insurance, parking and payments = $600 i didn't even count gas-maint, or the damage it does to my state. i got rid of my car once i found the ht could replace it. between riding a bike, carpooling, and using my segway ht i've moved away from using a car. that's pretty good...the ht isn't for everyone, works pretty good for me.
i live in seattle. this has 100% replaced my car, not walking at all. i walk and run more than ever...i have way more time now as opposed to sitting in traffic.
zero. i've never got a ticket in my life. when one gets car insurance you can choose different amount, given the fact we live in a society that likes to sue so much, every car i've owned, i've opted for fairly good policies--but they cost a little more. the total car payment was closer to $400, but i rounded down.
of course the segway won't work for "most people" but it does work for many. you outline my scenario, i live in a big city (seattle). when you say "the high cost of the segway" what about the high cost of a car? in 6 months my segway almost paid for itself, a car...nope. i do jog more, healthy people will do healthy things with time they have, my segway gives me back an extra 30 minutes per day, so i choose to exercise. it's obvious i don't work for or with segway in anyway, i have a personal journal that catalogs my experiences with a new form of transportation, many people devote sites to macs or linux, who cares? who are you to judge? it might be silly to you, but it saves money, got me in better shape, saves time, and is econmoically friendly (i even use solar to charge it).
i also need to carry a fair amount of cargo, and the hills i need to go over are 18 to 25% grade. hey, just becuase you can't imagine the ht working for someone doesn't mean it's not a good solution for me. the ht has almost paid for itself in 6 months ($600 per month savings) car payment $350, car insurance $150, parking, $120. i also ride a bike, but not all the time.
i have more time to jog each day as opposed to sitting in traffic, i get home a bit earlier and can leave later so i started to jog more- it's that's simple. you can call bs on me all you want, i'll glady prove it any way you choose. the $600 is: $350 car payment, $150 insurance and $120 parking. do the math...i don't work for or with segway in any way, they make a cool ride, but that's where it ends.
i've met gary (i live in seattle) he is in no way connected with segway, amazon or anyone else. he's a retired marine, and a very nice guy that simply didn't secure his ht that well.
i cycle, i'm a member of my state's bicycle alliance--but i use my segway more now. i need to be dressed up and my work place does not have a shower, so for me riding a bike is for fun- not commuting. the segway ht didn't replace walking either, it replaced my car. sitting in a car for me is lazy and expensive, i've saved over $600 per month since i went to using my segway ht for most of my trips. i exercise more now than i ever did, mostly because i have more time and i'm not sitting in traffic. if you're interested you can read about it here.http://www.bookofseg.com/100days/
find something better that works -for me- and i'll gladly try it. don't just say everyone should use a bicycle.
i have a bike, but i use my segway more now. i need to be dressed up and my work place does not have a shower, so for me riding a bike is for fun- not commuting. the segway ht didn't replace walking either, it replaced my car. sitting in a car for me is lazy and expensive, i've saved over $600 per month since i went to using my segway ht for most of my trips. i exercise more now than i ever did, mostly because i have more time and i'm not sitting in traffic. if you're interested you can read about it here.http://www.bookofseg.com/100days/
find something better that works -for me- and i'll gladly try it. don't just say everyone should use a bicycle.
i put together a guide on securing a segway ht, it's just like securing a bike (which i also have and need to secure). lots of common sense for the most part, also you can get a cheap insurance policy (under $150) for the ht against theft.
my personal fav is the ipaq 5455, but the sony clie nx series is very hot. for developers and designers i wrote an article that's on macromedia. overall it's the best palm based pda out there.
actually, the tungsten c had the -worst- battery life of any wireless pda i've ever owned. the ipaq 5455 lasts days, the tungsten, hours. the browser on the tungsten is clunky and often crashes, results may vary...but i wasn't impressed with it at all.
that's true, but if you want bluetooth and wifi you'll need to swap cards out all the time. here's a fun ipaq 5455 trick...after setting the registry key \HKLM\SOFTWARE\Widcomm\BtConfig\Services\0005\Enab led from 0 to 1 you can pair the just about any bluetooth heaset to the ipaq and use that to listen to music.
for wireless pdas, the ipaq 5455 is really the way to go. wifi, bluetooth and finger print recognition. add to that, the ipaqs have tons of accessories, so you can even use a gsm card and use the ipaq a cell phone (and gprs / gsm data services). also, the ipaq along with a t68 or nokia 3650 is a pretty good combo too.
you've yet to prove "solar is worse than gas" and good luck trying. data? but now, you're moving on to saying "solar as a power source for a general purpose car sucks"...that's different. there is no -one- power solution that is perfect, all trade-offs you've yet to prove anything. of course we need gas, coal, wind nuclear, solar, hydro, we need it all, unless we all decide to check out. the challenge is-- control the pollution to small areas, use a source that won't run out for a while and doesn't cost too much to gather once you're up and running.
you're saying solar is worse than coal or gas? okay, you've jumped the shark. -some- dams reroute water, some hydro-power does not. you need to do some research and see that all the ways we power the world have trade-offs. good luck, you've got quite a bit of reading to do. you'll be eating up lots of power on that computer too, which wastes a lot of power too.
anthony_dipierro writes: How about all that silicon? Where'd that come from? What about all the workers who made those solar arrays? How did they get to work? What about the machines made to create the solar arrays? Did they run off solar power too?
nothing is for free. the only way to have zero impact is to kill yourself...it's all about tradeoffs. solar has the least compared to other forms.
anthony_dipierro writes: "Show your source. I'm sure commercial pollution is more of a problem than personal car use".
the department of ecology in wa state. and i'll quote "this is important because motor vehicles are Washington's largest source of air pollution, accounting for about 57 percent of air pollution statewide".
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/biblio/0202005.html
google around, it's all over the place.
anthony_dipierro writes: "And what type of pollution are you worried about? You think hydro doesn't pollute? Dams destroy the country's natural ecosystems. Entire species of plants and animals are wiped out because of it".
actually, that's not true. at least in my state. i can gladly supply other links, but how about you do some research this time. i have a solar array, so i'm even off that grid. we all need power, hyrdo when engineered properly is one of the best.
anthony_dipierro writes: "I don't see how electric powered vehicles could possibly be net better. We already tax energy enough to more than make up for the pollution it causes. And to drive an electric car at the same speeds that you drive a regular car is more expensive, even after the taxation subsidies. I'd say it's a net loss, not a net gain".
you should do some reading...here's a quick link, there are a million more. http://innovations.copper.org/global/ev_clean.html
so basically, you were wrong about pollution and what the major source is in my state. you were wrong about the net gains of using electric powered vehicles. your statements and arguments are pretty common from people who haven't spent the time and did any research.
i have a solar array, my power comes from the sun. aside from that...in seattle, most of the power comes from hydro. our #1 source of pollution is not powerplants, it is from the millions of independently owned cars. the only -zero- sum game is to kill one's self, we all consume, some less than others. electric powered vehicles are -net- better, that's the goal.
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ht, ht, ht:-] i use the segway -ht- to go to work and back over 800 miles so far. it might not be a good idea for you, but that doesn't mean it's not a great solution for others. my Shift key works fine, i'm writing this on a mobile device. no offense, but if i were you i'd stick to playing females in role playing games (i'm quoting you) you play rpgs as chick
just because something doesn't go 100 mph, doesn't mean it should not be allowed on -public- roads, freeways are obviously different, NEVs are not meant for those, read what NEV stands for.
1. Universal Access to Destinations
All destinations served by the public road system shall be accessible by pedestrians and by drivers of all vehicles (including bicycles), except that vehicle operation may be restricted for reasons of excessive weight, noise or size, or extraordinary potential for damage to the property or person of others.
2. Equal Rights of Use
People's right to use that portion of a street designed for travel is not diminished by less weight, less size, or less average speed associated with their travel mode. The adequate accommodation of heavier, larger, faster travel modes by a road's design must not imply its inadequacy for or unintended use by smaller, lighter, or slower modes. Demand-actuated traffic signals must detect and serve a diversity of users including bicycle operators in the roadway and pedestrians using crosswalks.
3. Integration of Modes
Travel by different modes shall not be segregated by law or facility design without compelling, objective, scientifically valid evidence of operational advantages of segregation that outweigh the disadvantages. Segregation of pedestrian from vehicle traffic may be warranted on busy roads due to the different maneuverability and nighttime visibility characteristics of pedestrians and vehicles. Segregation of different vehicle types is undesirable, as this segregation almost always creates increased conflicts at junctions, forces users of some vehicle types to use inferior facilities, or stigmatizes users who violate the segregation policy for safety reasons.
4. Uniformity and Simplicity
Transportation systems should be simple and intuitive. Designs and regulations should be uniform across facilities. Similar traffic situations should be treated in a similar manner, enabling more rapid and reliable user behavior. Vehicle-type-specific exceptions to the Rules of the Road are undesirable because such exceptions make traffic movements less predictable and traffic negotiation less reliable.
5. Accessible Surfaces
To the extent practicable, travel surfaces should accommodate travel on foot with minimal trip hazards and via common assistive devices such as wheelchairs. Roadway surfaces should be as clear as possible of hazards for narrow tires such as bicycle wheels.
6. Crossable Roadways
Crossing distances at non-signalized access locations must not exceed the distance that can be covered at walking speed before traffic may arrive from beyond sight distance, or during reasonable gaps in roadway traffic. Refuges provided to reduce crossing distances should be large enough to store assistive devices such as wheelchairs and strollers. Traffic signal timing should provide adequate clearance intervals for safe crossing by pedestrians and slow vehicles.
7. Appropriate Space for Use
Adequate space for maneuvering and recovery should be incorporated for all vehicle operators and for pedestrians including wheelchair users. If it is desirable to accommodate faster speeds for some modes while slower modes are present on the same road, the road may be designed to facilitate easier overtaking between modes. Overtaking activities should take place at distances appropriate for the difference in speed, maneuverability of modes, and vulnerability of users.
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update, they just sent an email, i should have it next week.
i got the confirmation as well, no watch, no returned emails asking where it's at.
i ordered one of these from them over 30 days ago, no watch and no returned emails....anyone get theirs yet?
insurance, parking and payments = $600 i didn't even count gas-maint, or the damage it does to my state. i got rid of my car once i found the ht could replace it. between riding a bike, carpooling, and using my segway ht i've moved away from using a car. that's pretty good...the ht isn't for everyone, works pretty good for me.
i live in seattle. this has 100% replaced my car, not walking at all. i walk and run more than ever...i have way more time now as opposed to sitting in traffic.
zero. i've never got a ticket in my life. when one gets car insurance you can choose different amount, given the fact we live in a society that likes to sue so much, every car i've owned, i've opted for fairly good policies--but they cost a little more. the total car payment was closer to $400, but i rounded down.
of course the segway won't work for "most people" but it does work for many. you outline my scenario, i live in a big city (seattle). when you say "the high cost of the segway" what about the high cost of a car? in 6 months my segway almost paid for itself, a car...nope. i do jog more, healthy people will do healthy things with time they have, my segway gives me back an extra 30 minutes per day, so i choose to exercise. it's obvious i don't work for or with segway in anyway, i have a personal journal that catalogs my experiences with a new form of transportation, many people devote sites to macs or linux, who cares? who are you to judge? it might be silly to you, but it saves money, got me in better shape, saves time, and is econmoically friendly (i even use solar to charge it).
i also need to carry a fair amount of cargo, and the hills i need to go over are 18 to 25% grade. hey, just becuase you can't imagine the ht working for someone doesn't mean it's not a good solution for me. the ht has almost paid for itself in 6 months ($600 per month savings) car payment $350, car insurance $150, parking, $120. i also ride a bike, but not all the time.
i have more time to jog each day as opposed to sitting in traffic, i get home a bit earlier and can leave later so i started to jog more- it's that's simple. you can call bs on me all you want, i'll glady prove it any way you choose. the $600 is: $350 car payment, $150 insurance and $120 parking. do the math...i don't work for or with segway in any way, they make a cool ride, but that's where it ends.
you didn't read the site: here's some math...pay attention. $350 for car payment, $150 for car insurance, $120 for parking.
i've met gary (i live in seattle) he is in no way connected with segway, amazon or anyone else. he's a retired marine, and a very nice guy that simply didn't secure his ht that well.
i cycle, i'm a member of my state's bicycle alliance--but i use my segway more now. i need to be dressed up and my work place does not have a shower, so for me riding a bike is for fun- not commuting. the segway ht didn't replace walking either, it replaced my car. sitting in a car for me is lazy and expensive, i've saved over $600 per month since i went to using my segway ht for most of my trips. i exercise more now than i ever did, mostly because i have more time and i'm not sitting in traffic. if you're interested you can read about it here.http://www.bookofseg.com/100days/
find something better that works -for me- and i'll gladly try it. don't just say everyone should use a bicycle.
cheers,
pt
i have a bike, but i use my segway more now. i need to be dressed up and my work place does not have a shower, so for me riding a bike is for fun- not commuting. the segway ht didn't replace walking either, it replaced my car. sitting in a car for me is lazy and expensive, i've saved over $600 per month since i went to using my segway ht for most of my trips. i exercise more now than i ever did, mostly because i have more time and i'm not sitting in traffic. if you're interested you can read about it here.http://www.bookofseg.com/100days/
find something better that works -for me- and i'll gladly try it. don't just say everyone should use a bicycle.
cheers,
pt
i put together a guide on securing a segway ht, it's just like securing a bike (which i also have and need to secure). lots of common sense for the most part, also you can get a cheap insurance policy (under $150) for the ht against theft.
http://www.bookofseg.com/secure.html
cheers,
pt
hiya- i use a segway, it replaces my car. not walking.
my personal fav is the ipaq 5455, but the sony clie nx series is very hot. for developers and designers i wrote an article that's on macromedia. overall it's the best palm based pda out there.
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cheers,
pt
actually, the tungsten c had the -worst- battery life of any wireless pda i've ever owned. the ipaq 5455 lasts days, the tungsten, hours. the browser on the tungsten is clunky and often crashes, results may vary...but i wasn't impressed with it at all.
that's true, but if you want bluetooth and wifi you'll need to swap cards out all the time. here's a fun ipaq 5455 trick...after setting the registry key \HKLM\SOFTWARE\Widcomm\BtConfig\Services\0005\Enab led from 0 to 1 you can pair the just about any bluetooth heaset to the ipaq and use that to listen to music.
for wireless pdas, the ipaq 5455 is really the way to go. wifi, bluetooth and finger print recognition. add to that, the ipaqs have tons of accessories, so you can even use a gsm card and use the ipaq a cell phone (and gprs / gsm data services). also, the ipaq along with a t68 or nokia 3650 is a pretty good combo too.
cheers,
pt
you've yet to prove "solar is worse than gas" and good luck trying. data? but now, you're moving on to saying "solar as a power source for a general purpose car sucks"...that's different. there is no -one- power solution that is perfect, all trade-offs you've yet to prove anything. of course we need gas, coal, wind nuclear, solar, hydro, we need it all, unless we all decide to check out. the challenge is-- control the pollution to small areas, use a source that won't run out for a while and doesn't cost too much to gather once you're up and running.
you're saying solar is worse than coal or gas? okay, you've jumped the shark. -some- dams reroute water, some hydro-power does not. you need to do some research and see that all the ways we power the world have trade-offs. good luck, you've got quite a bit of reading to do. you'll be eating up lots of power on that computer too, which wastes a lot of power too.
anthony_dipierro writes: How about all that silicon? Where'd that come from? What about all the workers who made those solar arrays? How did they get to work? What about the machines made to create the solar arrays? Did they run off solar power too?
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so basically, you were wrong about pollution and what the major source is in my state. you were wrong about the net gains of using electric powered vehicles. your statements and arguments are pretty common from people who haven't spent the time and did any research.
nothing is for free. the only way to have zero impact is to kill yourself...it's all about tradeoffs. solar has the least compared to other forms.
anthony_dipierro writes: "Show your source. I'm sure commercial pollution is more of a problem than personal car use".
the department of ecology in wa state. and i'll quote "this is important because motor vehicles are Washington's largest source of air pollution, accounting for about 57 percent of air pollution statewide".
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/biblio/0202005.html
google around, it's all over the place.
anthony_dipierro writes: "And what type of pollution are you worried about? You think hydro doesn't pollute? Dams destroy the country's natural ecosystems. Entire species of plants and animals are wiped out because of it".
actually, that's not true. at least in my state. i can gladly supply other links, but how about you do some research this time. i have a solar array, so i'm even off that grid. we all need power, hyrdo when engineered properly is one of the best.
anthony_dipierro writes: "I don't see how electric powered vehicles could possibly be net better. We already tax energy enough to more than make up for the pollution it causes. And to drive an electric car at the same speeds that you drive a regular car is more expensive, even after the taxation subsidies. I'd say it's a net loss, not a net gain".
you should do some reading...here's a quick link, there are a million more. http://innovations.copper.org/global/ev_clean.htm
cheers,
pt
i have a solar array, my power comes from the sun. aside from that...in seattle, most of the power comes from hydro. our #1 source of pollution is not powerplants, it is from the millions of independently owned cars. the only -zero- sum game is to kill one's self, we all consume, some less than others. electric powered vehicles are -net- better, that's the goal.
ht, ht, ht :-] i use the segway -ht- to go to work and back over 800 miles so far. it might not be a good idea for you, but that doesn't mean it's not a great solution for others. my Shift key works fine, i'm writing this on a mobile device. no offense, but if i were you i'd stick to playing females in role playing games (i'm quoting you) you play rpgs as chick
just because something doesn't go 100 mph, doesn't mean it should not be allowed on -public- roads, freeways are obviously different, NEVs are not meant for those, read what NEV stands for.
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Principles of Universal Access
http://www.humantransport.org/universalaccess/pag
1. Universal Access to Destinations
All destinations served by the public road system shall be accessible by pedestrians and by drivers of all vehicles (including bicycles), except that vehicle operation may be restricted for reasons of excessive weight, noise or size, or extraordinary potential for damage to the property or person of others.
2. Equal Rights of Use
People's right to use that portion of a street designed for travel is not diminished by less weight, less size, or less average speed associated with their travel mode. The adequate accommodation of heavier, larger, faster travel modes by a road's design must not imply its inadequacy for or unintended use by smaller, lighter, or slower modes. Demand-actuated traffic signals must detect and serve a diversity of users including bicycle operators in the roadway and pedestrians using crosswalks.
3. Integration of Modes
Travel by different modes shall not be segregated by law or facility design without compelling, objective, scientifically valid evidence of operational advantages of segregation that outweigh the disadvantages. Segregation of pedestrian from vehicle traffic may be warranted on busy roads due to the different maneuverability and nighttime visibility characteristics of pedestrians and vehicles. Segregation of different vehicle types is undesirable, as this segregation almost always creates increased conflicts at junctions, forces users of some vehicle types to use inferior facilities, or stigmatizes users who violate the segregation policy for safety reasons.
4. Uniformity and Simplicity
Transportation systems should be simple and intuitive. Designs and regulations should be uniform across facilities. Similar traffic situations should be treated in a similar manner, enabling more rapid and reliable user behavior. Vehicle-type-specific exceptions to the Rules of the Road are undesirable because such exceptions make traffic movements less predictable and traffic negotiation less reliable.
5. Accessible Surfaces
To the extent practicable, travel surfaces should accommodate travel on foot with minimal trip hazards and via common assistive devices such as wheelchairs. Roadway surfaces should be as clear as possible of hazards for narrow tires such as bicycle wheels.
6. Crossable Roadways
Crossing distances at non-signalized access locations must not exceed the distance that can be covered at walking speed before traffic may arrive from beyond sight distance, or during reasonable gaps in roadway traffic. Refuges provided to reduce crossing distances should be large enough to store assistive devices such as wheelchairs and strollers. Traffic signal timing should provide adequate clearance intervals for safe crossing by pedestrians and slow vehicles.
7. Appropriate Space for Use
Adequate space for maneuvering and recovery should be incorporated for all vehicle operators and for pedestrians including wheelchair users. If it is desirable to accommodate faster speeds for some modes while slower modes are present on the same road, the road may be designed to facilitate easier overtaking between modes. Overtaking activities should take place at distances appropriate for the difference in speed, maneuverability of modes, and vulnerability of users.