THE HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES THE BEST SOLAR WALKWAY LIGHT

New York, NY, May 1st, 2009 - Hammacher Schlemmer announces the selection of The Best Solar Walkway Light, chosen over other models in tests by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute for its superior brightness, duration of light, and features.

"The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute is a not-for-profit corporation established in 1983 to research, test, and rate products objectively without commercial bias," explained Tara-Ann Dugan, Product Research Manager.

The Best Solar Walkway Light emitted light for 10 consecutive hours--three hours longer than any other model tested. The Best Solar Walkway Light's two high-output LEDs last forever and generate 6.8 watts, 1.2 times more wattage than competing solar lights.

While lesser lights produced a distracting blue hue, The Best Solar Walkway Light generated a pleasing, white glow that lit pathways and shrubs. The Best Solar Walkway Light has a 4½" x 4½" solar panel--the largest of all the models tested--that collects the sun's rays in moderate or full sunlight and a built-in photo sensor that automatically turns the light on at dusk.

"Not only did The Best Solar Walkway Light have the brightest, longest-lasting light, but it was also very durable," explained Tara-Ann Dugan. "The stainless steel exterior did not show any signs of deterioration when exposed to rain and sunlight and the LEDs are protected by high-impact polycarbonate lenses."

The Best Solar Walkway Light comes with a stainless steel ground stake and rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries. It is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $69.95. For more information, please visit www.hammacher.com or call 1-800-543-3366.

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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, and at its landmark store on East 57th Street in New York City.