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01-17-2003, 11:13 PM
04/14/2003 - "I met Dean today!"--God1138--Well, today was the final day of the FIRST Championship here in Houston and I decided to go out to Reliant Park and check the whole program out myself... |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2580)
04/06/2003 - "Segway HT owners love giving demos!"--jillmac--I belong to an University Extension volunteer program and today there was a meeting. The guy in charge is a real techie - loves any new gadget around. I had told him a couple of weeks ago that I had a Segway and promised to bring it to a meeting... |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2421)
04/01/2003 - "How to enable "E-stand" on your "i-series" Segway HT!!!"--ftropea--This is an incredible "hack" which I'm proud to share with the SC faithful. Normally I don't support hacks/mods, but this one was too much to resist.. plus I love you guys :) |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2326)
- Also, this just in... "FREE Segway HT Cup Holder" Check it out here.. (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2328)
<center>Just kidding.. HAPPY APRIL FOOLS!</center>
03/24/2003 - "SegwayChat grows to 700+ members!"--ftropea--The SegwayChat community continues to steadily grow. As of today, SC has well over 700 registered members!
03/19/2003 - "My Segway HT meets 'The extraOrdinary'!"--ftropea--Watch video depicting old meeting new - the precursor to the modern bicycle riding along with a Segway HT! |Read - Watch - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2099)
<center>http://www.segwaychat.com/images/ordinary-seg-thumbnail.jpg (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2099)</center>
03/18/2003 - "Hey Segway HT owners - if you could change one thing about your Seg, what would it be?"--Brooster--Owners suggest ideas to improve the Segway HTs design...|Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2059)
03/10/2003 - "New Segway HT 'training' videos!"--pt
- How to install the front cargo bag: |Read - Watch - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1906)
- Handling curbs and doors: |Read - Watch - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1901)
03/04/2003 - "nbc news (king 5) checks me out..."--pt--nbc king 5 news stopped by my home to see if i was the real deal. they came, they saw, they filmed. it's a good segment, enjoy. |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1797)
03/03/2003 - "90 Days - 450 miles on a Segway HT!"--pt-- hope the big take away is, it's possible to use a ht safely and productively in a major city without any problems. it's up to ya'll now. |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1754)
02/27/2003 - "Segway has Arrived! - Long Island, New York"--Segway Long Island--Finally! The day has arrived!! It was picked up at Bedford at 6pm by DHL last night and I tracked it to JFK this morning. |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1671)
People all over the country are receiving Segway HTs today! Read about the buzz and excitement through our discussion forum. |Click Here - Be part of the excitement!| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=3)
02/19/2003 - "Segway LLC ships out training materials."--cosmo--Here are some pictures and scans of the contents of the training kit... |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1551)
02/10/2003 - "The wait is over! Segway LLC is scheduling training dates."--Greenbean--Segway LLC is contacting its customers via email to arrange payment and training dates for their Segway HTs...|Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1444)
"SegwayChat membership grows to 500."--Admin--Forum membership has been growing steadily since SegwayChat opened its door in September '02. I'd like to thank everyone for making SegwayChat a success.
02/07/2003 - "Dan Bricklin's impression of Segway HTs in Atlanta"--ftropea--Dan Bricklin writes, "As part of my job at Interland I periodically have to travel to Atlanta. Interland has two main offices there, both of which I need to visit. They are about a 15 minute walk apart, and I walk it frequently through downtown Atlanta. On a recent visit I ran into a few people on Segways. Here are my impressions and some pictures..." |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1402)
02/06/2003 - "Segway LLC has sent out email notifications!"--Brooster--From the email - "We know that since you reserved your very own Segway HT, you have been eagerly awaiting word from us regarding your training and delivery. Thank you for your patience. The time is fast approaching and we are just as eager to get you on your Segway HT..." |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1313)
02/05/2003 - "Article: February Segway HT travel thoughts."--pt--February is Black History month- it also contains Groundhog day, Valentine's day and Presidents' day. This is also the month when some people are getting their required training for their Segway HT.--Here are a few thoughts and reports to kick off the month from my travels. |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1361)
02/01/2003 - "SegwayChat offers its condolences to the families of the lost crew members of STS-107"--Sunday--I just heard the news a few minutes ago, that the shuttle Columbia was lost upon re-entry over Texas this morning. This event has nothing to do with Segways, but I thought it might be worth mentioning it on the list, and taking a moment this morning to reflect upon the loss of Columbia and her crew. |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1327)
01/27/2003 - "Q13 News (from Seattle) follows Philip Torrone's Commute!"--pt--q13 news in seattle talked about $2.00 gas prices, another war with iraq and how a couple in seattle is saving money, giving it to charity / local groups, using a segway ht to commute and giving up a car...by using a segway ht. they inteviewed me- as well as following my commute. |Read More - Discuss| (www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1267)
01/20/2003 - "100 miles on a segway ht"--pt--today i hit 100 miles, it took about 14 days of commuting to hit that, i didn't count other trips or previous commute trips so i could keep careful logs. for the first 100 miles or so, i personally saved about $582.00+ by using a segway ht, gave up a car and lost 10lbs. some things weren't quantifiable, results may vary for others. |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1168)
01/19/2003 - "A Segway HT rides in Brooklyn"--ftropea--It was a freezing cold Sunday afternoon, but it sooned warmed up as some SegwayChat forum members and their friends/family got their very first Segway HT rides! Their smiles lit up my day and I'm sure glad to have met all of them...|Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1010)
01/13/2003 - "A Disney Segway HT 'Celebration'?"--by ftropea--Some interesting news..A SegwayChat lurker wrote me about a new Segway HT usage study about to rollout in a small, Disney-developed town called "Celebration." The town of Celebration is right next to Disney World, Florida.--The lurker agreed to purchase an i167 series Segway HT and participate in a year-long study. |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1055)
01/13/2003 - "Segway Human Transporter sighted at CES (Consumer Electronics Show)"--by MrTechno--I just returned from the 2003 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. I have to say that the Segway HT is the ONLY way to cover the 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space. As a technology reporter, and a private Segway HT owner, I decided that CES would be the perfect place to use this amazing new technology...|Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1044)
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04/06/2003 - "Segway HT owners love giving demos!"--jillmac--I belong to an University Extension volunteer program and today there was a meeting. The guy in charge is a real techie - loves any new gadget around. I had told him a couple of weeks ago that I had a Segway and promised to bring it to a meeting... |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2421)
04/01/2003 - "How to enable "E-stand" on your "i-series" Segway HT!!!"--ftropea--This is an incredible "hack" which I'm proud to share with the SC faithful. Normally I don't support hacks/mods, but this one was too much to resist.. plus I love you guys :) |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2326)
- Also, this just in... "FREE Segway HT Cup Holder" Check it out here.. (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2328)
<center>Just kidding.. HAPPY APRIL FOOLS!</center>
03/24/2003 - "SegwayChat grows to 700+ members!"--ftropea--The SegwayChat community continues to steadily grow. As of today, SC has well over 700 registered members!
03/19/2003 - "My Segway HT meets 'The extraOrdinary'!"--ftropea--Watch video depicting old meeting new - the precursor to the modern bicycle riding along with a Segway HT! |Read - Watch - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2099)
<center>http://www.segwaychat.com/images/ordinary-seg-thumbnail.jpg (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2099)</center>
03/18/2003 - "Hey Segway HT owners - if you could change one thing about your Seg, what would it be?"--Brooster--Owners suggest ideas to improve the Segway HTs design...|Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2059)
03/10/2003 - "New Segway HT 'training' videos!"--pt
- How to install the front cargo bag: |Read - Watch - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1906)
- Handling curbs and doors: |Read - Watch - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1901)
03/04/2003 - "nbc news (king 5) checks me out..."--pt--nbc king 5 news stopped by my home to see if i was the real deal. they came, they saw, they filmed. it's a good segment, enjoy. |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1797)
03/03/2003 - "90 Days - 450 miles on a Segway HT!"--pt-- hope the big take away is, it's possible to use a ht safely and productively in a major city without any problems. it's up to ya'll now. |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1754)
02/27/2003 - "Segway has Arrived! - Long Island, New York"--Segway Long Island--Finally! The day has arrived!! It was picked up at Bedford at 6pm by DHL last night and I tracked it to JFK this morning. |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1671)
People all over the country are receiving Segway HTs today! Read about the buzz and excitement through our discussion forum. |Click Here - Be part of the excitement!| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=3)
02/19/2003 - "Segway LLC ships out training materials."--cosmo--Here are some pictures and scans of the contents of the training kit... |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1551)
02/10/2003 - "The wait is over! Segway LLC is scheduling training dates."--Greenbean--Segway LLC is contacting its customers via email to arrange payment and training dates for their Segway HTs...|Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1444)
"SegwayChat membership grows to 500."--Admin--Forum membership has been growing steadily since SegwayChat opened its door in September '02. I'd like to thank everyone for making SegwayChat a success.
02/07/2003 - "Dan Bricklin's impression of Segway HTs in Atlanta"--ftropea--Dan Bricklin writes, "As part of my job at Interland I periodically have to travel to Atlanta. Interland has two main offices there, both of which I need to visit. They are about a 15 minute walk apart, and I walk it frequently through downtown Atlanta. On a recent visit I ran into a few people on Segways. Here are my impressions and some pictures..." |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1402)
02/06/2003 - "Segway LLC has sent out email notifications!"--Brooster--From the email - "We know that since you reserved your very own Segway HT, you have been eagerly awaiting word from us regarding your training and delivery. Thank you for your patience. The time is fast approaching and we are just as eager to get you on your Segway HT..." |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1313)
02/05/2003 - "Article: February Segway HT travel thoughts."--pt--February is Black History month- it also contains Groundhog day, Valentine's day and Presidents' day. This is also the month when some people are getting their required training for their Segway HT.--Here are a few thoughts and reports to kick off the month from my travels. |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1361)
02/01/2003 - "SegwayChat offers its condolences to the families of the lost crew members of STS-107"--Sunday--I just heard the news a few minutes ago, that the shuttle Columbia was lost upon re-entry over Texas this morning. This event has nothing to do with Segways, but I thought it might be worth mentioning it on the list, and taking a moment this morning to reflect upon the loss of Columbia and her crew. |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1327)
01/27/2003 - "Q13 News (from Seattle) follows Philip Torrone's Commute!"--pt--q13 news in seattle talked about $2.00 gas prices, another war with iraq and how a couple in seattle is saving money, giving it to charity / local groups, using a segway ht to commute and giving up a car...by using a segway ht. they inteviewed me- as well as following my commute. |Read More - Discuss| (www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1267)
01/20/2003 - "100 miles on a segway ht"--pt--today i hit 100 miles, it took about 14 days of commuting to hit that, i didn't count other trips or previous commute trips so i could keep careful logs. for the first 100 miles or so, i personally saved about $582.00+ by using a segway ht, gave up a car and lost 10lbs. some things weren't quantifiable, results may vary for others. |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1168)
01/19/2003 - "A Segway HT rides in Brooklyn"--ftropea--It was a freezing cold Sunday afternoon, but it sooned warmed up as some SegwayChat forum members and their friends/family got their very first Segway HT rides! Their smiles lit up my day and I'm sure glad to have met all of them...|Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1010)
01/13/2003 - "A Disney Segway HT 'Celebration'?"--by ftropea--Some interesting news..A SegwayChat lurker wrote me about a new Segway HT usage study about to rollout in a small, Disney-developed town called "Celebration." The town of Celebration is right next to Disney World, Florida.--The lurker agreed to purchase an i167 series Segway HT and participate in a year-long study. |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1055)
01/13/2003 - "Segway Human Transporter sighted at CES (Consumer Electronics Show)"--by MrTechno--I just returned from the 2003 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. I have to say that the Segway HT is the ONLY way to cover the 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space. As a technology reporter, and a private Segway HT owner, I decided that CES would be the perfect place to use this amazing new technology...|Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1044)
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