Tested by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute: The Best Tested Laminator.

New York, NY, December 1, 2009 - Hammacher Schlemmer announces The Best Laminator, the laminator that earned the highest rating from the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute in tests for laminating quality, 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.

The Best Tested Laminator earned a perfect score for its flawless laminating as it produced a perfect seal around 8½ " x 11" paper, 4" x 6" photographs, and business cards, and did not allow any seepage when immersed in water for 15 seconds.

Unlike lesser models that created wrinkles and bubbles in the film and distorted colors in a photograph, The Best Tested Laminator repeatedly produced a perfectly smooth, clear lamination that did not obscure the colors of photographs.

?The Best Laminator laminated photographs in 20 seconds?faster than any other model?and paper in 50 seconds, far superior to lesser laminators that took well over a minute,? explained Mrs. Dugan.

Analysts found The Best Tested model to be easy to use, thanks to a concise, easy-to-follow instruction manual, intuitive control panel, and an automatic shut-off.

The Best Tested Laminator's superior features include a 12.6" feed tray, a maximum speed of 1.2' per minute, hot and cold laminating capabilities, adjustable guides that allow finished items to lie flat and cool, and variable temperature settings for film 3 to 5 mil.

The Best Tested Laminator is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $129.95. For more information, please visit www.hammacher.com/78004 or call 1-800-543-3366.

About The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute
The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute is an independent, affiliated, testing organization that was started in 1983 to test products to determine those items that are superior in a given category. The Institute regularly conducts rigorous product tests in laboratory and home settings, in consultation with technicians, experts, and consumer panels.