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Revolving USB ports for health and happiness

Colorful ports can help avoid unsightly tangles

Mike Yamamoto Staff Writer, CNET News.com
Mike Yamamoto is an executive editor for CNET News.com.
Mike Yamamoto

It's been noted more than a few times that some of us at Crave have issues where cables are concerned. (We try not to talk about it, for Erica's sake.)

Apacer

So we're always pleased to see a product that helps manage the inevitable tangle of unsightly wires we so dread, such as these revolving USB ports we happened to see on Gizmowatch. The proliferation of USB devices--and lack of ports in our older computers--has led to some unruly and possibly hazardous combinations in our immediate areas, and we fear that the fire marshal may be onto us. A big part of the problem is USB plugs we've unwisely forced into their slots.

Apacer has addressed this challenge with a simple solution (always the best kind), which keeps those fat plugs from getting into a shoving match at the expense of your personal safety. The colors make us happy too.