I Love My Smartwrap! |
" For such a simple thing, it can do
quite a lot and you don’t really need to learn how to use it..."
"This has to be the coolest invention yet ..."
"...it's available in eight funky colours so you can find one to match your
lifestyle!"
"I would recommend it to just about anyone who uses a portable music player.."
"Thats a great product. I want one!"
"...this product is awesome for storing your headphones..."
"I would say the blue one looks the coolest... it complements my Blue Nylon Sports
Case."
"i like mine alot, and i think that when i get my next set of earbuds ill use the
smartwrap as opposed to the geigh cases they come with..."
"I love my Smartwrap!!! I just wanted to point out some things I experienced with my
Smartwrap. I use it everyday. I hardly unwind it, and I've grown accustomed to the extra
weight. It really is very small and hardly noticeable."
"...it's just a smart, simple way to take the extra length out of any thin cord,
especially those that are on headphones."
"...a simple alternative to tedious hand adjustment."
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Courtesy of Schwarz Tech
Eric Schwarz • 13 Jul 2004 Product Details
Product: Smartwrap
Company: Sumajin
Platform: iPod
Price: $5 (US)
Rating:
Most people who have an iPod do the same thing when they put it in their bag or pocket -
they wrap the cables around the case or around a finger or two and then find themselves
with a tangled mess when they retrieve their iPod. Some users may use a velcro tie or a
twist-tie, although lengthening or shortening the cable is rather difficult.
In a "Why didn't I think of this?" type of product, there is a solution.
Sumajin's Smartwrap, a $5 dumbbell-shaped piece of rubber, solves the problem, keeping
cables tangle-free, and just the right length. The rubber material allows it to fit
comfortably in a pocket, unlike some of the hard plastic models from other companies. The
Smartwrap is an inexpensive product that has two notches, one on each end, allowing cables
to lock in place. The middle is slightly narrower than the ends, preventing the cable from
slipping off.
Smartwrap with Earbuds
Smartwrap in PackagingTo use the Smartwrap, snap one end of it on the headphone cord. Wrap
the cord around the middle, and once the cord is the length you want, snap the other end
of the cord at the other end of the Smartwrap. To extend or shorten the cord, unsnap one
end and wrap or unwrap more of the cord.
Some earbuds come with a case that wraps up the cord for storage, but the case cannot be
used when they are being used. The Smartwrap can, allowing the user to shorten the cable
if it is too long. Another use is to wrap the cord for the cassette tape adapters for car
stereos - almost any thin cable can be used with the Smartwrap.
The only downside is that when the headphone cord is unwrapped, it retains the curliness
from the Smartwrap, although this happens when the cord is wrapped around a case, as well.
The Smartwrap is a very simple and durable product, but is an essential for all iPod
owners. It is available in a multitude of colors, including: white, black, translucent,
red, orange, green, blue, purple, and pink, so it will match any iPod case, a naked iPod,
or any other portable music device.
Some people might feel that $5 is too much to pay for such a simple product, but compared
to the price of so many iPod accessories, as well as the appealing design &
convenience, it's a bargain.
The One-Sentence Verdict
The Smartwrap provides a solution to a problem that is often ignored, saving time and
eliminating cable clutter.
Pros: Small, inexpensive, and saves time when unwrapping headphone cords
Cons: When unwrapped, cord retains curliness .
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