Throw me some sunbeam heat.

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Nothing brings more comfort on a cool evening than cozying up with a warm blanket. Sunbeam Products, Inc., Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, Fla., has a pair of heated throws that take the chill oft while surrounding us with customizable comfort.

The Microplush Heated Throw ($49.99) is ultra-soft and reassuringly warm, using the exclusive Thermo-Fine warming system that senses and adjusts, delivering even heat. The EliteStyle II Controller features three heat settings and a convenient three-hour auto-off feature. Available in a variety of colors, prints, and patterns, the throw--which measures 50" x 60"--can be machine-washed and -dried.

The LoftTec Heated Throw ($49.99) offers a superb, lofty...