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Travel Technology Awards Recognize Innovative Products for 2003

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Feb 18, 2004 — 1 min read

Readers of The Travel Insider, a weekly internet publication for experienced travelers, have selected noise-reducing head phones, TSA-approved luggage locks, and an international GSM cell phone as the best travel technology products of 2003. The awards were based on votes from over 2,000 readers, who chose from a short list of 18 products reviewed in the newsletter during 2003. The winners were selected for their innovative designs, functionality, and value.

Key Takeaways:

The Plane Quiet Active Noise Canceling Headphones won the "Best of the Best" Award, outscoring the competing Bose Quiet Comfort headphones priced nearly four times higher. The headphones use special circuitry to create "anti-noise" that cancels out surrounding noise, making it ideal for air travel.
The new SearchAlert luggage locks won the "Best Travel Product" award. These locks are approved by the TSA to be used by people checking their bags at airports, and have a unique patented indicator that reveals if the lock has been opened by airport security.
The Telestial International GSM Phone won the "Best for International Travelers" award, providing a convenient and affordable way for travelers to stay connected with friends and family in 207 countries.

Statistics:

Over 2,000 readers voted in the annual awards, selecting from a short list of 18 products reviewed in the newsletter during 2003.
207 countries have access to the Telestial International GSM Phone, making it an essential convenience for international travelers.
The Plane Quiet Active Noise Canceling Headphones were rated best by both reader voting and the editorial panel, outscoring the competing Bose Quiet Comfort headphones priced nearly four times higher.

Sources:

The Travel Insider, a weekly internet publication for experienced travelers
Plane Quiet Active Noise Canceling Headphones by Outside the Box
SearchAlert luggage locks by CCL Security Products
Telestial International GSM Phone by Telestial Inc.

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