First Alert 3035DF Digital Security Box, Black/Silver
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Product Details
Manufacturer: First AlertModel: 3035DF
Color: Black/Silver
Product features:
- 0.27 cubic foot capacity
- Reprogrammable 5 digit passcode with emergency override key
- Protective floor mat and convenient carrying handle
- Insulated double steel wall construction
- Flexible carrying handle for easy transport.
Tools and Hardware Reviews of First Alert 3035DF Digital Security Box, Black/Silver
Customer Review: Fort Knox it is not
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this primarily for the purpose of keeping a few important papers (my passport and so forth) and petty cash away from prying eyes and hands, and it's served me well.
Pros:
Cost- it's cheap.
Shipping- came on time.
Size- it's portable, and easy to move and keep out of sight.
Cons:
Security- it's not great.
The keypad is useful for quick access, but the real security failing is the backup key lock. I understand the purpose of the key, and given that the batteries that come with it burn out so quickly, it's absolutely necessary to open the box to replace the batteries so you continue using the keypad. The problem is that if a determined person looked at it for five seconds they would realize the little piece of plastic over the keyhole is covering a lock, and they could then fairly easily pick the lock using a hairpin, a couple paperclips, and a small screwdriver.
The second problem is that although the box itself is pretty well constructed, the latch is small. I would bet that anyone determined to get into the box could bust it open with a crowbar in no time.
Conclusion: you get what you pay for. It's not Fort Knox, and you shouldn't expect it to be. Anyone who REALLY wants to get into the box can and will do so, as long as they don't care if someone realizes that they broke into it. Don't keep firearms, state secrets, or lots of cash in it. Even if they can't break into it in your office or home, it's easy to just pick up and steal. I didn't buy it to keep out determined burglars, so I'm happy with it. It just deters the overly curious.
If you want a more secure lock box (Al Gore, you should be listening!), spend a few extra bucks and go for the Stack-On PS-514 Personal Safe with Electronic Lock. It's a bit more solid, and it's only an extra 20 or 30 bucks. If you want Fort Knox, go buy a personal safe for $500. You can't expect something that costs $35 to be unbreakable.
Description of First Alert 3035DF Digital Security Box, Black/Silver
This First Alert Digital Security Box holds small valuables as well as 8 1/2in. by 11in. documents flat. Programmable digital lock lets you choose your own 3-8 digit combination and reprogram at any time. A carrying handle allows for easy portability. Mount Type: Portable, Material: Double reinforced steel, Lock Type: Digital with key override, Dimensions W x D x H (in.): 12 3/4 x 10 3/8 x 5 5/8, Door Thickness (mm): 3Protect important paper documents and photos from thieves, heat and flames with this electronic, digital locking steel box. The box holds 8-1/2 by 11-inch paper flat, and is constructed with double steel walls for optimal security, and is fire insulated for protection from flames and heat. Choose your own digital combination and reprogram it any time for easy access and peace of mind. Digital locking mechanism and electronic key ensure quick entry, and a flexible carrying handle means easy transport. A key- override feature lets you in should you forget the combo, and the unit's foam liner helps protect valuables from jostling when you're on the move. The box weighs 9-1/2 pounds, and is backed with a limited warranty. --Brian D. Olson
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