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    Retractable USB & Ethernet combos

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by PHiZ, Aug 23, 2006.

  1. PHiZ

    PHiZ Notebook Guru

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    I just ran across these at www.lifehacker.com, they are retractable USB and ethernet cords with adapters for different USB plugs, etc. Kind of an all in one traveling option. Here are some random examples from amazon.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...7311-0916121?_encoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=172282

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001YXWWS/ref=pd_bxgy_img_b/102-8437311-0916121?ie=UTF8

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._83/102-8437311-0916121?ie=UTF8&s=electronics

    Has anyone used these, any particular one they like?
    -PHiZ
     
    PHiZ, Aug 23, 2006
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    I have not used any of the ones from the links you provided, but I have used retractable CAT5/RJ45/IEEE1394/USB. I have been pleased with them, and they work well for travelling.

    I got a "kit" of all the cables I just talked about free after rebates from Tigerdirect.com.
     
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  3. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    NetBrakr, Aug 23, 2006
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