How Well Do You Think This Walnut Pause Heater Works?

We’re always intrigued when a gadget tries to execute its function while simultaneously looking like it doesn’t. This Walnut Pause Heater, which uses IR to heat your body, also has built-in speakers.

It’s unclear how the IR heating works. Does it heat everything around the unit? Just bodies? Just water-filled bodies? How about a glass of water? Can you keep a drink warm by placing it on top? How about newspapers? T-Shirts? Underwear? At the very least, you’ll always have a speaker handy when it becomes available in January 2010. [Iradium via Trendir via Unpluggd]