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If you think that a winter holiday in the Alps consists of a back to basics chalet with hot running water as your only luxury you would be wrong. Aside from having the finest fittings and fixtures that money can buy, they also come equipped with the latest electronic gadgetry to keep you amused as a refreshing alternative to the traditional après ski activities. Widescreen TVs, DVD players and even the latest gaming consoles are increasingly common in fully serviced ski chalets as they are no longer the additional luxuries that they were once considered to be.

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Turn off your notebook’s Bluetooth activation switch if it is not in use to extend your device’s runtime and battery life.

Running several applications such as multiple multimedia programs at the same time can drain your notebook’s power and slow down its speed. Thus, run a single application at a time.

Reduce your LCD TV’s power consumption by decreasing the backlight and increasing brightness and contrast settings. Do not worry because you will still get high-quality images this way.

Instead of putting your LCD TV to standby power, simply switch the appliance off and unplug the power cord. Remember that standby power still saps electricity.

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These extras are particularly useful to families who are looking for alternate ways to entertain their children whilst on holiday. Of course consumer electronics are not just limited to household entertainment they also play a much more important role. Global Positioning satellite systems or GPS for short have become commonplace for skiers and winters sports enthusiasts as they are regarded as a necessity rather than a luxury. If you do not have your own there are many people in the resorts who will be able to point you in the right direction should you wish to purchase one, if not there is always the possibility that you could rent one for the duration of your holiday. The benefits of this relatively cheap electronic device should not be underestimated, being able to inform the rescue services of your exact location in the event of an accident or avalanche could literally mean the difference between life and death.

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