New CNN.com article

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http://www.cnn.com/2002/TECH/science/09/12/coolsc.segway/index.html

Months after the hype: Is
Segway still it?

Human transporter gets workout on
sidewalks, ships

September 12, 2002 Posted: 3:29 PM EDT (1929 GMT)

By Marsha Walton
CNN Sci Tech

(CNN) -- Commuters in many
cities are used to sharing
space on the train or subway
with bicycles. But there still
are stares from onlookers
making room for Segways, the
much-hyped "human transporter"
developed by inventor Dean
Kamen and unveiled in December
2001.

While it will still be a year
to 18 months before consumers
can purchase the Segway, those
marketing the commercial
version say they're pleased
with what they're hearing from
companies and industries doing
pilot testing."


Read the rest. Lots of info, including an account of Disney using them on their cruise ship.


12 to 18 months? Is this right? Hey, 4-Segway, does this jibe with your talk with the Segway sales people? Dupa? Anybody?

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I didn't know they were using them on their cruise ship. Very interesting.

Also, the mention of the NY Transit Authority peaked by interest... I wonder what they have in mind?? Subways.. Buses.. LIRR... what? where?

Have to give it some thought.

- Frank

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With a small army of them, Disney could use them to dynamically stabilize the ship in rough seas.