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Top 10 winter gadgets

10 Photos Omar Dabbagh (Good Gear Guide)

As the cold sweeps in, we take you through the top gadgets to survive this winter

  • [[artnid:344839|Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FT2 digital camera]]



    This rugged Panasonic digital camera not only takes great pictures, but can withstand the wet and wild winter weather. The LUMIX DMC-FT2 fixes many of the quibbles we had when we tested the previous generation [[artnid:301229|LUMIX DMC-FT1]]. It now offers plenty of new features and effects, making it a strong competitor to the [[artnid:329019| Olympus Mju Tough 6010 digital camera]]. Plus the new DMC-FT2 is priced at $599 — $100 less than the asking price of the original DMC-FT1 when it launched.

  • [[xref:http://gizmodo.com/5093890/thanko-wrist-strap-keeps-heat-flowing-to-your-fingers|Thanko Wrist Strap]]



    This somewhat bizarre invention from (yep, you guessed it) Japan plugs into your USB port and delivers a controlled 40 degrees of heat into your extremities. Perfect for late night rounds of Pacman on your Xbox.

  • [[xref:http://www.gadgetshop.com/TechnoGadgets/USB_Gadgets/USB+Cup+Warmer+And+Stainless+Steel+Mug/EPN279612|USB Mug Warmer]]



    There’s nothing that we love more in the morning — or during a long day at the office — than a warm cup of coffee. Plug this gadget into a USB port, and your cuppa will remain warm for an extra 30-60 minutes.

  • [[xref:http://www.kitchenaria.com/gadgets/kitchen/one-touch-can-opener-blue/kitchenware_1881.html|Culinare One Touch Can Opener]]



    One thing comes to mind when you think of winter: hot soup. Whilst some of us have the skills to whip up a gourmet broth on our own, the rest rely on soup-in-a-can to satisfy their hunger. Enter the One Touch Can Opener, a very useful kitchen gadget that lives up to its name: it opens your can with one touch!

  • [[xref:http://dvice.com/archives/2008/01/real_fireplace.php|Real Fireplace Illumination Heater]]



    'Traditional' fireplaces are a thing of the past. Enter the Real Fireplace Illumination Heater, another Japanese creation that blasts heat into your room while looking like a fireplace. Eco-friendly and cheap, this fiery companion is the way to go for winter.

  • [[xref:http://www.firebox.com/product/1702/EZVision-i-Theater?src_t=wnw&aff=512|EZVision i-Theater]]



    If the cold is becoming too much to bear, then the EZVision i-Theater is a welcome distraction to see you through. With twin TFT LCD monitors to replicate the effect of watching a massive 50in screen from a distance of 8.5ft, the i-Theater hooks to almost any video source — including your iPod or [[artnid:309245|iPhone]] and allows you to watch anything you desire in your own cocooned cinema experience.

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  • [[artnid:342718|Fujitsu LifeBook LH700 notebook]]



    The Fujitsu LifeBook LH700 is a 2.4kg, 14in notebook that's aimed at young people, students in particular. In addition to possessing plenty of great features, stylish looks and a solid design, it has a palm rest that heats up quickly from the internal components &8212; handy for those cold winter mornings! (Okay, we're not totally sure this is a feature.)

  • With days and nights getting coler, why not pick up some gadgets to help you battle through the winter.

    [[xref:http://www.gadgetshop.com/ViewAll/Speaker-Beanie-Hat/EPN361089|Speaker Beanie]]



    This nifty little invention will not only keep your head warm, but keep the music pumping during chilly days. With integrated speakers, simply plug and drop the beat!

  • [[xref:http://www.usbfever.com/index_eproduct_view.php?products_id=633|USB Infra-Red Warmer Mouse]]



    Step aside Bieber-fever, this is USB-fever! Let's face it, work on your desktop computer can be pretty daunting during chilly weather, and wearing gloves is out of the question. The Infra-Red Warmer Mouse gives you the option of keeping your hands warm without the need for annoying gloves!

  • [[xref:http://www.digitaltrends.com/podcasts/winter-tech-with-warren-miller-dynasty/|Winter Tech Headphones]]



    Heading off to the Alps for a ski-holiday? Probably not. But these headphones work brilliantly in the snow nonetheless, and their artistic design is certain to win its fair share of admirers.
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