Customer Reviews

Cables Unlimited Retractable USB Cable - Black

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As I wrote in a previous review, for anyone who prizes compactness, these spring loaded roll-up cables are "just the ticket". Through a series of ratcheted stops you can extend the cable through several lengths - up to 3 feet and then, when finished, the spring mechanism will retract it back to its compact form. I have about 10 of these (since in addition to use with my laptop, I also use them around the house; where, by extending it to the exact length I need, saves me the headache of having to wrap and tie those loose unsightly cables that we constantly have to put up with between peripherals).

The only concern with constant extension and retraction (when used with a portable system) is the possibility that the wire, being exercised will eventually break. With all of these cables I have had over a 10 year period, I have had only one fail - so they are pretty resilient.

I travel a lot. One of the things that drives me nuts is having all these cables tied in a knot. The retractable ones work as good as (or sometimes better than) the regular cables. I have 3 of these specifically (again, I have a lot of USB devices) and have never had a failure with them. I recommend these to anyone who travels as it helps keep things a lot nicer looking in your bags.

Great price, extends nicely and smoothly, retracts with no issues.