Review on Retractable Firewire Cable 4PIN 28AWG by Danny Porter

For those who value compactness, these coil spring cables are just the ticket. A series of ratcheting stops allow you to extend the cable multiple lengths - up to 3 feet - and when you're done, the spring mechanism returns it to a compact form. I have about 10 of these (because I use them not only with my laptop but also around the house where by extending them to the length I need I can relieve the headache of having to coil and tie those unsightly cables). what we constantly have to accept between peripheries). The only problem with constantly extending and retracting it (when used with a portable system) is the possibility that the wire will break at some point during your workout. All of these cables I've had over a 10 year period have only had one failure - so they're pretty resilient. Note: In addition to FireWire, these cables can also be purchased with other connectors such as Internet, USB, modem