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Gihgehls · 07-06-2011, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Isidore

What's wrong with a lanyard round your neck? One infokey base is designed for this. You can't leave it on the machine by mistake and it's available to look at when you want. I use a long bright yellow shoelace.

I too use a lanyard and find it to be a great, inexpensive solution.

KSagal · 07-06-2011, 09:30 PM

I think in many ways, all of these options are a matter of preference.

I happen to not wear lanyards or other items hanging loosely around my neck. Maybe it is from several decades of working on machines and leaning over them, or some other issue, but I just am not comfortable with that solution, for myself.

I know others who prefer it. Some wear keys, badges, pass cards, and a whole host of other things on a lanyard.

If I have a pass key or card, like a security badge, I have a tendency to wear it on a retractable leash on my belt.

Another common solution for many is a small backpack or shoulder bag. Likewise, I am not inclined to enjoy that. I wear a back pack when hiking over night, in other words, backpacking. I do not wear one any other time. At least I prefer not to.

Again, this is just a matter of preference.

Isidore · 07-07-2011, 04:12 AM

Lanyards, ties, long hair, (long beards ;-) ) are a definite no-no when using a lathe and the like, and a long scarf did it for Isadora Duncan in her Bugatti. Whatever is most convenient, except as someone who nearly had his seg hijacked once, I would never ever attach the key to the machine. The problem of carrying stuff is also difficult. Backpacks are sweaty and crease your clothing but there isn't really an alternative if you need to carry a 'briefcase' on a segway and don't want frames and brackets that make the machine more bulky. For a long time in our previous office I would ride into the office lift every day to get to my parking in the basement. Taking chunks out of the oak panelling would not have pleased the landlord. I wonder how much smaller an info key could be designed now or indeed if it could be entirely replaced by a smartphone app probably in conjunction with a small security dongle. The dongle would handle security and zigbee protocol communications, while the display and control functions would be on the smartphone.

Gihgehls · 07-07-2011, 01:55 PM

I tuck the infokey under my shirt. There's no reason for me to look at the display while I'm riding.

energetic · 07-12-2011, 04:17 AM

Just to let you know that I just added a review for that particular wristband below.

InfoKey Wristband by Funky Move Review

07-06-2011, 09:30 PM	#12
KSagal Glides a lot, talks more... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pelham, NH, USA. Posts: 10,356	I think in many ways, all of these options are a matter of preference. I happen to not wear lanyards or other items hanging loosely around my neck. Maybe it is from several decades of working on machines and leaning over them, or some other issue, but I just am not comfortable with that solution, for myself. I know others who prefer it. Some wear keys, badges, pass cards, and a whole host of other things on a lanyard. If I have a pass key or card, like a security badge, I have a tendency to wear it on a retractable leash on my belt. Another common solution for many is a small backpack or shoulder bag. Likewise, I am not inclined to enjoy that. I wear a back pack when hiking over night, in other words, backpacking. I do not wear one any other time. At least I prefer not to. Again, this is just a matter of preference. __________________ Karl Ian Sagal To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "Well done is better than well said." (Ben Franklin) Bene factum melior bene dictum Proud past President of SEG America and member of the First Premier Segway Enthusiasts Group and subsequent ones as well.

07-07-2011, 04:12 AM	#13
Isidore Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London, United Kingdom. Posts: 931	Lanyards, ties, long hair, (long beards ;-) ) are a definite no-no when using a lathe and the like, and a long scarf did it for Isadora Duncan in her Bugatti. Whatever is most convenient, except as someone who nearly had his seg hijacked once, I would never ever attach the key to the machine. The problem of carrying stuff is also difficult. Backpacks are sweaty and crease your clothing but there isn't really an alternative if you need to carry a 'briefcase' on a segway and don't want frames and brackets that make the machine more bulky. For a long time in our previous office I would ride into the office lift every day to get to my parking in the basement. Taking chunks out of the oak panelling would not have pleased the landlord. I wonder how much smaller an info key could be designed now or indeed if it could be entirely replaced by a smartphone app probably in conjunction with a small security dongle. The dongle would handle security and zigbee protocol communications, while the display and control functions would be on the smartphone. __________________ Regards Isidore

07-07-2011, 01:55 PM	#14
Gihgehls Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Galactic Sector ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha Posts: 2,086	I tuck the infokey under my shirt. There's no reason for me to look at the display while I'm riding. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "...if you insist on being imprecise in use and unique in definition, you should hardly be surprised that your attempts at communication are poorly understood." -a wise man

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