vandal proof switches?

[meticoeus]

What are Vandal-proof/resistant switches? I've heard people talk about them on here and seen them online but I can't find a definition or an explanation of what they are and what makes them any different from a regular button.

[Redundant]

I think it's because you can't put a screwdriver under the edge and they are flat and made of metal so they are hard to destroy/steal.

Correct me if I'm wrong

-Sean

[meticoeus]

Thanks.

[DaveW]

Yeah, that's pretty much it.

-Dave

[simon275]

You can buy look alike vandal proof switches from mnpctech.

Here's (http://www.mnpctech.com/Bulgin-Vandal-Resistant-Switch-Plate.html) the plate.

Here's (http://www.mnpctech.com/Vandal_Resistant_Switch.html) the switch

[Cevinzol]

I like the illuminated ones here.
http://www.frozencpu.com (http://www.frozencpu.com/scan/se=Electronics/se=Switches/mp=menu_search.html)
You can wire the light to the power indicator or the HDD.

[Guttenaffe]

there are these from all`e

Domed: http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/PB-143/700325/HD_METAL_PUSHBUTTON,_N.O._MOMENTARY_.html
Flat: http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/PB-144/700325/HD_METAL_PUSHBUTTON,_FLAT_-_MOMENATRY,_N.O._.html

There you have the plastic look-a-likes:
Black: http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/PB-144/700325/HD_METAL_PUSHBUTTON,_FLAT_-_MOMENATRY,_N.O._.html
Red: http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/PB-138/700325/SPST_N.O._PUSHBUTTON,_RED_.html