The Strap Data Cable from Brando looks like a normal lanyard and I must admit to presuming it was just that for a couple of days after I received a bundle of accessories for review. Upon closer inspection, a more sophisticated use is revealed and the simplistic genius of the design is not to be overlooked.
Lanyards are not liked by everyone, and I personally have never used one on a smartphone, but this one is different and could tempt me to do just that. It is a synchronisation cable that works with microUSB enabled smartphones such as the Curve 8900, Storm and the new HP Messenger devices. The real clever bit is the way it has to be unscrewed in the middle at which point you can simply pull the two strands to make one cable. It is so simple, but provides two uses in one piece of plastic and string to ensure that you will have a cable handy wherever you are.
I cannot write too much about it because of its simplicity, but I have to recommend this as one of the cleverest pieces of design I have seen in a very long time. At only $9 it is also well worth the money. If you are someone who would not attach a lanyard to their phone, just tie it to your key ring and you now have even less chance of losing your keys as well.
Conclusion
BRILLIANT!
Available from Brando for $9.
