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Topic: Segway Now Available (For Pre-Order)
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Bobby Henderson
"Ask me about Trajan."
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From: Lawton, OK, USA
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 11-24-2002 01:47 AM
I saw that story about the stair climbing wheel-chair on CNN. Pretty amazing machine, although it still requires another person to hold or aim the wheelchair at the stairs properly. It has lots of gyroscopes and a hefty price tag in excess of $25,000.
As far as the Segway goes, I suppose it is a pretty neat invention. But $5000? I can't justify spending that kind of money on something I may not actually need, or whose purpose may be better served by a much less expensive bicycle. Sure, the inventors say the machine is actually a bargain at $5000 with all the technology in it. Fine, I'll take their word for it, but I'm still not buying one.
Finally, who would want to be seen on one of these things? They're pretty damned goofy looking. I suppose if I get some "birth control glasses", a pocket protector for a pen collection and anything else nerdy I could think of, then the Segway might complete that "Ultimate Nerd" fashion statement.
I'm not sure how one could make the Segway more sporty or cool looking, but it definitely needs some help in the visual department.
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Thomas Procyk
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Posts: 1842
From: Royal Palm Beach, FL, USA
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 11-24-2002 12:23 PM
The vehicle on "South Park" was actually a parody of the Segway, simply called "IT"
According to its inventor, Mr. Herbert Garrison, "IT" is easily operated using four Flexi-Grip handles. Two of them are on each side, left side for throttle, right side for steering. The third Flexi-Grip is gently inserted into the anus to keep the driver in place:
Now, the final Flexi-Grip is directly in front of the driver, so that small switches can be operated with the mouth, as such:
And there you have it. If you're worried about looking strange using the real Segway unit, "IT" should be particularly embarrasing seen going down the road.
If I'm not mistaken, the Segway can only go about 20 mph? For $5,000 I would want it to at least be able to go 45. A seat would be handy, too. Although it's stableized by the gyroscope, the rider can still fall off.
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Mitchell Dvoskin
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Posts: 1869
From: West Milford, NJ, USA
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 09-26-2003 02:56 PM
Segway's recalled.
News Story
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Government Recalls All Segway Scooters
Friday , September 26, 2003
WASHINGTON — The maker of the Segway Human Transporter (search) has agreed to recall the motorized scooters because riders have been injured falling off when its batteries are low.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (search) announced the recall Friday, saying that three people had been injured. One suffered a head wound and needed stitches.
The recall involves about 6,000 of the single-rider, two- wheeled scooters that can travel up to 12 mph. The scooter uses gyroscopes to keep it upright, making it less likely to fall or be knocked over.
The Segway was unveiled in December 2001 to much fanfare by Dean Kamen (search), an inventor who holds around 100 patents, including a wheelchair that climbs stairs and the first portable kidney dialysis machine.
The CPSC said that scooters being operated with low battery power may not have enough power to remain upright, causing the rider to fall.
Models on the list include the Segway HT i167 (i series), the e167 (e series) and p133 (p series).
The scooters cost around $4,950 apiece.
The company is offering a free software upgrade. While Segway plans to contact owners, consumers also may call the company toll free at 1-877-889-9020 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. weekdays to obtain the free upgrade.
It seems that people are falling on their head when the battery gets low.
![[Smile]](smile.gif) Mitchell
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