GadgetReview

There’s home made kit and then there’s HOME MADE KIT.  The ‘Secret Knock Detecting Lock’ is a complete slam dunk.  Built from an adrino board, pvc piping and a set of suction cups, the device attaches to the door and when it detects a preprogrammed knock (based on rhythm – it can be faster or slower) it activates its motor and physically turns the deadbolt.  A set of LED lights indicate when a knock is detected and flashes from red to green when the correct secret key has been entered.  To program the little doodad you simply press a red button and then knock out the key – I suggest doing this on a bathroom door away from eaves dropping ear.  Make this and I’d totally buy it.  Check the video below. …Continue reading: Secret Knock Door Lock Does Exactly As It Sounds (video)

The product page is pretty void of a detailed description, but based on the depicted key the Impossible Lock is more about solving the puzzle than anything else.  It’s probably best suited for your stash of porn, or on the more innocent level some lustful love notes.

Yours for $205.

[Grand-illusions via RFJ]

You know those tiny little locks you can place on your luggage to prevent theft?  Ok, ya, they don’t actually stop anyone getting in, but at least it serves as a deterrent to would be thieves, and in the event someone does break into your crap you’ll know sooner than later. The USB Combination Lock is pretty much in the same vein. Just insert your USB device, lock and presto, your mouse, USB flash drive – just about anything USB – is rendered useless until your friendly IT team takes a hammer to it.

You can grab one here for about $6

[Technabob]

Pardon me for saying so, but biometrics door locks are often ugly and attract unwanted attention. SmartScan with taste for miles, has jammed a finger print reader into an unassuming deadbolt lock. Just slide your finger under the protruding part of the deadbolt, scan and unlock.

Don’t let this deadbolt’s unassuming appearance foll you; it’s a full featured biometric security system. On the opposite side, the inside version, exists a full keypad for programming: control up to 50 users, and manage 3 level access, which includes 24/7 access (home owners), temporary access (days of the week), and restricted access (time and day of the week). Additionally, in the event that the battery dies, you can just whip out a good old fashion key.

Believe it or not, the SmartScan Deadbolt is just $199 and available in a few different finishes.

Product page here

[Electronichouse]

Losing your keys and getting locked out of your house straight up blows.  If you live some where remote and cold the experience probably couldn’t be any worse.  Or better yet someone is set to meet you at home, but you’re delayed and won’t be able to arrive for hours.  In an ideal world, if it’s someone you trust, you’d just let them in, but how?

Schlage is set to introduce a set of locks, called LiNK deadbolts, that connect to your homes WiFi network and enable the homes owner to unlock or lock the door via the Web or cell phone.  In addition, the owner can also review entry logs of individuals based on requested entry or pin entered into the included keypad.  Each lock and wireless module costs $299.  Additional locks can be purchased for $199 and Schlage will charge a ‘product adoption inhibiting’ $12.99 monthly fee.

The locks are expected to be on sale October 2008 at Frys and other major retail outlets.

[Computer World]

Circuit City is offering the Kensington ComboSaver Laptop Lock for $20 – $10 mail-in-rebate = $10!

Add $4 to your cart to get Free Shipping

Features:

• 6-foot steel cable with 4-wheel combination
• Online combo registration (weird)

Buy it: Kensington ComboSaver Laptop Lock – $10