I will note that I have little faith in such software for the following reasons:
1.) It is just software, and software can be circumvented. Worst case scenario for a thief: he/she has to stay off networks until he/she has stolen your personal information and then reinstall Windows to prevent you from ever tracking him/her down. Now you lost your information, your laptop, and your money.
2.) Such software lets others track you and/or control your computer remotely. That includes anyone that works for the company, hacks into the company's website, or cracks your password. That is a significant risk of privacy invasion.
3.) Knowing a thief's coordinates and even having a picture rarely results in being able to recover the laptop. Food for thought: If I tell you I am currently in the Sears Tower in Chicago and send you a blurry picture of myself, how long do you think it would take you to find me? Prove I stole your laptop and wasn't just an unwitting buyer of the stolen laptop? Find out who I sold it to?
Remember, it is easier to protect what you have, not what you have lost. All three recovery applications are legitimate options, but you'd be best served by a higher-quality anti-theft cable and a watchful eye over your important possessions.
Regards,
John
Has anyone read a review and comparision of Laptop Theft Recovery Software? I have yet to find where a comparision has been performed. Maybe this is a good topic for CNET to consider. I have narrowed down my choices to GadgetTrak, Laptop Cop,and Lojack. Gadgettrack allows actual recording through the computers camera, but they do not get involved with the police. The other two interface with the police to help recover the laptop. GadgetTrak also allows you to secretly access your computer and download and/or delete your files. I wish there was one that did both. In the event my laptop is stolen I personally would like see the thief and have photos for the cops and be able to download my files. Any response or information that compares one to the other would be appreciated.

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