DeclutterIt.com
April 4, 2007

Cords, you can’t live with them, you can’t live without them. They often go unforgotten as an item that needs some serious organization. You don’t really think about them until you are either moving your computer or you need to plug something else in.

These days it’s not just our computer that is at our desk. You've got the digital camera, the iPod, the cell phone, the video game players and on and on.

Well today, I am going to show you some gadgets that will help you tame the cord beast once and for all!

Let’s start with the mac daddy of all cable organizers. ... This is an item I just added to my wish list and am going to buy it as soon as we move. It’s called The Complete Cable Manager.

GoodBlimey.com
March 1, 2007

Being that I work and play at the computer, I have a plethora of devices, which means cords and cables strung along everywhere. So the opportunity to clean up the mess behind my desk, get the cords up off the floor, and be able to add and remove devices without untangling a bunch of cords was a welcome one.

...My roommate, a woman, likes the Cable-Safe method of organization, so the significant other in your life may also feel the same way. One thing to keep in mind, most people won’t have as many cords as I do.

The unit itself is quite sturdy, as I had mentioned above, it holds up to 10lbs. worth of cords and devices. The included CableStraps, which is a lot like velcro, but seems to be stronger and less prickly, works extremely well. There is plenty of it in the package, and each CableStrap got enough length to handle the thickest bundle.

Having a shelf to put small devices on, such as battery packs, routers, USB hubs, and more is a definite plus. Included are bungee cords that help hold in place the small device(s) in place, so no matter how hard you rock your desk, it won’t fall off.

There are plenty of stickers to label and color-code your cords so you can stay better organized. I didn’t use them, as I know what device a cord belongs to just by glancing at it.

The instructions were clear and easy to follow. Assembly, at first may seem daunting, but it’s actually a snap to put together. The biggest hurdle really is untangling your cords if they are already in a mess, and getting behind your desk to put the Cable-Safe to good use.

Toronto Star
Nov 7, 2005

"Every new device that connects to our computers — printers, music players and USB accessories — expands the octopus horror. They gather dust and repel the eye. ... Instead of resting on the floor in a muddle, your cables float in mid-air, neatly wrapped up and draping from a hook. ...

There's no arguing the cleansing experience that comes with bringing order to your cable chaos. My vacuum cleaner discovered the floor area beneath my desk for the first time in years. It wasn't pretty. You may be appalled at the ecological disaster taking shape under all of those cables. In addition to dust bunnies that date back to the early 1990s, I found eight Smarties, the top of an old yogurt container and 28 pieces of stale popcorn.

Beyond mere cleanliness, the Cable Manager also bestows a sense of psychological liberation from the tyranny of disarray. Clarity of space brings clarity of mind.

Asia Wall Street Journal
August 5, 2005

"Below the desk is a great place to hide cables, but if it's a tangle down there, you're only creating other problems: a lot of dust and the danger that you'll snag a foot and either break a leg or unplug your PC if you stand up too quickly. The under-desk thicket of wires is best kept off the floor, which is where something like the Cable-Safe Cable Manager comes in handy ($35 from Cable-Safe.com). ... The pack comes with a generous supply of straps, bungees and labels. More importantly, it lets you suspend power strips and cables above the floor and out of sight."

Boston Globe
May 27, 2004

"Computer peripherals grow sleeker and desktops grow sparer, but the picture below deck is nothing but ugly: Power strips, power transformers, yards of cable, and other stuff sits in an unruly pile, providing a haven for dust bunnies and entangling your toes. A Colorado company's answer is the Complete Cable Manager: Its wire color-coding, Velcro ties, and mounting hardware keep everything not only more organized, but off the floor as well. There are even berths for hubs, modems, or adapters, plus bungie cords to secure them."
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Government Computer News
June 13, 2005

"You will not believe how much clutter is eliminated by neatly stacking your cables. If you work in the legislative side of the government, you may end up moving your office every two or four years, depending on what party is in power at the time and the assignment of offices. Being able to simply unclip all your cables in one fell swoop and reattach them at your new place will save you tons of time and heartache."
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Tom's Hardware Guide
January 8, 2005

"What was your New Year's resolution for 2005? If organizing the spaghetti-tangle of wires between your PC and printer, speakers or monitor was on your list, then Cable-Safe's Complete Cable Manager may be the right solution for you. ... The Cable-Safe Complete Cable Manager system is a great space saving device. If you have a limited amount of space, the shelf and the cable organizing capabilities can add valuable space back into your home or work environment. ... This space saver is available through various Web e-tailors for a price of $30 to $35. That is a small price to pay for the amount of valuable real estate you will recapture. It also makes it one of the cheapest and easiest ways keep that New Year's resolution."
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Extreme Reviews
June 2004

"It is clear to see that a lot of research and development has gone into this device, as they have really thought of everything. From unique cable ties to really useful cable labels, they have covered every aspect of cable management. In fact, even a small thing like threading up a cable through the desk used to be hard, as it would always slip back down. But with the Cable Manager they have included a small device which actually temporarily holds cables that you are trying to push up through the desk."
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Next Gen Electronics
October 2004

"Overall, the Cable Manager is a very solid product that belongs in all offices and most homes. If you're tired of hours of wire management issues, give this product a try."
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The Widget Guy
June 2005

"Cable-Safe neatly organizes the plethora of computer cables that plague the floor beneath our workstations. These stray cables look ugly, keep us from vacuuming near them to avoid hitting outlet strip power switches or catching cables in the cleaner, and our feet are often the culpret of hitting a loose wire to only loses what we were working on."
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Pimp Rig
June 2004

"The cable manager is an outstanding product. I will be ordering a couple of these for the shop. Cable-Safe has outdone themselves with this product... Definitely an excellent value for the cost. I award the Cable Manager a 9 out of 10 and the PIMP GEAR Award..."
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Tech Republic
April 2004

"Get a look at the Cable-Safe Complete Cable Manager kit and how it can help you effectively organize workstation or server cables."
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Computer Source
April 2004

"The company's Cable Manager kit comes with a well designed plastic organizer that can help even the most cable-phobic computer user take control of their cords."
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Denver Post
July 25, 2004

"The Complete Cable Manager is a svelte, multifunctional cradle that bundles and organizes power cords. Composed of glass-reinforced nylon, the Cable Manager can hold up to 14 cables and 10 pounds of gear."
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Daily Camera
September 9, 2004

“"They've been a dream come true as far as grabbing the cables, picking them up off the floor and holding the integrity when going into the network," says Janet Jamison, general manager at Tundra Specialties "I bought an inventory of (The Cable Manager) so that we can put them in with every new computer station we add."
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Boulder County Business Report
October 15, 2004

"IT people like it because it organizes their cords they work with,” Cohagan said. “Maintenance people like it because they get the cords off the floor for janitorial services. Facility managers like it because it neatens the look of their facility.”
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