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Zip Linq Retractable Cables by Josh Rubin

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Zip Linq retractable cables solve the tangled cluttered mess of today's not quite wireless mobile world. They offer USB, Fire Wire, data cables and more-- all with a retractable mechanism. Among their more innovative products is a cell phone charger that plugs in to your computer's USB port. Until our mobile devices are truly wireless, these cables at least promise to keep our bags a little more organized.

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This entry posted on 20 April 2004 at 8:32 AM
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