Segway: Does 'IT' Live Up To The Hype?
Is the transportation device formerly known as "Ginger" a revolutionary invention that will change the world? Or is it just a gimmick?
"What about safety? Suppose this thing were to hit a pothole?... What happens when it rains or snows? ...What happens when you get stuck in the middle of nowhere without power? ...What about the law?...Most cities forbid bicycles, much less motorized vehicles, on sidewalks...What about health? Will Segway remove the absolute last shred of cardiovascular activity from American life?"
Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan
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Published on Thursday, December 6, 2001 in
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