I hate wires. Ironic that this is coming from someone who writes at WIRED. This doesn't mean that I hate cables. Wi-Fi rules and Wi-Fi drools are my favorites. However, I do not like messy desks. I almost drilled a hole in the desk to run my wire from my old mechanical keyboard underneath my desktop computer. It was a much better idea than having it strewn all over my desk like a layabout.
Unfortunately, I never quite practiced good cable management. Although everything looked neat and tidy from the surface, the bottom of my desk could easily fit on the Nebuchadnezzar. The Magnus from Secretlab is here to help. To hide all the cables, Secretlab has created a magnetic metal vessel. Cable management features are located on the top and bottom of the desk.
It's like it was made for people like me who talk the talk, but are too lazy to actually walk the walk. If you're anything like me, know that there is no need to attach wires to your desk or wall anymore. You can just say goodbye to that (not that I did it ever). I now welcome you to a wireless world.
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Simple Installation
Secretlab's desk is easily customizable starting at $499 Photograph: Secretlab
You will receive two boxes with the Magnus. After unpacking each part, you may feel overwhelmed. It is a lot. Secretlab labels each piece of the desk and provides clear instructions for assembly. It took me around 30 minutes to put it together. It weighs in at 93 pounds so you might want to get help from a friend.
It measures 59 inches in length, which gives me enough room to place my computer, an ultrawide monitor and a second vertical one, as well as all the accessories such speakers, Funko Pops, and Amiibos. Secretlab has rated its load capacity as generous at 221 pounds.
The trench, or as I like to call it, is one of the most important parts of this desk. The Magnus' rear portion is separate from the main desktop. The desk's back is divided by a thin panel that folds up to reveal a large cable management tray. Here you can hide the majority of wires running from your computer to your peripherals. You can also remove the magnetic cover from under the desk to reach these cables and route them into an outlet. This eliminated the need to worry about wires hanging from my desk. The cables are out of my sight and out of my mind.
