Tested by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute: The Best Tabletop Fan

New York, NY, April 1, 2010- Hammacher Schlemmer announces The Best Tabletop Fan a desktop fan that outperformed all other models during the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute's tests for air velocity, quietness, ease of use, and features.

"Since its inception in 1983, the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute has been committed to testing consumer products and determining which are the best," explained Tara-Ann Dugan, Product Research Manager for the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute.

Air velocity was measured using an anemometer, the same instrument trusted by weather stations. The Best Tabletop Fan produced 1,102 feet-per-minute winds, far superior to lesser models that mustered only 819 fpm.

Despite its superior velocity, The Best model proved to be highly efficient and quiet, as it generated only 0.8 dB for every foot-per-minute of air velocity, unlike lesser fans that produced up to 1.17 dB of noise

"The Best Tabletop Fan's" Fan's minimal noise level ensures it will not interfere with in-person or telephone conversations when used on a desktop or table," noted Ms. Dugan.

The Best model has three speeds, it oscillates 90º and tilts 60º for optimal air circulation, and it was the only model tested that had a remote control. The fan's 9 1/2"-diameter base ensures unobtrusive set up on a desktop and the removable grill enables you to easily clean the blades.

The Best Tabletop Fan is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $39.95. For more information, please visit www.hammacher.com/78378 or call 1-800-543-3366.

About The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute
The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute is a non-profit organization created in 1983 to research, test, and rate consumer products objectively and determine which products are The Best in a given category. The Institute regularly conducts rigorous product tests in laboratory and home settings, in consultation with technicians, experts, and consumer panels.

About Hammacher Schlemmer
Hammacher Schlemmer is America's longest running catalog, offering the Best, the Only, and the Unexpected since 1848. The company provides unique products that solve problems or represent the only one of their kind, and backs its products by a rather famous Lifetime Guarantee of Complete Satisfaction. Hammacher Schlemmer's innovative offerings are available through its catalog, online at www.hammacher.com at its landmark store on East 57th Street in New York City.