Patented hardened steel security blade slides through your laptops hinge to create a secure anchor 4digit combination lock closes around the security blade. Griffin techsafe cable locking system for laptops gc16046. Not just a protective case, techsafe provides a vital anchor point and the. Sep 28, 2011 well known ios accessory maker griffin technology just announced the techsafe case for ipad 2, a protective polycarbonate case equipped with a 4digit combinationlock and cable system for. Cable lock system for macbook pro, macbook and most other laptop, netbook and notebook computers. Griffins new universal usbc docking station as spotted by 9to5mac adheres to the usbc pd 2. Griffins breaksafe is the magnetic usbc connection. The griffin breaksafe magnetic usb typec power cable is designed the way a magsafe adapter would be, with the name suggesting that it wont break the laptop or the port when people accidentally. The only reason i didnt give it 5 stars is that you cannot set. Cable lock system for macbook pro, macbook and most other laptop, netbook and. Griffin breaksafe magnetic usbc cable brings magsafe to macbook.
Sep 29, 2011 nashville, tn september 27, 2011 griffin technology, one of the worlds foremost creators of innovations for everyday life, is excited to announce the techsafe case for ipad 2. With a simple turn of a screw your macbook will have a compatible cable lock slot that will work with our security cable locks. Its actually a case plus a lockdown system intended to keep your ipad 2 secure while youre on the go. Pny thinksafe portable macbook locking system youtube. Instead of innovating a replacement magnetic connector, apple left the job to. Griffin has released their new techsafe case for the ipad 2 this week. At ces 2017, the company released a 100watt version of its 60watt breaksafe usbc power cable, which can easily charge the 85 watt, 15inch macbook pro. We also boast an active community focused on purchasing decisions and technical aspects of the iphone, ipod, ipad, and mac platforms. Three universally useful usb cable adapters for your computer in one handy kit.
Griffin introduces breaksafe magnetic usbc power cable for. Griffins techsafe cable lock not universal but is secure. Unfortunately, i do not have a macbook, but my phone does accept usbc and charged it perfectly. The lock is well constructed and seems quite secure. Griffin technology techsafe case for ipad 2 with cable lock.
The techsafe clamp is designed for use with griffin s techsafe cable lock system, but it will with other cable lock systems and devices, as well. Its four usbc ports or two, on the entry model mean you can keep one foreverstuffed with a breaksafe, and still have ample room for additional. Griffin techsafe cable locking system for laptops gc16046 by griffin technology. In the office or on the road, techsafe ensures that your laptop.
Every 12inch macbook owner needs griffins breaksafe usbc. Apr 29, 2016 to that end, at ces this year griffin technology introduced a thirdparty solution to the lack of a magnetic charging cable on the 12inch macbook, called the breaksafe magnetic usbc power cable. Griffins breaksafe magnetic usbc power cable made its debut at ces 2016 today, featuring a length of 6 feet and a magnetic break away point on the end that connects to the macbook. Griffin technology has announced that its breaksafe magnetic usbc power cable for the 12inch retina macbook, including the new early 2016.
Sep 11, 20 cable lock system for macbook pro, macbook and most other laptop, netbook and notebook computers. It takes only a few seconds to lock down your ipad, and it removes any opportunity for theft. Finally, i have a way to lock my inch macbook pro with retina display to a heavy metal chair, thanks to the pny thinksafe macbook locking system msrp of. After that, apple removed the security slot to make the machines smaller. To that end, at ces this year griffin technology introduced a thirdparty solution to the lack of a magnetic charging cable on the 12inch macbook. Griffin offers techsafe ipad 2 case with cable lock system. The griffin techsafe case has been designed to protect your ipad 2 from bumps and scratches, but also locks securely around your ipad 2 and provides a. If you find that it will work with your system, then you might also want to try out the techsafe locking security clamp, which clamps to a table and has a place where you can run the cable from the cable lock to secure it. Nashville, tn september 27, 2011 griffin technology, one of the worlds foremost creators of innovations for everyday life, is excited to announce the techsafe case for ipad 2. The proprietary design does not require any adhesive or alteration to the body of the macbook pro and does not affect any functionality of the macbook.
The techsafe clamp is designed for use with griffins techsafe cable lock system, but it will with other cable lock systems and devices, as well. Every 12inch macbook owner needs griffins breaksafe usbc cable. Griffin are marketing this cable to the macbook fans but users have said that the cable cannot be used on some of the larger macbooks, as they require more than 60watts of power. Unlike the typical lock that hooks into the almost ubiquitous kensington lock port, this system works with any notebook computer, including apple macbooks which dont come with the kensington. Not just a protective case, techsafe provides a vital anchor point and the security of a desktop cable locking system. Griffin is set to release a new version of the breaksafe cable released last year for the macbook, this time for the 100watt macbook pro.
Griffins techsafe cable lock design makes it possible to secure laptops like the macbook air that dont have a kensington lock port. Gone are the days of needing different cables for your wall chargers, hard drives, and printer. That changes for any 12inch macbook owner if they pick up griffins newlyintroduced breaksafe magnetic usbc power cable, which adds a little magsafe design to the usbc cable. Griffin technology techsafe cable lock system and locking. Jan 06, 2011 the techsafe clamp is designed for use with griffins techsafe cable lock system, but it will with other cable lock systems and devices, as well. Macbook pro inch, 2016 or later macbook pro 15inch, 2016 to 2019 macbook pro retina, 15inch, mid2012 to 2015. Plus its not that hard to unplug usbc, its nothing like the old powerbook chargers that printed the need for a breakaway cable. I think this is the best workaround for locking the mbpr. It does what it says, namely powers a macbook and breaks away when the cable is snagged thanks to the patented quickrelease magnetic connector.
The new macbook pro with retina display mbpr doesnt have a security slot for a locking cable. The intention is to discourage the quick unplanned theft. One of the most interesting accessories that came out of the consumer electronics show earlier this year was griffins breaksafe magnetic usbc. Macbook pros before 2012 have a kensington security slot to accept a locking cable. Well known ios accessory maker griffin technology just announced the techsafe case for ipad 2, a protective polycarbonate case equipped with.
Also, when a macbook no longer can hold a charge, cutting the power so easily can corrupt data. The case itself is said to be a good, protective one and also offers this handy extra functionality. Griffin has reinvented three of our most requested connectors as easytopack, notangle minicables. Griffins cable accessories at ces clutzproofs all your usb. The system comes with three metal clamps that you feed between the laptops lid. I wondered why, and so i visited my local apple retail store for an explanation. Macbook pro lvds display cable service replacement parts for the 15 inch macbook pro series mac parts and send in mac repair service for your apple macbook, macbook. Usb to miniusb used in cameras, mp3 players and many portable usb devices, usb to microusb used in smartphones and compact usb players, and usb to apples 30pin universal dock connector used in ipod. Instead of relying on a kensington slot, this lock has a steel security blade that slips though the hinge of your laptop and stays in place whether its opened or closed. How protect my new macbook pro retina dis apple community. There are two parts to the system a small dongle that is inserted into the usbc. Both new products will be available in the first quarter of 2011. Griffins techsafe cable lock combines the best of both security and mobility.
Aptly named the breaksafe usbc cable, this is basically an addon magsafe connector. Griffin introduces breaksafe magnetic usbc power cable. New griffin technology techsafe cable lock for laptop and macbook. Macbook pro macrumors attracts a broad audience of both consumers and professionals interested in the latest technologies and products. When apple introduced the new macbook in early 2015, with usbc, the legendary magsafe power connector had to go. I spoke with griffin and the techsafe does not work with the new retina model. No kensington lock on retina mac book pros macrumors forums. The griffin breaksafe usbc cable is designed to prevent just that.
Griffin techsafe cable lock system for portable computers. Best security cable macbook pro laptop 20 macrumors forums. Patented hardened steel security blade slides through your laptops hinge to create a secure. Magsafe connector for new macbook pro on kickstarter. Griffin breaksafe magnetic usbc cable brings magsafe to. Sep 28, 2011 the griffin techsafe case has been designed to protect your ipad 2 from bumps and scratches, but also locks securely around your ipad 2 and provides a two secure anchor points which can be used. One cable, all of your devices usbc features a unified connector for your computer and your devices. Apr 29, 2016 aptly named the breaksafe usbc cable, this is basically an addon magsafe connector. Griffin techsafe cable lock hooked up to macbook pro. With the new 12inch macbook, however, that fear might not be as easily quenched, as it doesnt feature a magsafe design.
Any way is the right way usbc incorporates a reversible connector, which means theres no wrong way to plug in. Why the macbook pro retina doesnt have a security slot. Apple macbook scores magsafe with griffin breaksafe usbc cable. Secure a laptop with griffins techsafe cable locking system. I am using the griffin cable locking system with my lenovo yoga ultrabook and with the lockblade no. Griffins breaksafe usbc cable replicates magsafe for the. Ledge lock slot adapter for macbook pro touch bar and 15. A simple lock slot on the macbook pro retina would have been a much better answer, but that is bad on apple. Apr 21, 2016 griffin technology has announced that its breaksafe magnetic usbc power cable for the 12inch retina macbook, including the new early 2016 model introduced earlier this week, will start shipping.
Magsafe connector for new macbook pro on kickstarter mac this isnt my kickstarter, but i like looking through the site on a regular basis to see the cool technology coming out of todays startups. Breaksafe is a magsafe replacement for the new macbook pro. Griffin technology gc42251 breaksafe magnetic usbc. This item griffin techsafe cable locking system for laptops gc16046 kensington macbook and surface laptop locking station with combo lock cable k64454ww b06xp2khdz kensington combination cable lock for laptops and other devices k64673am b005j7y99w. Apr 23, 2016 one of the most interesting accessories that came out of the consumer electronics show earlier this year was griffins breaksafe magnetic usbc power cable. Griffin to release a 100watt breaksafe cable for macbook pro. Ledge macbook pro touch bar lock adapter compulocks. Griffin introduces magsafelike usbc cable for the macbook pro.
Griffin techsafe case locks down your ipad 2 9to5mac. Griffins breaksafe cable provides handy magnetic usb. Clearly with a pair of pliers and some force the system could be broken, but then this is the same with the kensington system. Sep 28, 2011 griffin has released their new techsafe case for the ipad 2 this week. There are two parts to the system a small dongle that is inserted into the usbc port and the cable itself. Jul 21, 2011 griffin technology announced a new techsafe cable locking system designed to keep your laptop in place when thieves might potentially walk off with it. Griffin technology announced a new techsafe cable locking system designed to keep your laptop in place when thieves might potentially walk off with it. Griffins new usbc dock can charge a 15inch macbook pro. Apple macbook scores magsafe with griffin breaksafe usbc.