Segway is old news:

[fruitfly]

http://www.hammacher.com/publish/10321.asp

-almost a plane? (and for mere 17 000$ !!)



Post Edited ( 05-28-06 17:23 )

[ILikePlanes]

17000 dollars I could build one for less than that, well maybe with the help of my brother

[poden]

It seems pretty worthless. Looks like it won't even go over water like a true hovercraft, since it depends on a wheel for forward propulsion

[captain_crunch]

Quote from the website:

The hovering scooter deftly glides over level, solid ground such as concrete, asphalt, or well-groomed grass, free of debris, sand,
stones, and other obstacles. It can even travel up minor inclines.

So it'll get you to work and back providing that you live right next to your workplace's carpark, you keep your lawn in good condition, your
spouse has a compulsive cleaning disorder and you live in Belgium.

Think I'll stick to me pushbike for now

[fruitfly]

captain_crunch wrote:
Quote from the website:



Think I'll stick to me pushbike for now

No probs; they've got something for you, too. And if it weren't impolite to talk about money, I'd say it costs pathetic 19 000 $. Not worth of
mentioning!

http://www.hammacher.com/publish/78743.a...sportation



P.S. The best part can be seen in the lower right corner: "Due to the popularity of this item, we are unexpectedly sold out."




Post Edited ( 05-31-06 07:29 )

[captain_crunch]

I wonder why you don't see many of those seven-seater bikes on the road? Is it the high price tag or the fact that nobody would be seen
dead on one?