'Q' photo in Fortune magazine - Page 5

junio1r · 09-16-2005, 04:40 PM

Its the cost, stupid. The Q costs $700. A new Segway costs $5200. They can afford to spread thousands of "demos" around the nation, bribe every TV producer or magazine editor with a "free" loaner machine, and suck customers in with a reasonable price. When there are so many alternatives to a balancing scooter (walking, bicycles, skateboards, the Q), how can they ever expect to sell machines at around $5000.

But, I love my Segway. It takes me places and does things a Q could never even consider. But in the marketplace I'm not the typical buyer. The Q buyer, unfortunately for Segway, is the "typical buyer."

And also unfortunately, the first company to market with the short-distance transportation solution will be the winner. So far, Q seems to be winning. When was the last time Segway was in Fortune?

KSagal · 09-16-2005, 04:45 PM

William,

Have you ever tried dragging the Q up the hill in your driveway, then riding down? Halfway down, hit the brakes hard. (Be careful) Can it handle a situation like that? Please report back.

THe only Q that I have ridden was the one that Richard had a Segfest 04 and was eventually sent to Dean.

We speak constantly about the impact that seg owners have on the perceptions of the general public. I believe that the Q is far more unstable and therefor would be contributing to more accidents that will be lumped together with segways... that would diminish the safety perception of the segway in the public mind, since they often do not differenciate...

This was a big issue for consideration when this thread was young. Many of us were concerned about the impact... In my opinion, the Q is not a quality piece of equipment, and therefore has somewhat fizzled out. I don't hear much about them anymore because most junk fails under it's own weight.

If it were not for the fact that Q markets itself as a near-segway, I would not care... Also, has anyone other than me noticed that they were introduced as $1000 to 1200 and now are just a couple hundred and I have even seen them for less...?

Karl Ian Sagal

Each road you travel should be just a bit better for having had you pass.

JohnM · 09-16-2005, 06:09 PM

Quote:

quote:Originally posted by junio1r

When was the last time Segway was in Fortune?

The first time was December 24, 2001: 'It' Surpasses My Wildest Dreams http://www.fortune.com/fortune/techn...370261,00.html

Fortune Small Business had a story in their Apr. 2004 Issue: Segway Slump
http://www.fortune.com/fortune/small...604050,00.html

JohnM
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william collins · 09-17-2005, 02:44 PM

No I have not tried that..And I can imagine it coming to a stop and me keep going for a face plant You know like when you hit the brakes hard in a car ..Seat belt stops you from going thue the windshield. But i,m game ..I'll try it at a slow speed down the Driveway.I'll report back after I get back from the Hospital

IN GOD WE TRUST

nathalievanherpen · 09-19-2005, 09:34 AM

Hey guys,

Is the Q the same as the footwalker? I'm a litlle confused now... see at www.footwalker.com

pam · 09-20-2005, 08:32 AM

Yes. It is. It's also about time to move this topic about the 'Q' into off-topic. (I'd move it into Science and Technology, but somehow I have a hard time thinking of the 'Q' in either of those terms).
Pam

KSagal · 09-20-2005, 09:27 AM

Quote:

quote:Originally posted by william collins

No I have not tried that..And I can imagine it coming to a stop and me keep going for a face plant You know like when you hit the brakes hard in a car ..Seat belt stops you from going thue the windshield. But i,m game ..I'll try it at a slow speed down the Driveway.I'll report back after I get back from the Hospital

IN GOD WE TRUST

That is why I said to be careful, as I suspect the same results... I feel this is why they are now marketing in Europe under a different name...

Karl Ian Sagal

Each road you travel should be just a bit better for having had you pass.

nathalievanherpen · 09-20-2005, 01:08 PM

Quote:

quote:Originally posted by pam

Yes. It is. It's also about time to move this topic about the 'Q' into off-topic. (I'd move it into Science and Technology, but somehow I have a hard time thinking of the 'Q' in either of those terms).
Pam

Wow Pam , i saw your picture in the your main album. What in godsname happened?

nathalievanherpen · 09-20-2005, 01:15 PM

Hi, do you really think that this "footwalker" is so bad? I really like to buy a segway but i do not have the budget right now...

I would like to use it on only smooth surfaces...

As i see to their demo video on their website it even drives on grass!

Does anyone has really experience with it? I see so many bad critics, maybe the are right but are their people here that have really driven this Q or footwalker?

pam · 09-20-2005, 02:46 PM

That picture corroborates a moment of stupidity when I wasn't paying attention. You can do some damage when you wipe concrete with your face at 10mph.

I've ridden the Q. It does not compare to the HT. Like the difference between having a car and having kiddy-car, IMHO. However, if your finances will not stretch to the HT, you could get it. It's just not comparable to the HT. It's a different animal that tries to look like an HT.
Pam

09-16-2005, 04:40 PM	#41
junio1r Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA, . Posts: 51	Its the cost, stupid. The Q costs $700. A new Segway costs $5200. They can afford to spread thousands of "demos" around the nation, bribe every TV producer or magazine editor with a "free" loaner machine, and suck customers in with a reasonable price. When there are so many alternatives to a balancing scooter (walking, bicycles, skateboards, the Q), how can they ever expect to sell machines at around $5000. But, I love my Segway. It takes me places and does things a Q could never even consider. But in the marketplace I'm not the typical buyer. The Q buyer, unfortunately for Segway, is the "typical buyer." And also unfortunately, the first company to market with the short-distance transportation solution will be the winner. So far, Q seems to be winning. When was the last time Segway was in Fortune?

09-16-2005, 04:45 PM	#42
KSagal Glides a lot, talks more... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pelham, NH, USA. Posts: 10,356	William, Have you ever tried dragging the Q up the hill in your driveway, then riding down? Halfway down, hit the brakes hard. (Be careful) Can it handle a situation like that? Please report back. THe only Q that I have ridden was the one that Richard had a Segfest 04 and was eventually sent to Dean. We speak constantly about the impact that seg owners have on the perceptions of the general public. I believe that the Q is far more unstable and therefor would be contributing to more accidents that will be lumped together with segways... that would diminish the safety perception of the segway in the public mind, since they often do not differenciate... This was a big issue for consideration when this thread was young. Many of us were concerned about the impact... In my opinion, the Q is not a quality piece of equipment, and therefore has somewhat fizzled out. I don't hear much about them anymore because most junk fails under it's own weight. If it were not for the fact that Q markets itself as a near-segway, I would not care... Also, has anyone other than me noticed that they were introduced as $1000 to 1200 and now are just a couple hundred and I have even seen them for less...? Karl Ian Sagal Each road you travel should be just a bit better for having had you pass.

09-17-2005, 02:44 PM	#44
william collins Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. Posts: 690	No I have not tried that..And I can imagine it coming to a stop and me keep going for a face plant You know like when you hit the brakes hard in a car ..Seat belt stops you from going thue the windshield. But i,m game ..I'll try it at a slow speed down the Driveway.I'll report back after I get back from the Hospital IN GOD WE TRUST

09-19-2005, 09:34 AM	#45
nathalievanherpen New Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: , , . Posts: 6	Hey guys, Is the Q the same as the footwalker? I'm a litlle confused now... see at www.footwalker.com

09-20-2005, 08:32 AM	#46
pam Last of the Early 30 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Yelm, WA Posts: 4,679	Yes. It is. It's also about time to move this topic about the 'Q' into off-topic. (I'd move it into Science and Technology, but somehow I have a hard time thinking of the 'Q' in either of those terms). Pam

09-20-2005, 01:15 PM	#49
nathalievanherpen New Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: , , . Posts: 6	Hi, do you really think that this "footwalker" is so bad? I really like to buy a segway but i do not have the budget right now... I would like to use it on only smooth surfaces... As i see to their demo video on their website it even drives on grass! Does anyone has really experience with it? I see so many bad critics, maybe the are right but are their people here that have really driven this Q or footwalker?

09-20-2005, 02:46 PM	#50
pam Last of the Early 30 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Yelm, WA Posts: 4,679	That picture corroborates a moment of stupidity when I wasn't paying attention. You can do some damage when you wipe concrete with your face at 10mph. I've ridden the Q. It does not compare to the HT. Like the difference between having a car and having kiddy-car, IMHO. However, if your finances will not stretch to the HT, you could get it. It's just not comparable to the HT. It's a different animal that tries to look like an HT. Pam

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