Archived Front Page News [Archive]

ftropea

01-17-2003, 11:13 PM

04/14/2003 - "I met Dean today!"--God1138--Well, today was the final day of the FIRST Championship here in Houston and I decided to go out to Reliant Park and check the whole program out myself... |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2580)

04/06/2003 - "Segway HT owners love giving demos!"--jillmac--I belong to an University Extension volunteer program and today there was a meeting. The guy in charge is a real techie - loves any new gadget around. I had told him a couple of weeks ago that I had a Segway and promised to bring it to a meeting... |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2421)

04/01/2003 - "How to enable "E-stand" on your "i-series" Segway HT!!!"--ftropea--This is an incredible "hack" which I'm proud to share with the SC faithful. Normally I don't support hacks/mods, but this one was too much to resist.. plus I love you guys :) |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2326)

- Also, this just in... "FREE Segway HT Cup Holder" Check it out here.. (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2328)

<center>Just kidding.. HAPPY APRIL FOOLS!</center>
03/24/2003 - "SegwayChat grows to 700+ members!"--ftropea--The SegwayChat community continues to steadily grow. As of today, SC has well over 700 registered members!

03/19/2003 - "My Segway HT meets 'The extraOrdinary'!"--ftropea--Watch video depicting old meeting new - the precursor to the modern bicycle riding along with a Segway HT! |Read - Watch - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2099)

<center>http://www.segwaychat.com/images/ordinary-seg-thumbnail.jpg (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2099)</center>

03/18/2003 - "Hey Segway HT owners - if you could change one thing about your Seg, what would it be?"--Brooster--Owners suggest ideas to improve the Segway HTs design...|Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2059)

03/10/2003 - "New Segway HT 'training' videos!"--pt

- How to install the front cargo bag: |Read - Watch - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1906)

- Handling curbs and doors: |Read - Watch - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1901)

03/04/2003 - "nbc news (king 5) checks me out..."--pt--nbc king 5 news stopped by my home to see if i was the real deal. they came, they saw, they filmed. it's a good segment, enjoy. |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1797)

03/03/2003 - "90 Days - 450 miles on a Segway HT!"--pt-- hope the big take away is, it's possible to use a ht safely and productively in a major city without any problems. it's up to ya'll now. |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1754)

02/27/2003 - "Segway has Arrived! - Long Island, New York"--Segway Long Island--Finally! The day has arrived!! It was picked up at Bedford at 6pm by DHL last night and I tracked it to JFK this morning. |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1671)

People all over the country are receiving Segway HTs today! Read about the buzz and excitement through our discussion forum. |Click Here - Be part of the excitement!| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=3)

02/19/2003 - "Segway LLC ships out training materials."--cosmo--Here are some pictures and scans of the contents of the training kit... |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1551)

02/10/2003 - "The wait is over! Segway LLC is scheduling training dates."--Greenbean--Segway LLC is contacting its customers via email to arrange payment and training dates for their Segway HTs...|Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1444)

"SegwayChat membership grows to 500."--Admin--Forum membership has been growing steadily since SegwayChat opened its door in September '02. I'd like to thank everyone for making SegwayChat a success.

02/07/2003 - "Dan Bricklin's impression of Segway HTs in Atlanta"--ftropea--Dan Bricklin writes, "As part of my job at Interland I periodically have to travel to Atlanta. Interland has two main offices there, both of which I need to visit. They are about a 15 minute walk apart, and I walk it frequently through downtown Atlanta. On a recent visit I ran into a few people on Segways. Here are my impressions and some pictures..." |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1402)

02/06/2003 - "Segway LLC has sent out email notifications!"--Brooster--From the email - "We know that since you reserved your very own Segway HT, you have been eagerly awaiting word from us regarding your training and delivery. Thank you for your patience. The time is fast approaching and we are just as eager to get you on your Segway HT..." |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1313)

02/05/2003 - "Article: February Segway HT travel thoughts."--pt--February is Black History month- it also contains Groundhog day, Valentine's day and Presidents' day. This is also the month when some people are getting their required training for their Segway HT.--Here are a few thoughts and reports to kick off the month from my travels. |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1361)

02/01/2003 - "SegwayChat offers its condolences to the families of the lost crew members of STS-107"--Sunday--I just heard the news a few minutes ago, that the shuttle Columbia was lost upon re-entry over Texas this morning. This event has nothing to do with Segways, but I thought it might be worth mentioning it on the list, and taking a moment this morning to reflect upon the loss of Columbia and her crew. |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1327)

01/27/2003 - "Q13 News (from Seattle) follows Philip Torrone's Commute!"--pt--q13 news in seattle talked about $2.00 gas prices, another war with iraq and how a couple in seattle is saving money, giving it to charity / local groups, using a segway ht to commute and giving up a car...by using a segway ht. they inteviewed me- as well as following my commute. |Read More - Discuss| (www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1267)

01/20/2003 - "100 miles on a segway ht"--pt--today i hit 100 miles, it took about 14 days of commuting to hit that, i didn't count other trips or previous commute trips so i could keep careful logs. for the first 100 miles or so, i personally saved about $582.00+ by using a segway ht, gave up a car and lost 10lbs. some things weren't quantifiable, results may vary for others. |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1168)

01/19/2003 - "A Segway HT rides in Brooklyn"--ftropea--It was a freezing cold Sunday afternoon, but it sooned warmed up as some SegwayChat forum members and their friends/family got their very first Segway HT rides! Their smiles lit up my day and I'm sure glad to have met all of them...|Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1010)

01/13/2003 - "A Disney Segway HT 'Celebration'?"--by ftropea--Some interesting news..A SegwayChat lurker wrote me about a new Segway HT usage study about to rollout in a small, Disney-developed town called "Celebration." The town of Celebration is right next to Disney World, Florida.--The lurker agreed to purchase an i167 series Segway HT and participate in a year-long study. |Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1055)

01/13/2003 - "Segway Human Transporter sighted at CES (Consumer Electronics Show)"--by MrTechno--I just returned from the 2003 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. I have to say that the Segway HT is the ONLY way to cover the 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space. As a technology reporter, and a private Segway HT owner, I decided that CES would be the perfect place to use this amazing new technology...|Read More - Discuss| (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1044)

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01-19-2003, 10:37 PM

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01/07/2003
- "Segwaying to Costco!" - by ftropea
-
OK, now we're cooking - literally!--One of the things I promised my
wife I'd do with the Segway HT was to shop at Costco (a food
superstore) instead of the local grocery. The idea was to save 20% -
30% (sometimes more) on food items. Everything is marked up around
here at the local shops.
<a target="_self" href="http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=945" style="text-decoration: none">
<Read More - Discuss></a>

../images/bd14868_.gif "Segway
Cyclometer Installation"- by pt - Wouldn't it be
nice to know how far you've traveled on a trip, or how far you've
traveled since you purchased your segway? A cyclometer is what
bicyclist use to track speed and distance and it's not too difficult
to install on your Segway.
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bookofseg.com/cyclo/index.html" style="text-decoration: none">
<Click here to learn more></a>

01/05/2003
- "www.BookofSeg.com (http://www.bookofseg.com)
gets Slashdotted!"-ftropea- One of
the best Segway HT owner sites - Book Of Seg, run by Philip M Torrone,
gets
slashdotted. Hope his server is holding up! ;)
<a target="_self" href="http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=948" style="text-decoration: none">
<Read More - Discuss></a>

01/03/2003
- SegwayChat's "Is the Segway HT sidewalk legal in your state?"
section has been completely revamped.
<a target="_self" href="http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/legal_states.asp" style="text-decoration: none">
Check it out!</a>

See any problems or want to suggestion some additions?
<a target="_self" href="http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=910" style="text-decoration: none">
<Post them here></a>

Pedestrian lobbyists in San Francisco are trying to ban
Segway HTs from the sidewalks without a fair shake.

<a target="_self" href="http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=877" style="text-decoration: none">
<Discuss this issue and find out what you can do about it!></a>

01/01/2003
- "Happy New Year From SegwayChat"--by Brooster and the rest of
the Founding Members--<a target="_self" href="http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=878" style="text-decoration: none"><Read
the well wishes here!></a>

12/30/02 - "On
the Collectibility of the Segway HT i167"--by Brooster--Here's
what I'd like you guys to consider, and share your thoughts on: Yeah,
$5,000 is a lot of money. But is the Segway HT i167 not historically
significant, and the ultimate "turn of the millennium" collectible?...<a target="_self" href="http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=857" style="text-decoration: none"><Read
More - Discuss></a>

12/24/02 - NEW VIDEO:
"So Happy Segwaying Together"--by
Frank A. Tropea--I took some footage of the early delivery
contest winners Segwaying outside and around the Segway LLC assembly
plant in Manchester, NH.
Check out this music video (http://www.segwaychat.com/files/Segway-together.wmv) (4.9
MB-Windows Media--Right Click and
SAVE AS on your PC.) and let me know
what you think...
<a target="_self" href="http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=807" style="text-decoration: none">
<Read More - Discuss></a>

12/23/02 - I'm back from Willy Wonka's Chocolate
Factory! - And I didn't steal an ever-lasting gobstopper--ftropea--It
was a MIND BLOWING experience filled with excitement, wonder and
mystery. From the opportunity to meet actual Segway LLC employees to
seeing the inner workings of "the factory" - from meeting the other
winners (even some SegwayChat members...

<a target="_self" href="http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=794" style="text-decoration: none">
<Read More - Discuss></a>

12/18/02 - Frank Tropea is a 'Segway Early Delivery
Contest' Winner!?--ftropea--It's
true! I just found out today that I'll be one of the final 6 winners
of the early delivery contest! I'll be heading out to NH this
weekend!!-...

<Read More - Discuss> (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=733)

12/17/02 - Cold Weather?--jjstafford--How
will the Segway cope with temperatures below 20F? Specifically, around
10F? I walk or ride a bicycle but also have occasional mobility
problems, especially in the cold. (It's the age thing). The Segway
might be just the ticket -...

<Read More - Discuss> (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=713)

12/15/02 - Want to try out a Segway?--Redkey--Check
out this thread for a list of Segway HT owners who will be giving free
demonstrations of the transporter to those who reside in their local
area...

<Read More - Discuss> (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=672)

12/12/02 - Securing your Segway--Another
great article by
Phillip Torrone aka 'pt' --while entertaining some friends one of
the most asked questions were "can it be locked up like a bike" (yes)
how secure is? (very) can people "hack" the 64 bit encrypted smart key
(no, not really)...

<Read More - Discuss> (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=655)

12/11/02 - Theft of a Segway/How to Keep Yours Safe--by
weskifm--Well
if you live in the big city you lock your Segway up. There is a whole
drilled into the wheel specifically for a Kryptonite cable lock that
Segway sells.

<a target="_self" href="http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=498" style="text-decoration: none">
<Read More - Discuss></a>

12/09/02 - New Segway Site--www.BookofSeg.com (http://www.bookofseg.com/)--by
pt--One of the first owners of the Segway i167 series has created a
comprehensive site featuring Segway pictures and videos. I
highly recommend a visit to the site to anyone thinking about buying a
Segway HT! (Frank A. Tropea - Admin)

<a target="_self" href="http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=605" style="text-decoration: none">
<Read More - Discuss></a>

12/05/02 - IT
IS HERE!--by
flashgoirl--Hello
everybody - yes the Segway HT is here in front of me and it is
BEAUTIFUL!! I know you guys are anxious for pictures, videos and
information and the good news is my husband is working on something
really great that we plan to have up by the weekend. I promise you
won't be disappointed!!!!
<a target="_self" href="http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=594" style="text-decoration: none">
<Read-See-Learn More></a>

12/04/02 -
NUMBERED SEGWAY PRINTS (See it here!)--by
Rag1247--I
got my segway gift today for ordering the segway ht. It is a large
poster of segway "people" and the unit and mine is numbered 1339. Did
anyone else receive theirs?

<a target="_self" href="http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=570" style="text-decoration: none">
<Read more - See the Poster!></a>

12/01/02 -
The height advantage--by
Lawrence--As
we know, a person is 6+ inches taller on a Segway. I wonder if that
factor has been somewhat underestimated with regard to Segway's
potential appeal.
<a target="_self" href="http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=562" style="text-decoration: none">
<Read More - Discuss></a>

11/24/02 -

Now that Segway HTs are finally being
sold, find out
<a target="_self" href="http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=453" title = "Chime in if you've purchased a Segway through Amazon.">
who has already bought one</a> through Amazon.com.

11/18/2002 -
Segway LLC announces that they will be
selling Segway HT i167 Series to consumers through Amazon.com!
<a target="_self" href="http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=445">
<Lean more and discuss></a>


11/13/2002 -

Did you see the 60 Minutes II piece on Dean
Kamen and Segway?
<a target="_self" href="http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=420">
Click here to see some captured still photos from the show and discuss it
in our chat forum.</a>

11/11/2002 -

A Segway HT "i Series" review by Frank A. Tropea.*
<a target="_self" href="http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=404">
Click here to read "Part 1" of this article and to post your questions or
comments.</a>

11/05/2002 -
<a target="_self" href="http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=375">
"Countering the calls for Segway Bans":</a>

I think the first few months after the
reveal/release of the Segway consumer version will be critical. It'll be
up to those initial Segway owners to set the standard by which future
Segway owners will have to live up to...<more> (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=375)

10/30/2002 -

<a href="http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=10" title="FIRST fundraising forum. Tips and tricks to fundraising. What works and what doesn't. Brainstorm and share your ideas here.">
Added the "FIRST: Fundraising Forum"</a>


How are you raising funds during these tough
economic times? Brainstorm and share your ideas here.

10/27/2002 -
<a target="_self" href="forum/slideshow2.asp">
Pics from a Segway HT exhibit</a>
held at the Chicago Museum.* Pics
provided by Brooster.

10/20/2002
-
Check out
the many faces (forum/segway_bingo.asp) of the
user interface icon and try to guess what they mean.

 10/09/2002 -

<a href="http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/legal_states.asp">Wondering if
your state has passed Segway friendly law?</a> Check out this
map and table (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/legal_states.asp). (Updated
Information)

Two new music videos! (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/segway_videos.asp)
 10/07/2002 - Great
<a target="_self" href="http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/segway_chat_featured_videos1.asp">music
video clip</a> of someone trying a Segway HT out for the first time.

09/29/2002 -
We're pleased to host the
<a href="http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=7">FIRST
discussion forum</a>.
 09/26/2002 -
Our
<a target="_self" href="http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/news.asp">News
page</a> has been redesigned. It features Live Segway news feeds and
links to many Segway related sources on the web, 
 09/25/2002
- Have you seen the National Geographic documentary about Dean Kamen?
<a href="http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/slideshow.asp">See
some preview pictures here.</a> 
9/24/02

-
Front page and other minor updates. * 
9/18/02 -
SegwayChat extends a warm welcome to its newest members:
 Turtle, KaDMaN, Cube128, Pappy, Pranayama, Turdodine, amiller,
no1, rollin_d_ondarode, Dawn, Podkletnov, don c., GyroGo.com, truthreaver,
Ingo*
9/16/02 -*
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Amazon told its customers that Segway won't be
available in the near future. Still, the two-wheeled device remains in
first gear commercially (source:ZDnet)

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Amazon customers who signed up to be notified
of the availability of the scooter-like Segway device received a
disappointing email message on Thursday: "The Segway Human
Transporter will not be available in the foreseeable future.".....<a href="http://news.zdnet.co.uk/story/0,,t271-s2122291,00.html"><ZDNET-Read
Complete Article></a>
HOWEVER - that was in error, and Amazon
promptly sent out the following e-mail:

"We've recently learned from our supplier that the item you
requested to be notified about, Segway Human Transporter (also known as
"Ginger" or "IT"), will not be available in the
foreseeable future," the message read.

"A small number of customers were e-mailed in error by one of our
automated e-mailing systems today," an Amazon spokeswoman told
internetnews.com. "In actuality there is no new information about
Segway availability. We of course will let that small number of customers
know that they should disregard the e-mail."
SegwayChatAdmin's
Take: No harm/No Foul.* If anything, some of the e-mail recipients
learned about the status of a product they were interested in :)*
Spam?* No - just a mistake ;)* But it'll do!


<a
href="../../../forum/" target="_self">Discuss
this in our SegwayChat Discussion Forum!</a>


[u]Prior news:

9/12/02 - Segway
Chat extends a warm welcome to its newest members:
Whewtbing, jjust, TIB, jamien, random, flacorps, Andy_S, Glider,
majic, jgrohol, krakkar, Sensible

9/11/02 - We take a moment to pause and
remember the tragic events of September 11, 2001.* May God bless those souls who have
passed and protect those who have survived.
- Frank A. Tropea 
9/6/02 - Segway
Chat extends a warm welcome to its newest members:
Antagony, dave27, harry, Elijah, jack, 4SegwayAdmin, Poindexter,
Newman, zeppo123, whistler, rootspin, dupa, flacrops, Lean_Machine, jon eitel* 
<a name="legal_states"></a>9/5/02 - Is the
Segway HT sidewalk legal in your state?* Check the status of the map below.*
Green states are currently "Segway HT Friendly" while states in red are still
working out the details.



../images/us-segway-map-opt.jpg


9/1/02 - Registration is now open to the public. The forum
has been modified with extra features and enhancements in order to make your stay with us
more enjoyable. If you have any problems or difficulties, please don't hesistate to e-mail us. (segwaychat@segwaychat.com)

Segway Chat would like to extend a warm welcome to its newest members:
Lawrence, Blinky, Seeker, Ziggystardust, Spliff,
g.diddy, Seg-wager, baantjer, Jeff, jerryshoe, muckle, Prufock33, Vegeta , Yop and Whyz

8/28/02 - Welcome to SegwayChat! This site is dedicated to discussion regarding inventor
Dean Kamen's latest invention, the Segway Human Transporter (Segway HT - aka.
"Ginger").
Will this invention "change the
world?"

Is this "IT"? Will there be more?

What else does Dean Kamen have up his sleeve?
We invite you to join our discussion forum (../../../forum/) where, in addition to answering
these questions, you'll meet other people speculating about the significance and
implications of this new product and its core technologies.
8/26/02 - Forum is up and running. Registration will open shortly after
this site is officially launched.
*
Special thanks to Casey, NoCan,
Charmed, and Brooster, who have assisted in the development of this web site.
Regards,
Frank A. Tropea

SegwayChat Administrator

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