 90W PD does not seem to be in stock at any online retailers yet. However, it should be available here soon. What we do know for sure, however, is the price; Kensington says it will retail for $319.99.
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A Kensington Security Slot (also called a K-Slot or Kensington lock) is part of an anti-theft system designed in the early 1990s[1] and patented by Kryptonite in 1999–2000,[2] assigned to Schlage in 2002, and since 2005 owned and marketed by Kensington Computer Products Group, a division of ACCO Brands.[3]
Description[edit]
The system consists of a small, metal-reinforced hole found commonly on small or portable computers and electronics equipment such as laptops, computer monitors, desktop computers, gaming consoles, and video projectors, combined with a metal anchor attached to a rubberized metal cable secured with a key or combination lock. The end of the cable has a small loop that allows the cable to be looped around a permanent object, such as a heavy table or other similar equipment.[2]
The hole is found in most laptops, although a lock for it is typically not included. Occasionally, the slot is located so that installing a lock will also prevent the removal of a valuable subcomponent, such as a rechargeable battery or a memory module. The Kensington slot may be marked with a small icon that looks like a padlock with a capital 'K', or the slot may be unlabelled.
Security[edit]
Kensington locks are not designed to be an impervious protection measure.[3] Because most computer equipment cases are generally made of plastic or thin metal, the lock can be torn out, though not without doing significant visible damage to the case. The cable itself can be cut if an individual has a wire cutter or bolt cutter sufficiently strong to cut through the cable material, which will vary between different brands of cable. The Kensington type locks are useful to discourage quick grab-and-run thefts of equipment from casually supervised locations such as coffee shops, but cannot prevent the removal of equipment secured in an unattended location.
The key is often a cylindrical type, but there are versions which use a traditional flat key. There are also versions of the lock that use a numeric combination instead of a key.[3]
Kensington Nano Security Slot™
Alternatives[edit]
Several manufacturers offer similar locking mechanisms that do not require a special lock hole.[4] They attach to a popular port, such as the VGA or printer port, and have special screws to secure locks in place.
References[edit]
Kensington Nano Security Slot Specifications
- ^The Computer Chronicles, The Computer Chronicles - Notebook Computers (1992), retrieved 2018-12-13
- ^ abSecurity anchor/tether assemblage for portable articles: U.S. Patent 6,081,9746,317,936 and 6,360,405 (Cornelius McDaid, John Ristuccia, Kryptonite Corporation - priority date: 1999-06-21)
- ^ abc'Kensington SAFE Security Ratings'. Archived from the original on 2011-09-03. Retrieved 2014-04-12.
- ^'PA496U: Targus DEFCON® VPKL - Video Port Key Lock'. Archived from the original on 2009-05-27. Retrieved 2014-04-12.
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