Kensington MicroSaver Keyed Notebook Lock and MacBook Pro 2009.

Hello,
I just bought a Kensington MicroSaver Keyed Notebook Lock (TW041LL/A) at an Apple Store. I've read negative reviews saying the lock destroys Kensington lock slots on MacBook Pros. I called Apple and Kensington about this issue. Apple says they aren't aware of a compatibility issue, while Kensington says their lock is not compatible with MacBook Pros. However, Kensington also told me that the lock will work if I remov the rubber stopper from the Kensington lock. Can anyone confirm if this is the case? I'd rather not destroy the lock slot on my new MacBook Pro.
Thanks,
Erik

Zonoid, I'm with you on this one. I've also been trying to find a suitable laptop lock for my June 09 MBP after my 3 week old Late 08 MBP was stolen from my university. I read about the toilet paper roll trick for the Kensington locks but didn't know that Kensington had rectified the problem, which is very good to know. However, if there is a new problem with the lock, as you state, then I may have to continue my search. I was down to either a Kensington or one by a company here in Sweden called Safeware. The Safeware locks are sold at the local Mac reseller stores as seem to be quite good and are cheaper than the Kensington locks. However, they also have a tube-style key which I am not fond of. I would prefer a normal key like a door key since it would be much harder to open.
Here is a link to the Safeware lock at the Swedish store (sorry for the Swedish!):
http://www.macoteket.se/productlist.jsp?group_id=1033253&productid=1032895
With that said, I have found what I feel is the perfect lock albeit they only ship within the UK. I do have friends there so i may ask to use their address to ship to and get them to forward to lock to me. I will now check Ebay to see if I can find one there but not likely as the company cuts the keys specifically for each user. Here's the link in any case:
http://www.mindyourit.co.uk/Product/NoteLok-Security-Cable-?catId=a932cead-007d- 4f55-a62a-9189976e3583

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