You know, I lived in Alaska for 17 years, and never had electrically heated clothing. I'm pretty sure anybody I knew had any either. Sounds like a bad idea really. Would cause people to not dress properly, "I have heated clothes! I don't need layers!", then the battery dies.
If your phone needs recharging when you're freezing to death, I imagine that USB connection would come in pretty handy, should you decide you need to call for help, or want to use your iFlashlight app to signal a search party.
@SEDAGIVE?!: but what if your gadget runs out of juice while you're away? If you haven't been using the heating option of the jacket, you've got power for a few more seconds for your phone/mp3 player/laser pointer/heated mug/coffee pot/flashlight all-in-one device.
"Gosh. It's freezing out here. I suppose I could turn on my jacket's heater.....but my iPod's about to die! Is it really worth living if I can't listen to Dashboard Confessional?!"
I sincerely hope it doesn't require nappy dreads for successful operation, because I don't want to have to sacrifice my stunning good looks just to add a level of interactivity while I cry to pornography.
Might help with long-distance relationships, if the whole movie-tie-in thing doesn't work out. Mom/Grandpa/significant other sends hugs? Jacket squeezes you when they can't.
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This will go great with the fuzzy bear and rabbit USB hand warmers.
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Charge your gadget when and where you charge your jacket.
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That guy looks like he needs to touch some soap and water..
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