Worth it to get a laptop lock?

I'm getting a new Macbook Pro before I go to uni (2012)... Many people have suggested getting a lock for a laptop to prevent theft. Is this really a concern? I'm going to some of the better universities in the country... are there really students who would steal a laptop from a room?

Would it be more safety-conscious to lock the door every time, purchase a laptop lock, just bring the laptop everywhere, or to hide the laptop away?

I think it's worth it just for peace of mind - I'm at Cambridge and yet we've still had emails warning us about recent thefts from rooms!

Here - job done!

I'm getting a new Macbook Pro before I go to uni (2012)... Many people have suggested getting a lock for a laptop to prevent theft. Is this really a concern? I'm going to some of the better universities in the country... are there really students who would steal a laptop from a room?

Would it be more safety-conscious to lock the door every time, purchase a laptop lock, just bring the laptop everywhere, or to hide the laptop away?

Thefts occur in all universities and campuses.

You should lock your door (10 seconds?). You'll almost certainly be told to to do this at all times, even at night (just to prevent drunks barging in by accident, or just people feeling mischievous).

If it's going to stay on your desk then you might as well use a Kensington lock. It might not be easy finding something to tie it to though. They don't cost much.

Should I lock my other stuff too? (e.g. suitcase, which would hold my passport and other important things) Basically should I just lock everything when I'm not in the room?

Where should I keep my money, if not on my person? If I have extra, should I just bring it with me?

Thanks.

Dont see why not. Wont cost much for that extra piece of mind. But as others suggested just keep the door locked.

Should I lock my other stuff too? (e.g. suitcase, which would hold my passport and other important things) Basically should I just lock everything when I'm not in the room?

Where should I keep my money, if not on my person? If I have extra, should I just bring it with me?

Thanks.

Just lock your door when you're not in the room (and when you're sleeping or in the shower)!

You need to remember that a person who steals your laptop from your room will be aware that you've left. At the same time, you can't become paranoid about all your neighbours.

I'm sure advice threads on here and checklists would have you bring a valuables box for your passport etc., but a thief would just take the box.

By the way, you can buy a security tracking service for your laptop, and some are free. Apple will probably extend the location tracking service to Macbooks soon as well.

Just keep an eye on things basically, don't leave them unattended, and don't be naive.

What about my flatmate(s), should I still lock my things if they're in the room but I'm away?

Thanks for the advice. Yeah, I have that 'Find my Phone' app already... Hope they do extend it to macbooks before I get to uni.

I suggest you also disguise it. Stick a moustache on it, and instantly thieves will not notice the now camoflauged Macbook.

I think I'd probably put it away before going out, like in a drawer on in its case out of sight of the window. And you should probably lock your door anyway

Should I lock my other stuff too? (e.g. suitcase, which would hold my passport and other important things) Basically should I just lock everything when I'm not in the room?

Where should I keep my money, if not on my person? If I have extra, should I just bring it with me?

Thanks.

That's what I was thinking. I'd rather just tuck it away all the time than have it in plain view with a lock... if people can't see it, they hopefully won't know to steal it.