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Victorinox Announces Cybertool

Posted by Hemos on from the still-infatuated-with-my-leatherman dept.

Gryff writes "Victorinox, makers of the fine Swiss Army line of knives, has just announced a Cybertool version. It has 13 different screwdrivers and a total of 34 functions including, according to the pictures on that page, tightening peripheral cables, pulling chips and setting dip switches. And - hey! - it's see-through to match your iMac and Visor. "

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  1. This doesn't look like much . . . by layne · · Score: 5

    The hex set, tweezers, and DIP switch pen/probe are useful. Beyond that, the rest doesn't look up to snuff. Here's what I could use when traveling:

    1.) Inspection mirror!

    2.) Internal flashlight with short fiber optic concentrator (like those US $5 attachments for Mag lights) hinged opposite so it can be directed at the mirror.

    3.) Guillotine-style wire stripper (like a cigar snip with distension tension).

    4.)Ratchet crimper for RJ-11. (move it over for second crimp on RJ-45).

    5.)Ratchet screwdriver with long, thin extension.

    6.) Flip out RJ-11 or RJ-45 coupler and MDI-X adapter. (Use snap in modules for what you need to carry.)

    7.) Maybe a basic voltmeter?

    8.) Magnifier. (Great for fiber too)

    9.) TP time domain reflectometer :) or simple cable tester and a toothbrush for those 3AM-in-wiring-closet moments.

    10.) Pill holder. (hari-kiri, headaches, irregularity, gastic reflux, ulcer, anti-hair loss, stimulants, sedatives, etc.)