SpaceStation desktop organizer

John Chan | Feb 22, 2008

As I type this blogpost, I can hardly see my desk because of the mess of cables. My headphone wires are strewn between my speakers and keyboard, a couple of USB cables are found on my left connected to the computer, and more often than not, I'm charging some mobile phone or handheld using a charger that will emerge from the power strip found behind my monitor.

Those who find such an arrangement an eyesore (like the colleague who sits beside me) will like the SpaceStation from Bluelounge. This desk organizer for laptop users cleverly hides cables and has an integrated four-port USB hub. Its raised feet make it hover slightly above the table, so the ends of your cables can peek out from the front or sides when you need to use them. Another added convenience is a paper/cardholder on the right side, good when extracting information from cellulose-based documents.

The SpaceStation isn't cheap at US$79.95 and comes in either black or white. The good news is the US dollar isn't that strong these days, and Bluelouge offers reasonable international shipping rates. Ultimately, you can't really put a price on neatness, can you? For me, I'll stick with my mess. It gives people the impression I'm working hard--even when I'm really only browsing the Internet for gadgets like this one.

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