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09-25-2006, 11:09 AM | #1 |
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Look out Segway here comes....
Boasts speeds of 15 miles per Hour -- Range... 5-7 Miles on a charge Here is the sphiel http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/9/prweb441513.htm Jonathan
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09-25-2006, 01:34 PM | #2 |
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Sometimes I wish Ginger had suspension.
Cool scooter. Where can you drive it publically, though? Tim |
09-27-2006, 11:53 AM | #3 |
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The guy on the video says the range is 25 miles. According to another text review, the range is 15 miles. The older model had a range of 10 miles, so I'm guessing the new model has a range in the 10-20 mile bracket. They run on NiMH batteries. I still haven't seen one working but from being on a normal scooter before, I'm sure the ride is fine. At $400 each, they definitely make more financial sense than buying a Segway. |
10-02-2006, 10:05 AM | #4 | |
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Then why are you in this chat room? Do you own stock in the scooter or sell them?
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10-02-2006, 01:01 PM | #5 | |
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Just curious.........
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With a top speed, range and weight capacity comparable to a Segway at 1/10th the price, what part of "financial sense" are you having trouble with? Like the press release said, Quote:
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10-02-2006, 01:09 PM | #6 |
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But it's not really comparable to the Segway. If all he's interested in is saving money, I'd suggest he get a bicycle - which is also not comparable to a Segway.
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10-02-2006, 03:39 PM | #7 | |
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Technology and transportation merged
I'm not going to ramble or turn this into a book but the scooter in question is a board with two wheels, motor, and battery and cheap. Other than that, what are it's redundant systems? Can you play polo wilth it? Does it qualify to ride on road or sidewalk in most states? Does it back up safley? Can you stand still on it or turn in place taking up little more space than your shoulders? Will it have any resale value? Will it be good enough for tour groups? Could it be a flash in the pan gimmic? Or is it just an inexpensive (comparitvely speaking) toy? How much research went into it. Is it handmade in this country and invented by a man with a laundry list of credentials? Maybe it is a good deal for those that can find a place to ride a $500 scooter that doesn't comply with most jurisdictions (where would that be?) and prefers polyester to the real deal
Sorry, just my image. Oh yea, does it have it's own chat room or have you just not found it yet? Quote:
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