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TECHNO-SHOPPINGA SKI JACKET THAT WILLWARM YOUR HEARTSay goodbye to mulled winebreaks and layers upon layersof clothes! Oakley is proud topresent a ski jacket withmeticulously designed thermalinsulation: the removable,inflatable Airvantage TM insulationsystem. This is a high-techname for being able to createan insulating layer of air insideyour jacket.Of course, the jacket alsoboasts “windcheating” fleecesleeves, Gore-Tex ® (thewaterproof, laminated materialthat fights perspiration), chestvents, and the sporty style weexpect from Oakley. See you onthe slopes!Suggested price: 895 euros.WALKING ON SUNSHINEIt enjoys a sunny day as much as the nextgadget! Lexon's LA51 Hubble (8.5 x 5.2 x1.8 cm) is packed with photoelectriccells in a chic little case made ofaluminium and orange or blue injectedABS plastic. This solar-powered FM radiocharges in four hours for three hours ofcontinuous use. Complete with earphonesand a scanner to search for stations.Suggested price: 47 euros.DRPAPEROHAS GONE BILINGUALDRTWO IN ONEElegant, discreet, and sleek, Fossil's squareshapedring-watch was designed by PhilippeStarck. Its petite size (the face is just 2 x 1.2cm) and stainless steel make it a decisivelyinnovative yet timeless piece.Suggested price: 89 euros.DRFinally; a truly interactive robot!Nec's robot PaPeRo can now translatesentences spoken into a microphonefrom Japanese into English and viceversa. When he made his debutin 2001, he could alreadyrecognise humanfaces with his CCD(Charge CouplesDevice) camera eyes.In 2004, he wentbilingual.This high-end toyis only availablein Japan.DRDR10Altitude n°6 / February 2005