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The Travel Insider announces '2003 Best Travel Technology Product awards Readers of The Travel Insider, a widely-read weekly internet publication for travellers, have selected noise-reducing head phones, TSA-approved luggage locks and an international GSM cell phone as the best travel technology products of 2003. Redmond WA (PRWEB) February 28, 2004 -- Readers of The Travel Insider, a widely-read weekly internet publication for travellers, have selected noise-reducing head phones, TSA-approved luggage locks and an international GSM cell phone as the best travel technology products of 2003.
In announcing the annual awards today, publisher David Rowell said, "Our readers tend to be early adopters of new products which make life on the road easier or more convenient, and just as quick to reject those which don't. There were a lot of remarkably innovative products to consider over the past year, so their selections truly represent a sophisticated appreciation of value."
The 2003 Travel Insider Best Travel Technology Product Awards were based on votes from over 2,000 of the The Travel Insiders readers, who chose from a short list of 18 products reviewed in the newsletter during 2003.
The winners:
The Plane Quiet Active Noise Cancelling Headphones won the 'Best of the Best Award. Rowell explained, These headphones were rated best, both by reader voting and our editorial panel, outscoring the competing Bose Quiet Comfort headphones that are priced nearly four times higher. Great functionality, high quality, and unbeatable value all make this our 'Best of the Best winner." The Plane Quiets also won the 'Best Technology Product award.
Commenting on his products win, David Dillinger, Executive Vice President of Outside the Box, manufacturer of the Plane Quiet headphones, said, It is great to know that product excellence still triumphs over marketing glitz. Our affordably priced active noise canceling headphones make air travel less stressful, and are excellent for use with the latest MP3 and DVD players."
The 'Best Travel Product award was won by the new SearchAlert luggage locks. These locks are approved by the TSA to be used by people checking their bags at airports, because the TSA have master keys to open the bags if needed. David Rowell observed, Many people need to secure their bags so they dont burst open, or to reduce the danger of pilferage. These new locks keep the bag secure while allowing the TSA to open them if necessary, and the special indicator on them shows the traveler if the lock has been opened by a TSA master key. They are ingenious, inexpensive, and effective."
Lyle Elliott, SearchAlert Product Manager for manufacturer CCL Security Products said, Our unique and patented indicator tells people, immediately when they reclaim their luggage, if someone has opened their bag or not. They can check their bag while still at the airport, and, if something is missing -- or something extra added -- they can immediately resolve the problem."
The 'Best for International Travelers award was won by Telestials International GSM Phone. This combines a multi-standard phone that works in 207 countries with an international phone number that works in 86 countries, including all of Europe and most other major countries. Travel Insiders Rowell described this as an essential convenience for anyone traveling out of the US. No matter where they are, a single phone number reaches the traveler, affordably and easily."
Ken Grunski, President of Telestial, said, Both business and leisure travelers increasingly feel the need to be conveniently accessible to friends, family, and colleagues, everywhere in the world. Normal US cell phones dont work overseas. Our international phones save people money and hassle."
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Company Information
The Travel Insider
The Travel Insider provides a wide variety of information on travel and travel related technology topics to help readers save money and make better choices. It offers a free weekly newsletter and has a companion website with reviews and industry commentaries.
Travel Insider readers are typically college educated, upper income, mature, and very frequent travelers. They describe themselves as 'early adopters and 'gadget lovers. As such, their opinions accurately track new product acceptance and success.
Further information: David Rowell, Publisher, Seattle (206)203-5005 or DR2@TheTravelInsider.Info
Award information : www.thetravelinsider.info/2004/2003awards.htm
Outside the Box
Outside the Box, founded by a professional pilot, develops products to make travel more comfortable and convenient.
The Plane Quiet active noise canceling headphones use special circuitry to create 'anti-noise that is mixed with the noise surrounding the user. The two signals cancel out, leaving the listener in an oasis of relaxing quiet, better able to enjoy listening to music, watching videos, or just relaxing in peace.
Further information David Dillinger, Exec VP, Charlotte NC, (800)720-5076 or Sales@OutsideTheBoxGroup.com
CCL Security Products
CCL Security Products manufactures a broad range of combination and keyed locks for all applications.
The new TSA approved SearchAlert lock has a unique patented indicator that immediately reveals if the lock has been opened by airport security, and is guaranteed by CCL so that if the TSA damage or destroy a lock, CCL will replace it, free of charge.
Further Information Bill Walsh, Sales Manager, Wheeling IL (800)733-8588 x280
Telestial Inc
Telestial Inc provides convenient, cost-effective telecommunications services to international travelers, for use in over 170 countries around the world.
Telestial has partnered with phone services around the globe to provide Americans with the lowest calling rates available and, in many cases, highly economical international rates too. Telephone and pre-paid services from Telestial are compatible with GSM, the most widely implemented cell phone standard in the world.
For further information: Ken Grunski, President, San Diego (858)274-2757 or Ken@Telestial.com
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