. It’s a simple, functional device.</p>
<p>But it’s a device that’s being replaced, and that is the fault of the Slanket. Slanket has taken your cozy pal and added sleeves, so you can do your things you need to do while staying warm at the same time. Want to check your email but don’t want your shoulders to get that dreadful sudden chill? Slanket is for you, friend.</p>
<p>And Slanket is stylish, coming in five colors, from Ruby Wine (dark red) to Castlerock (tan). The makers are quick to point out it’s not a poncho or a robe, but something entirely ingenious and new. We think it’s a blanket. With sleeves.</p>
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PURE INGENUITY
something so simple….yet….so innovative
i doubt anyone can capitalize on that idea though
given there are probably a million rip offs once the idea is out
“…something entirely ingenious and new.”
Well, not exactly. My mother used something very much like this when I was a kid; it was called a “Snug Sack.” I’m 38 years old, so we’re going back about 30 years… The one she used, though, was more of a sleeping bag w. sleeves, which I’d prefer to a blanket, but it’s the same idea.
This means the Slanket is the “ripoff,” not anything that comes out from here on. Don’t get me wrong–it IS a great idea, but it’s not THEIR idea.
$55 is pretty steep, too. I’d pay that if it were an electric blanket, but…
By the way, here’s another “ripoff” at Hammacher Schlemmer:
http://www.hammacher.com/publish/72646.asp
Old News was on Digg.com in March this year.
http://digg.com/tech_deals/Digg_helps_Best_blanket_for_playing_video_games_company_take_off_
and the Denver Post
http://www.denverpost.com/lifestyles/ci_3644822
That’s awesome! :D I like the lack of sleepingbagness too. But really, for 55$, I’d rather buy a 10$ blanket, sew it up into sleeves myself, and spend the remaining 45$ on music or something XD
$55 does seem steep and I whole heartedly agree with you Elodie.
“And Slanket is stylish”
What passes for stylish amongst you Tech types is _almost_ endearing
Style-ish, is perhaps more like it. As in, “not quite in style, but close. Style-ish.”
Oooooh Francis Burdett: you get bonus points on the Snarky chart. That was good. :)
Why not just visit “The Big Man” shop?
Great idea…but $55? They got a but greedy…I agree with peter. Peace!!!