Like a normal Umbrella but keeps hands warm and is lightweight. It will be what everyone needs. Has been tested at temps below 0 and still keeps hands warm-- Chris16, Oct 22 2003 so the handle heats the hands? could it not radiate heat from the inside of the dome to keep my head warm? what are we using for power? so many questions so little time.-- po, Oct 22 2003 The cold is worse on windy days, so maybe the umbrella could rotate in the wind like a windmill, generating power that could be used to warm the handle and to provide illumination under the umbrella, so that you could read while you walk.-- pluterday, Oct 22 2003 Yes, what power source and how long will it last? In general I like it. +-- k_sra, Oct 22 2003 Wind powered? (+)-- st3f, Oct 22 2003 Welcome to the bakery. (WTAGIPBAN)-- krelnik, Oct 23 2003 I approve of [Mr Burns'] link. I approve of warm umbrellas. Very nice. Very nice indeed.-- k_sra, Oct 23 2003 random, halfbakery