Mon Nov 18, 5:15 PM ET Segway LLC, makers of a much-hyped electric-powered scooter that has captured the imagination of many technophiles, said on November 18, 2002 that consumers could begin ordering the pricey vehicles on Amazon.com for $4,950. Deliveries start in March on a first come, first served basis. Boston police officers Vincent Stancato (L) and Kevin Griffith try out the Segway device Dec. 7, 2001. (Jim Bourg/Reuters)