Segway, Inc. Sold

bvelke · 01-08-2010, 12:23 PM

I've heard from two confidential sources that INC was sold this week. The consensus seems to be that it is a very good thing. I suppose the official news will break soon.

SegSailor · 01-08-2010, 01:17 PM

Who was it sold to? Is it a domestic buyer? Are they keeping the US dealers???

Bob.Kerns · 01-08-2010, 01:27 PM

Dang! I was hoping to buy it when I struck it rich.

But I'm not rich yet. Going the wrong way, in fact.

I suppose this will run up the price.

jgbackes · 01-08-2010, 01:43 PM

I heard it was an infusion of cash not an outright sale... We shall see...

Cascadians · 01-08-2010, 02:09 PM

My Dr just finally (after more than a year) will sign off disability form so I can use a Segway on the public transport system.

I really feel the Segway is due for an update. Wonder if this is a sign toward progress or demise.

Civicsman · 01-08-2010, 03:16 PM

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I heard it was an infusion of cash not an outright sale...

Me too. Although typically those doing the infusing get something in return. Call it what you will.

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Wonder if this is a sign toward progress or demise.

They're still operating. That's better than the alternative.

Grizzly · 01-08-2010, 04:58 PM

Hmmmm, Is this bad?
I just bought a new i2 patroller
Part of my work is giving training on these Segways.
Should I be worried?

SegwayDan · 01-08-2010, 05:02 PM

Apple's Steve Jobs was indeed critical of the first machine, but I got from the transcript of that initial unveiling that he thought its LOOKS sucked, not the technology. After all, he DID show up, which for a busy billionaire is saying something.

Add to that the fact that Doug Field et al have been hired by Apple.

Add to that the fact that Steve has some substantial interests in Disney, one of the first test sites for the machine, and a company known for its "imagineering", "animatronics", etc.

Add to that Segway's RMP and PUMA initiatives.

I'm really guessing here but I'm thinking this cash came from Disney or even Apple.

I just saw a recent photo of a Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey performance here in Tampa in which can be seen several "hands-free" Segways in amongst the clowns and elephants.

I'm thinking that Steve doesn't want Segway, Inc to founder, as its technology is indeed very special.

gbrandwood · 01-08-2010, 05:12 PM

Nobody told me!

Jugglah · 01-08-2010, 06:40 PM

I'm just letting random scraps of thought bleed out of my head like diarrhea here (when in Rome)...

But it seems to me that if I were a new owner of Segway my first order of business would regard this site. I'd want it shut down or I'd want my company's name the hell off of it. Pronto.

Just saying.

01-08-2010, 12:23 PM	#1
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Bob.Kerns Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marin County, CA Posts: 3,783	Dang! I was hoping to buy it when I struck it rich. But I'm not rich yet. Going the wrong way, in fact. I suppose this will run up the price. __________________ Bob Kerns: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Obviously, we can't have infinite voltage, or the universe would tear itself to shreds, and we wouldn't be discussing Segways.

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jgbackes Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Jose, CA - USA Posts: 1,314	I heard it was an infusion of cash not an outright sale... We shall see... __________________ sǝʞɔɐq ɟɟǝɾ If I had known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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SegwayDan Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL, USA. Posts: 2,666	Apple's Steve Jobs was indeed critical of the first machine, but I got from the transcript of that initial unveiling that he thought its LOOKS sucked, not the technology. After all, he DID show up, which for a busy billionaire is saying something. Add to that the fact that Doug Field et al have been hired by Apple. Add to that the fact that Steve has some substantial interests in Disney, one of the first test sites for the machine, and a company known for its "imagineering", "animatronics", etc. Add to that Segway's RMP and PUMA initiatives. I'm really guessing here but I'm thinking this cash came from Disney or even Apple. I just saw a recent photo of a Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey performance here in Tampa in which can be seen several "hands-free" Segways in amongst the clowns and elephants. I'm thinking that Steve doesn't want Segway, Inc to founder, as its technology is indeed very special. __________________ "Never stop looking for what isn't there." --Monty Wildhorn Dan Swanson To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 727-403-2628

01-08-2010, 02:09 PM	#5
Cascadians Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 38	My Dr just finally (after more than a year) will sign off disability form so I can use a Segway on the public transport system. I really feel the Segway is due for an update. Wonder if this is a sign toward progress or demise.

01-08-2010, 04:58 PM	#7
Grizzly Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: holland Posts: 25	Hmmmm, Is this bad? I just bought a new i2 patroller Part of my work is giving training on these Segways. Should I be worried?

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gbrandwood Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North west England, UK. Posts: 3,043	Nobody told me! __________________ Gareth Brandwood The comments posted are made by the fat figners of the individual and do not necessarily represent the views of the brain.

01-08-2010, 06:40 PM	#10
Jugglah Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Surrounded by dweebs Posts: 59	I'm just letting random scraps of thought bleed out of my head like diarrhea here (when in Rome)... But it seems to me that if I were a new owner of Segway my first order of business would regard this site. I'd want it shut down or I'd want my company's name the hell off of it. Pronto. Just saying.

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