I don't ski, so those of you who do can perhaps evaluate the value of the new O’Neill NavJacket. It's a ski jacket with built-in GPS. Audio in the hood provides navigation instructions to lead you down the hill while a screen on the sleeve shows maps. If you hook it up to a cell phone you can get 3D visuals and other resort information. Word is that like most satnav devices you tell it where you want to go (it's not clear how this is done - key in, select from list, input from computer?)

Perhaps they are confused, but the report I read says that in addition to speed and location, the device can provide (apparently on its own) local weather information. I'd think that'd require cell or Interent access, no?

The jacket will be tested this year in the Alps and perhaps be on sale next season.

- pocket-link.co.uk