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A Killer App For Segway

Posted by timothy on from the hopefully-not-a-killer-app dept.

cameronk writes "The NYT reports that Segway is developing a growing popularity with people who are mobility-impaired. My 94 year-old grandfather is too proud to use a wheelchair, yet too fragile to walk. The Segway seems like an ideal way for him to maneuver about."

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  1. Too proud?? by LewsTherinKinslayer · · Score: 1, Troll

    "My 94 year-old grandfather is too proud to use a wheelchair, yet too fragile to walk. The Segway seems like an ideal way for him to maneuver about."

    But not too proud to use that ridiculous piece of shit?

  2. I've fallen, and I can't get up... by capn_buzzcut · · Score: 0, Troll

    because my batteries are like, dead. hahaha

    Fuck you for not laughing.

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    "And now, Frank N. Furter, your time has come. Say 'goodbye' to all of this, and 'hello'... to oblivion!"