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Personal Submarine for 845k

Posted by michael on from the dot-com-stock-options-go-to-good-use dept.

joeldg writes "CNN is carrying a story on the gemini three-person submersible. 'Forget the yacht, mansion and private jet. This is Gemini, the family submarine described by inventor Robert Leeds as the world's first underwater sports car.' However, the submarine only goes about five knots, so speed is not its primary focus. It can handle three people for three days at depths of up to 50 meters. Not quite a James Bond sub-car, but cool nonetheless. The official site has lots of pictures."

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  1. 20,000 leagues by G33kDragon · · Score: 1, Funny

    20,000 leagues under the sea...and 845,000 in the red...

    1. Re:20,000 leagues by Rob+Simpson · · Score: 2, Funny

      Technically that's 0.009 leagues, but who's counting?

  2. This is the first thing that came to my mind. by cliffy2000 · · Score: 4, Funny

    845k ought to be enough for anyone.

  3. You could... by MisterFancypants · · Score: 3, Funny

    You could pick up some crazy ass mermaid chicks in this fly ride.

    1. Re:You could... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      i don't know...i've heard mermaids often have crabs.

  4. And for the important Specs by TheDarkRogue · · Score: 5, Funny

    How much drugs can it hold? And can it be outfitted with Torpedos?

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  5. Ten differences between a sub and a Porsche by heironymouscoward · · Score: 4, Funny

    1. The sub parks vertically, which is easy.

    2. The Porsche comes in nicer colors.

    3. Both the Porsche and the sub have convertible options you only want to try in _really_ nice weather.

    4. The sub handles better in those deep dark puddles.

    5. The Porsche gets you dates. The sub gets you exotic fish for dinner.

    6. With the sub you can join the "mile deep" club.

    7. The sub looks much more impressive outside your home. But the Porsche is more practical for shopping trips.

    8. The Porsche is cheaper.

    9. No-one is going to burst into song when they see your Porsche.

    10. The Porsche won't let you start a successful smuggling venture.

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  6. Re:Drug runners by BeaverCleaver · · Score: 2, Funny

    Dear drug runners: I can build a much cooler sub for you for HALF the price. As a bonus, I will paint it a colour that is not quite so glaringly obvious to the DEA.

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  7. Does it come with ... by Skapare · · Score: 2, Funny

    ... a shark fin attachment?

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