ThinkPad Anti-Theft Tool

[dzilla1991]

this wouldnt stop me from stealing it.. how dumb...

[clubpenguin1help]

I actually programmed my own version of this not that long ago. O_o It runs in the background and is enabled by pressing a certain button on the keyboard, but instead of sounding a constant alarm it's just one loud beep each time movement is detected.

[toffeepops9]

wayyy cool

[MuF123]

this won't work on non-lenovo right? :( even if I have the accelerometer for HDD protection..

btw really nice app :)

[Nexarianz]

which thinkpads are compatible with your program?

[amirrorbehind]

Why not just download an anti-theft program and get a laptop lock?

[truhlikfredy]

Hi, I have on my W700ds special anti theft system build in on hardware layer, but it's has couple things what I don't want. But this tool could be sometimes handy, nice job. Could you send me a link to this tool?

[weinerschnitzelboy]

Interesting. My macbook can do this.

[sethliunz]

What a beautiful Chinese Accent!!!

[chargersfan1111]

sooooo if my laptop is getting stolen by a huge guy and i run and tell him to stop...i dont think he'll give me my laptop back...but he will give me an ass woopin! lol

[miciso666]

mine is gps tracked beats that -.- i can follow my laptop if it ever gets stolen

[Tingawinga5]

LMAO if a laptop starts screamin when someone is stealing it it will just make them run faster!

[lifanus]

like a car, haha

[ak47killer200]

this use a motion-sensor that saves the hard drive from damage wen dropped and it's very sensitive

[tonyrueb]

neat idea, perhaps make the sound come from the system speaker, more foolproof that way. most people who want to walk off with a laptop in a public place wont think about turning off the laptop pulling out the battery. i can see it still needs work but it is a neat idea...

[anakinseviltwin]

how do you turn it off without setting it off?

[tonyrueb]

move the mouse and click off, possibly enter in a password...

[TCFan25]

Next it will come with a central remote keypad and lights will flash on the computer everytime you lock/unlock it!!

[krazykap0]

the APS protect the HDD from falls

[hitachi088]

smak the laptop on the table and put it in the backpack ...

[slaterking1000]

Library hearing this go off?

[kosmosleha]

what is this program called?

[jdmz88]

lol how stupid

someone smart who would steal this would simply take out the battery in less than 5seconds

[PineappleOranges]

That's 5 seconds for the alarm to go off, and someone to notice it. This is, again in beta, so I'm sure they could make the program run incognito and the thief not even know it's on.

[tonyrueb]

to remove the battery you must get under the laptop, thus moving the laptop, and setting off the alarm

[harryalexander991]

@tonyrueb Correct, but some IBM Laptops use BIG batterys which hang out the back.... So the stealer could just rip it out without moving it!

[SSJGohanMlm]

this is GAY

[MacPhantom]

Patent pending. Apple Inc.

[anakinseviltwin]

NO! They are two totally diffrent technologies. The sensor in the thinkpad is actually way more sensitive and accurate thatn the ones found in the apple mac

[MacPhantom]

Ok, this might be. However, both do their job well, and even the sudden motion-sensor from MacBooks (Pro/Air) is very accurate (just run an application called "SeisMac" and you'll see).

[mikenike40]

aha macbooks suck dick ahaaaa

[Checkmatemate1]

This is only a software feature. Hence the notebook has to be on, so really no great advantage if in your bag in the library or bus? no that means if u steal a desktop wid a 21" crt it will make a noise lol. Not a hardware ie Lenovo selling feature really?

[mxxspii]

Yes this is only a software feature. It's meant to work in the situation like if you were in a library and you suddenly want to use the restroom, you can turn this feature on till you get back. I made it myself, it has nothing to do with Lenovo (except I used its accelerometer).

[xstatyk]

What happens if the "TPshocks.exe" program is not on the laptop? Will the feature still work?

[tkboyz]

@mxxspii link to dl? :-)

[thinkpad411]

@Checkmatemate1 Yes, because Lenovo has not considered adding a built in controller that would trigger a max volume alarm, on the motherboard. However if they choose to the accelerometer is built in therefore the main thing that makes this possible is hardware based.

[thinkpad411]

@Checkmatemate1 Yeah still useful though, lets say you're in a coffee shop and go out momentarily for a cigarette, or to get a refill or something, or use the washroom.

[jamesoleruster]

@Checkmatemate1 I don't think it's meant for that... I think its meant for, like, you go into the other room, leaving the ThinkPad on. Your brother, who likes to take your stuff, tries to to take. Then the alarm goes off.

[shen61]

手机下面的是《java 编程思想》？？

[mxxspii]

对～～

[neofx20]

wow that is useful, uhhhh just one question though what happens if you remove the battery while the alarm is going off?...doesn't the alarm stop?

[Checkmatemate1]

Obviously not if the battery has charge. hahah

[jabary980]

nice work,

i know u used the thinkpad's Active protection System. can u tell me please how can i use the Active System APIs

[akirape]

sounds cool. just wondering if it's a T61 or T61p model.

[SeikoPsycho]

thanks for this. Now i will remember to hold down a thinkpad's power button to shut it off before stealing it.

[Klibbnisse]

Or at least hit the mute button ;)

[bobbybob3680]

which will OVBIOUSLY make an alarm go off duurrr people arent that dumb.. well maybe you are

[artexandss]

Prima Idee!