Macally Retractable Firewire Cable

by Macally

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000086TJY
• Item model number: LP-1394
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This retractable FireWire cable from Macally is compact and convenient, with a tangle-free cord that fits seamlessly into its case. Anyone who frequently carries loose FireWire cables will appreciate this sleek device, which comes in an "ice white" casing. The 5 feet of cable retracts quickly with the touch of a button. The cable comes with a 6-pin to 6-pin connector, along with a 6-pin to 4-pin adapter for connecting a digital camcorder.

Product Description

Eliminates the need for you to carry a loose FireWire cable while you are on the road. Compact size and convenient to use.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good retractable firewire cable, August 10, 2003

By 

S. Tanaka (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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I'm a mobile user and I appreciate the well organized form factor of a retractable firewire cable. I especially like that the cable is 6 pins to 6 pins firewire and also includes a 4 pin converter/adapter that can be slipped over one of the 6 pin end to make the cable 4 pins to 6 pins firewire. Currently, I use it to connect my notebook computer to an external firewire hard drive or my iPod.

Pro's:
- convenient, small, retractable form factor...clean, simple design...no more cable messes

- easy to use...pull out the cable to desired length and it clicks into place...press a button to retract the cable
- both 6 pin to 6 pin, or 4 pin to 6 pin firewire capable (with included 4 pin adapter)

Con's:
- 4 pin adapter is a loose piece and could be lost/misplaced---this is the only reason I give 4 stars, instead of 5 stars
- labeling is a little cheap looking (stickers)...but that's being nitpicky
- a little expensive if all you want is a firewire cable but don't need the retractability

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Cable, September 24, 2006

By 

J. Szurszewski (Kasigluk, AK United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Macally Retractable Firewire Cable (Electronics)

I agree with the other reviewer's pros, but I haven't experienced his cons (my unit is labled directly - not with stickers, and after a couple of years of use I haven't managed to lose the 4-pin piece {though I don't think I've ever used it}). If you hate tangled masses of cables the way I do, this is great.