Abstract: The present invention is to provide a docking station applicable to a portable electronic device and having an anti-theft mechanism, which includes a positioning base having a top side concavely provided with a positioning space and a first abutting surface provided adjacent to one end of the positioning base and facing the positioning space; a sliding base movably connected to an opposite end of the positioning base and provided with a second abutting surface facing the positioning space, wherein the first and second abutting surfaces are respectively and protrudingly provided with a first plug and a second plug configured to be inserted into and thereby connected with corresponding sockets of the portable electronic device; a first fastener and a second fastener respectively provided at the sliding base and the positioning base and capable of being fastened together to prevent the sliding base from moving with respect to the positioning base.

Abstract: Systems for securing mobile devices such as laptops are provided. Such systems are characterized by two end members, each with a male electrical connector, that engage opposite sides of mobile device, a crossbeam between the two end members that cradles the underside of the mobile device, and a mechanical linkage that is used to release the mobile device. In addition to a slim form factor, systems of the present invention can comprise registration posts to align a top edge of the mobile device to the crossbeam, a receptacle for a power adapter connector, and a locking mechanism to lock an end member to the crossbeam and optionally also lock the power adapter connector to the system.

Abstract: Systems for securing mobile devices such as laptops are provided. Such systems are characterized by two end members, each with a male electrical connector, that engage opposite sides of mobile device, a crossbeam between the two end members that cradles the underside of the mobile device, and a mechanical linkage that is used to release the mobile device. In addition to a slim form factor, systems of the present invention can comprise registration posts to align a top edge of the mobile device to the crossbeam, a receptacle for a power adapter connector, and a locking mechanism to lock an end member to the crossbeam and optionally also lock the power adapter connector to the system.