To: Skywalk
Yes, it does sound fantastic. I have been following Dean Kamen for a few years now, and I always had the sense that he is just weird enough to change the world.
I have questions about this vehicle, though: Does it have a cup holder? If I can't drink coffee on the way to work, count me out. And how about a cargo compartment? Where do I put my briefcase and the pizza I pick up on the way home?
These questions need to be answered before I consider buying one.
Seriously though, I believe it is the underlying technology that will prove to be the revolution, not the scooter.
To: Semper911
I have questions about this vehicle, though: Does it have a cup holder? If I can't drink coffee on the way to work, count me out. And how about a cargo compartment? Where do I put my briefcase and the pizza I pick up on the way home? As they're apparently hoping to sell large numbers of "industrial strength" Segways to the postal and delivery services, they must have a utility version with cargo room on the front or back.
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55 posted on
12/02/2001 9:21:20 AM PST by
EdZep
To: Semper911
That's exactly what I was thinking. Maybe it starts off as a scooter, but eventually becomes a nicely sized vehicle that's small enough to traverse bike paths and sidewalks, but not as large or deadly as an automobile.
I think people in rural/far suburban areas are overlooking the majority of us that live IN cities. I really don't need the expense of a car at my stage, but having this kind of vehicle(unless it's really slow) would transform my mobility and while I'd still walk sometimes, if I just worked an overnight shift, I could just scoot to the grocery store, or to meet someone downtown and not be reliant on the bus' schedule.
56 posted on
12/02/2001 9:22:09 AM PST by
Skywalk
To: Semper911
I believe it is the underlying technology that will prove to be the revolution, not the scooter. That's what I've been saying all along.
69 posted on
12/02/2001 10:07:55 AM PST by
nimc
To: Semper911
Seriously though, I believe it is the underlying technology that will prove to be the revolution, not the scooter.Maybe that's the meaning of the name "segway", i.e. merely the point of departure another segment
134 posted on
12/02/2001 7:07:18 PM PST by
dano1
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