By Todd Bernhard on Mon, 07/30/2018
It might seem like a first-world problem, but it is annoying to look for a data or charging cable that used to be "right there" only to find it slipped and fell to the ground. That's where the Cable Wrangler ($19.99) from Silk comes in. It is a small, affordable, unassuming little gadget that you will quickly determine should be on every desk, table, or nightstand.
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The Cable Wrangler is a "landing pad" for your cables that encloses a super strong magnet underneath a beautiful fabric design. Simply holding one of Silk's specially designed cables close by is enough to have it "land" in place and stay put. If you have a traditional cable, they include three adaptors that turn any cable into a compatible magnetic cable. The rubbery base combined with the heft of the device ensures the Cable Wrangler should stay put.
Pros
- Attractive design
- Keeps cords in place
- well built
- Affordable
- Clever idea
Cons
- Need special cables, or use the included adaptors
- Keep away from credit cards, pacemakers, etc.
Final Verdict
If you find it hard to locate your cables, the Cable Wrangler from Silk is an attractive option, literally and figuratively.