Obi Kwan Posted December 7, 2001 Share Posted December 7, 2001 I know there was a post on this a few days ago; but i cant seem to find it. I was just curious how you guys felt about this new invention, the Segway scooter. For those of you who have missed out on this news event, head to http://www.segway.com. Personally, I was dissapointed by "IT"; I guess I had my sights set on some kind of usable nuclear fusion reactor or something really revolutionary like that. Though I think its a cool product, I dont think it will revolutionize the world like Segway says it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KordKelly Posted December 7, 2001 Share Posted December 7, 2001 The Technology they use in it IS impressive.... It's just too bad they couldn't apply that tech to something more than an overpriced scooter:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacky_Baccy Posted December 7, 2001 Share Posted December 7, 2001 Originally posted by KordKelly The Technology they use in it IS impressive.... It's just too bad they couldn't apply that tech to something more than an overpriced scooter:rolleyes: Exactly. I didn't vote because my feelings are somewhere in-between I mean, who in their right mind is gonna pay several grand for a (very)swish gyroscope with handlebars?? Good invention, but i reckon the bloke that made it is mad if he thinks it will revolutionise the way we travel. Good idea, crap application ......... a bit like M$ Windows... Just my opinion W_B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus4873 Posted December 7, 2001 Share Posted December 7, 2001 Originally posted by KordKelly The Technology they use in it IS impressive.... It's just too bad they couldn't apply that tech to something more than an overpriced scooter:rolleyes: Could not have said it better myself. I voted yes because it is impressive pece of tech, but I hope that they use it for more stuff ..... Morph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digl Posted December 7, 2001 Share Posted December 7, 2001 I voted yes for the same reason that morpheus But my feelings are really in-between We will have to wait some time, the price should eventually drop a lot, and after that practice will say If its useful or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwup Posted December 7, 2001 Share Posted December 7, 2001 I'd pay $3,000 for a box of potatoes before I spend that on a scootermobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubamadon Posted December 7, 2001 Share Posted December 7, 2001 I voted yes because as technology improves these scooters will go down in price...just like a computer game...as new ones come out, the older games get cheaper. Its all a matter of time before they will be priced, so that the average person can afford one. Kuba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyOneCanoli Posted December 7, 2001 Share Posted December 7, 2001 You probably could have put more options in the poll. =\ But I voted yes. It is pretty interesting, unlike anything else I've ever seen. Like the others above, I think the tech could be put to better use. How, I don't know, but it could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Simpson Posted December 7, 2001 Share Posted December 7, 2001 The reason people are disappointed is because the media hyped this product nearly to death. People were expecting a personal transporter to Mars, or something near that. I like this product, and while it's certainly expensive, I belive it can plow the road for other similar product using the same technology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi Kwan Posted December 7, 2001 Author Share Posted December 7, 2001 Its very interesting to hear all of your responses... I have another question though. I was watching the news and they said something about how the next morning on their Morning show (like good morning america or something) they were going to show off some air boards....I took a double take but they went to commercial. Anyone ever hear of these things? I think they would be much more interesting than the scooter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digl Posted December 7, 2001 Share Posted December 7, 2001 wow ala back to the future? something like that would be amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KordKelly Posted December 7, 2001 Share Posted December 7, 2001 I thought the same thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digl Posted December 7, 2001 Share Posted December 7, 2001 actually when I was first reading about "IT" I imagined this too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agen Posted December 7, 2001 Share Posted December 7, 2001 i thoguht it could fly. Too hyped i suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormHammer Posted December 7, 2001 Share Posted December 7, 2001 When I saw what IT was, I just rolled my eyes. Hype never fails to disappoint. The next thing that sprung into my mind was all of those old cartoons with robots rolling around on one wheel. I guess that'll be possible now... I suppose it will have some usefulness, but I can't see everyone suddenly going out and buying one. (You watch...I'll be eating my words in 20 years ). Now, something that would really revolutionise the world is finding a way to stop these damned big rocks from falling on our heads and wiping out 90 per cent of all species. If someone can do that...I'll be impressed. j/k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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