ECR4KidsLock and Roll Personal Safe, Travel Lockbox, Grey

Greetings - I bought this safe for my daughter while away in college for important papers and for her laptop for when she is not carrying it. This item assembles easily and seems very sturdy. After assembly, I cleaned it out with 409 and a wipe to get all the normal manufacturing and shipping dust from it. This safe is pleasantly much larger than I originally thought but does meet the dimensional specs (I didn't pay too close attention to these at first). It rolls nicely and the lock and top are pretty secure. My daughter even likes it so there will be a chance that it will get used while in school.The only negative, and it is a very small one, is that the carabiner method to lock the two cable ends inside the safe is not secure. The holes that the cable pass through in the bottom are large enough that one could get a finger inside and manipulate the carabiner open and slide the cable off. If the holes were much smaller, this would not be an issue, but then one might not be able to get a couple of power cables inside for charging a cell phone and/or laptop. My solution was to simply use a small key lock instead of the carabiner to lock the two cables together. The key to the key lock could simply be taped to the inside of the safe out of reach.Having said that, we used an alternate locking mechanism versus looping the provided cable through something secure. We felt that it might be nice to have a longer reach cable setup, so we simply looped one end of the cable through the bed frame in her room, passing the entire length of the cable through that end loop, then locked the other end of the cable to the two holes in the bottom of the safe. The lock flops easily outside of the safe but I don't see this as an issue. If anyone truly wants the contents of the safe, they could cut the cable and carry the safe away.So, I'd give this item a 99/100. It is simple, as secure as any cable holding it, and provides plenty of interior storage for papers and valuable items. Just use a lock instead of the carabiner and it should be fine.

This safe worked out perfect for my needs. The wheels were a bit tricky to get on (and could be a nicer color), it helps to have someone to help you put them on, but once they are on they roll perfectly.The lock is secure and comes with a ‘real’ set of keys, unlike those chintzy keys that may come with a jewelry box or the like. The lock and keys are just like those on a common SentrySafe lockbox that many people are familiar with. I find the entire thing very sturdy and secure. I liked it so much that I bought a second one.What I found very handy is the tether (cable) that comes with the safe to secure it around a permanent fixture to keep someone from removing it. There are two holes in the bottom of it to feed the tether through and I used one of the holes to feed an extension cord through it as well as the tether. I am a gadget geek and I use it to store some of my electronic gadgets in it. The extension cord allows me to charge my gadgets while keeping them safely locked up. One could easily store a laptop in it while charging it at the same time. However, since laptops can get warm easily, I wouldn’t recommend doing that unless it is in an air-conditioned room.The only problem with the tether setup is that it comes with a carabiner to attach the two ends inside of the safe. The holes underneath are big enough for someone to pull that out and release the tether, if they knew it was possible. You may want to purchase a padlock, if you don’t already have one, to go with this if the tethering function is important to you. I highly recommend this product.

I bought this for my daughter to use in her dorm. In hindsight I wish I would have taken the time to read the dimensions of this safe as I would have opted for something bigger. As it is, she will be able to store her laptop, a bit of cash, and an envelope of important documents in this safe. If you are hoping to store jewelry, video games, or anything more you might want to explore other options.For being made of plastic, this safe is pretty sturdy. The lid folds back to open and the locking mechanism is at the far end of the box which makes me wonder if someone might be able to pry it in the middle just enough to get a hand inside. I have not attempted this for fear of breaking it but it IS something to consider. Assembly was a breeze, with simple instructions and all the hardware included. The only tool required was also included. The safe comes with a nice long cable that feeds through two holes in the bottom of the safe which we secured through the dorm bed frame. The two ends of the cable are then locked inside the safe with the carabiner (also included) that screws locked.Overall this safe is well made and durable enough for our intents and purposes, if a bit small.

I have been waiting atleast 3yrs for these to restock and bought 2. They are worth the wait and fit perfectly under taller furniture or a bed or in the corner of a closet.

We needed a way to secure personal items in a college dormitory. Space is tight. You need some security, but the dorm is already fairly protected from the outside world. A professional safe would be heavy, expensive, and impractical.This item has been perfect for us. With a low profile and wheels, it seems designed precisely to roll under a bed, which is one of the few places with extra space in a dorm room. The locking cable loops around the bed frame, again a really logical way of securing something in a temporary living space like this.There is easily enough space inside to store a laptop, other small electronics, and diverse personal items -- basically, just about as much stuff as a college student would ever need to secure. The lid, lock and structure are strong enough to withstand a fair amount of force, more than any smash-and-grab thief would ever apply.We ordered a spare set of keys from the manufacturer, great service there. The locker has held up to modest use over three months so far, so it seems durable enough. For the price, we can't think of a better choice. Highly recommend!

Nice rolling security box - not just for kids. I got this to tuck my laptop and other portable devices into, for when I'm out for the evening, or similar. Just trying to make things more difficult for would-be thieves and burglars. This won't stop a real professional thief, but it will take him extra time to get into, or to cut through the aircraft cable in order to take away in its entirety.Lots of room for all sorts of treasures. Wish this was around when my kids were still home. It would have made things a little better regarding "borrowing" between them. At least this way they actually have to ask, not just help themselves.Easy to assemble (just the wheels) and to secure (to the underbed frame), and the keys fit very snugly into the lock. Sturdy box.

Great - very easy to use and roll in/out from under the bed. Exactly what I was looking for.