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Segway Hits the Auction Block

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the battery-going-going-gone dept.

fmita writes: "Amazon.com is auctioning off 3 Segways to the public. The proceeds are to go to a foundation started by the inventor. These are the first Segways to go to the public. Since there are only three, they sure aren't cheap." Women drool over a man on a Segway.

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  1. Sudden stop? by richie2000 · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I still haven't figured out what happens if you should run into something that blocks the wheels, like a curb or any random piece of debris that may be lying on the road/sidewalk. Would the Segway suddenly throw you off like a high-tech mechanical bull? Should you wear a helmet on this thing?

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  2. Segway final bid betting pool by mr.ska · · Score: 5, Interesting
    Hey, CmdrTaco, how about setting up a pool like you did for Mir's touchdown time? We all know when these bids will end, but we don't know at what price. So pick which Segway you're betting on (1, 2, or 3) and pick its final bid price. The three closest win a T-shirt or something.

    How about it? My bets:

    1. $137,550 USD
    2. $112,950 USD
    3. $114,875 USD
    I'm sure there are some CEOs, well-to-do technophiles, and even speculators that would pay that kind of cash for them. Me? I'll wait a couple of years. And then I'll buy a good bike instead. : )
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  3. Segway EULA?? by starman97 · · Score: 5, Interesting

    From the web page: "Additionally,
    you shall operate your Segway(TM) HT only in accordance with the guidelines provided to you by Segway."

    I guess that means no Segway/halfpipe tricks...
    But what if you do, will they take it away?
    How about if soneone takes it apart and posts the link to pictures on Slashdot??

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