Worth Magazine Editors Pick the Best of Everything in Products and Services
NEW YORK — June 27, 2002 — Who tops the list when it comes to the very best in everything?
Worth magazine's Fourth Annual A-list reveals the creme-de-la-creme of services and products – along with the first runner-up — in 21 categories. This year's A-List has a new twist with editors taking over from readers the job of naming their favorite sources for financial news and advice, their favorite cars, favorite gadgets, favorite investment services and products. From top rated JetBlue Airways — to runner-up Midwest Express, who makes the grade may surprise you!
Luxury Car:
Editors' Choice: BMW 745Li
Runner-Up: Mercedes-Benz S600
Airline:
Editors' Choice: JetBlue Airways
Runner-Up: Midwest Express Airlines
Travel Web Site:
Editors' Choice: Travelocity
Runner-Up: Expedia
Luxury Watchmaker:
Editors' Choice: Patek Philippe
Runner-Up:A. Lange & Sohne
Luxury Hotel Chain:
Editors' Choice: The Four Seasons
Runner-Up: Relais & Chateaux
PDA:
Editors' Choice: Sony Clie NR70V
Runner-Up: Palm i705
Laptop Computer:
Editors' Choice: Sony Vaio R505
Runner-Up: Apple Titanium Powerbook G4
Cellular Phone Service:
Editors' Choice: Verizon Wireless
Runner-Up: Nextel Communications
Gaming/Entertainment System:
Editors' Choice: Microsoft Xbox
Runner-Up: Nintendo Game Boy Advance
Broker/Full Service:
Editors' Choice: A.G. Edwards
Runner-Up: Bear Stearns
Broker/Online:
Editors' Choice: Fidelity Investments
Runner-Up: Scottrade
Mutual Fund Family:
Editors' Choice: Franklin Templeton
Runner-Up: Vanguard
Financial Show:
Editors' Choice: Squawk Box
Runner-Up: Marketplace
Financial Web Site:
Editors' Choice: Yahoo Finance
Runner-Up: TheStreet.com
Financial Newsletter:
Editors' Choice: The Prudent Speculator
Runner-Up: Independent Adviser for Vanguard Investors
Financial Software:
Editors' Choice: Intuit Quicken 2002
Runner-Up: Microsoft Money
Private Bank:
Editors' Choice: J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Runner-Up: Citigroup Private Bank
Online Bank:
Editors' Choice: Northern Trust
Runner-Up: Citibank
Insurance/Life:
Editors' Choice: Northwestern Mutual
Runner-Up: Pacific Life
Insurance/Auto & Home:
Editors' Choice: Chubb
Runner-Up: AIG
Winemaker:
Editors' Choice: Hess Collection
Runner-Up: Penfolds
Fourteen Worth editors, writers and reporters sought out the finest goods and services, relying on the expertise gained in three years of compiling and analyzing recommendations from readers. The list was expanded from 18 to 21 categories this year, adding cell phone service, wine, and game consoles. Before the winners were chosen, Worth read the reviews, quizzed the experts, and even tried out their finds when possible. As in previous years, a remarkable runner-up was selected in each category — and in each case Worth allowed quality, value, service, breadth of features, and ease of use to be the ultimate guides.
Worth, the monthly magazine edited for the dynamic wealth market, reaches active investors, business leaders and luxury connoisseurs with a median net worth of $1.2 million. The July/August issue will be available on newsstands July 2.
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Worth Magazine, New York
Susan Blankman, 212/724-6383