Cables Unlimited ZIP 1394 C08 Retractable Firewire Review

Based on my experience, this retractable Firewire cable is A must-have for anyone who uses computers or electronic devices. The cable is highly durable and perfect for any kind of device, ensuring a fast and secure data transfer. The retraction feature keeps the cable neat and tidy making it easy to store and transport. The only downside is that the cable can be a bit too short for some users, so you may need an extension if you want more length. Overall, this is an outstanding product that…

Despite the excellent form factor and portability, I cannot recommend this product. I received one and quickly spent an entire night trying to set up a FireWire connection between two Windows XP laptops. Much effort was expended to finally show that the cable was faulty. The next day I bought a regular, non-retractable, much thicker 4-4 FireWire cable instead, which worked the first time. Moral of the story: Don't make the light/thin cable you need to get something working!