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10/4 Segway specs vs regular scooter spec, round 1:
http://science.howstuffworks.com/ginger4.htm
http://store.yahoo.com/yhst-14938104255359/x360.html
Summary, Segway tops at 12.5mph, 80 lbs, 17 mile range, $3000.
Regular scooter tops at 21mph, 59 lbs, 20 mile range, $149.
Sure Segway looks cooler, but is looks really worth it?
\_ why not compare the segway to motorcycles, golf carts, cars,
roller blades, bicycles, and skateboards? I think it comes out
as inferior in all of the above comparisons. you may have found the
one form of transport that's *almost* as retarted as the segway.
\_ Segway is inferior to scooter in all four categories above.
\_ well, then we agree on that. my only point was that compared
to the scooter on just those categories, the segway is
a *bit* crappy, but that in a comparison with more categories
and more modes of transportation, it just gets worse.
\_ You are stupid. Rollerblades and bicycles aren't in the
same category. And 20x more expensive with significantly
worse performance is more than a *bit* crappy. And the
word is "retarded". --God
\_ God? I think not. you're a dorky little scooter boy
who wants to defend your stupid scooter by attacking
the *only* more idiotic form of transport on the market.
\_ RAZR SCOOTER IS TEH ROXOR!!
\_ Well I am God. And I'm not the scooter boy. I just
decided to come along and smack your ass down. Bitch.
\_ Segway is superior at dropping Bush on his ass.
\_ The mountain bike spill which was blamed on mud after
10 days of no rain did a lot more damage than the
Segway tumble. I think the bike wins. He got facial cuts!
\_ Just to be technical, having 10 days of no
rain doesn't mean there's no mud.
\_ except the quote from the spokesman was "It's been
raining a lot lately and the topsoil is loose."
\_ prestige, my friend. It's like buying Mercedes vs. Infinity.
Same features, different pricing, different prestige
\_ So what does being the owner of a Segway say about you? |
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| science.howstuffworks.com/ginger4.htm Tom Harris Segway Specs * Top speed: 125 miles per hour (20 kph). This makes the Segway about the same width as an average size person, so it doesn't take up much space on the street. T aking uneven terrain into account, Segway's designers estimate the vehicle has a range of 11 miles (17 km) on a single charge. LCD screen that tells th e driver how much battery power is left and how well the vehicle is functioning. The screen displays a cartoon face, which expresses the general condition of the vehicle. The Segway team configured the two meshes in the gear box (the points where gears connect) to make sound exactly two octaves apart. This means the sounds are in harmony, so the gear box make a more musical noise. The gears are also designed to have noninteger gear ratios, meaning the gear teeth mesh at different points from revolution to revolution. This minimizes wear and tear to extend the life of the gear box. microprocessors, normally work together, but each can function independently in the event of a computer problem. If one breaks, the other circuit board will slow the vehicle down gradually to avoid an accident. Segwa ys come with either nickel cadmium (NiCd) or nickel metal hydride (NIMH) batteries. The batteries are constantly monitored by a circuit board, which communicates any performance problems to the central brain. The batteries can be recharged with household AC current. Dean Kamen estimates a Segway would cost somewhere around 5 cents a day in electricity bills. gyroscopes and a collection of othe r tilt sensors to keep itself upright. Only three gyroscopes are needed -- the extra sensors are included as a safety precaution. The Segway has an additional weight sensor built into its platform to tell the computer when a rider has stepped on. To stop, the ri der stands upright without leaning forward or backward, and the vehicle maintains its position. Each wheel is secured to the drive shaft with a single nut. The tires are made of a silica compound, which provides good traction even on wet surfaces. The vehicle won't start unless the key is plugged into its port. Segways include one key for "beginner mode," where the vehicle has a lower maximum speed, and one key for "experienced mode." Segway plans to offer programmable keys down the road, which well let users store particular operation settings. |
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