Application:

Lighted USB Cables

Provided by:

WiseTechUSA.net

Available at:

WiseTechUSA.net

Review by:

Matt

Edited by:

Scott

Review date:

July 18th, 2004
   
 

Wisetech USB Cables

     USB devices are too often taken for granted. USB or the initials for Universal Serial Bus has come a long way since its first debut on Windows 98 SE. If I remember right it was so buggy that your whole computer would shut-down the instant you tried to use anything USB. After a year or so, USB 2.0 came out promising great things, but all it was , was buggy. Of course now its a totally different story, and USB 2.0 is basically the standard since its is backwards compatible. On another note, you ever try and modify your whole system and just when you think you're done you seem to continue to find little trinkets that make it just that much better? Well Wisetech has taken the best of both worlds, USB technology with a little but of unique beauty for those case-modders that want that extra thing. Yeah, you know who you are... How about those that raised your hands take a gander and have a look at these cool cables....

Flash-Pro Cable

     Now FLASH the entire cable to let you know your connection is right on track, the built-in EL FLASH in the cable indicate that data is transmitting properly.

Overview:

Colors : Red, Blue, Green
Available Series : PS/2, USB 2.0, IEEE1394
24K Gold Connector
Hi-Speed Data Transfer to 480 Mbps
6' (1.8m)
Low Power Consumption and Heat Output
Blister Package

Flash Cable

     Flash cables offer a combination of aesthetics and functionality. When connected the LEDs light and when data is transmitting the lights FLASH.

Overview:

Plug & Play (IEEE-1394 , USB 2.0)
Data transmission indicator w/ LEDs in different color : Blue, Green, Red, White
Low Power consumption & heat output
Apply for any relevant interface device
Available : USB series, PS/2 Mini Din 6M-6F series, fire wire 1394 (6P-6P, 6P-4P)
Packed : Blister

     The Wisetech cables are pretty much a no-brainer, but the important thing to note is the difference associated with each one. The Pro Flash Cable differs from its little brother in that it will light up when data is transferred through it, whereas the regular Flash Cable lights on both ends. Both cables are a very welcome edition to anyone that has multiple USB devices. Te cool thing to do I think would be to obtain a USB hub, grab some Wisetech cables for each device, and use the Pro Flash Cables for the most commonly accessed devices, and regular Flash Cables for the others. This would make for a very colorful desktop in which to wow your buddies, and keep your system as esthetically pleasing as possible.

     As far as function they seem to be of a little better quality then normal cables which may be a big plus for those of you that like to keep your cables bundled and have to route them through the nooks and crannies of your desk. Bending cables has never been a good thing, although the Wisetech cables are more than sufficient for abuse. From my own perspective I have found both the Flash, and Pro Flash Cables to be a welcome addition to my little case-modding insanity, and I think you will agree... ClubOC recommended.

Wisetech Pro Flash is Red, whereas Wisetech Flash is shown in Blue...

Club Overclocker Rating

Innovation:

10 out of 10

Performance:

10 out of 10

Quality:

10 out of 10

Stability:

10 out of 10

Compatibility:

10 out of 10

Overclocking:

N/A

Software Pack:

N/A

Value:

9.0 out of 10

Overall Rating 10

   

Skill Level

Project Skill Level
(10 being hardest)

1 out of 10