When I first heard about the Blade, I was skeptical. It uses adhesive to attach to the underside of your MacBook, MacBook Pro, or iPad. That glued-on unit features a swing out arm that you can attach to most security cables.

The fact that is glues in place really gave me pause. The thought of permanently attaching something to my computer scares me a bit. And how good can an adhesive solution be?

If you have the need for a cable lock, take a look at the two videos on this page. The first shows someone trying to pull The Blade off a frame to which it was glued. Though I’m not sure this guy put in a 100% effort on trying to pry the lock loose, I think he might hurt himself if he tried any harder.

The second video is a review that shows how the product works. It really does look like a good solution.

I’m not a big fan of computer cable locks. A determined thief with a pair of loppers can cut through pretty much any cable, lock or no lock. That said, a cable lock does offer a certain level of security, especially if your back will only be turned for a short amount of time.

All that said, I am a fan of clever design, and I do think The Blade fits that description.