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I'm sure all the geeks are well aware of this "IT" creation. You know, that famed inventor Dean Kamen had something new up his sleeve which was unveiled this morning. Segway didn't really shock the world (we knew it was a personal transportation device of some kind), but I'm truly impressed with it nonetheless. This could certainly be used for far more then shuttling my lazy butt around.

What do you all think about it?

[Ed - sigh, this is what I get for missing meetings. You can tell me what you think about "IT" once our forums are back online.]

nipster- Unregistered

#12627 Posted on: 12/04/2001 10:01 AM I am having a problem with the forum. I cannot log in. It is telling me wrong password, but it is the right one, whats going on?? Is this part of the forum issues?? BTW, my username is nipster

BuyALambo Unregistered Posts: 171 Joined: 2000-03-28

#12628 Posted on: 12/04/2001 11:36 AM quit with the thread crapping.... Anyway, I think I need one of those "IT's". I know IT has a real name, but IT just sounds cooler. I can already see it with a custom set of Billet wheels, and perhaps some Titanium Motocrass bars, maybe some anodizing here and there.... enough daydreaming... IT is cool

nipster NOT a WarMonger Posts: 1839 Joined: 2001-09-12

#12629 Posted on: 12/04/2001 11:40 AM guess it was a forum issue, works now... by the way, i wasnt thread crapping

Brooks Rownd unrepentant metalhead Posts: 243 Joined: 2001-10-21

#12630 Posted on: 12/04/2001 12:22 PM It's neato but I'll just bike, thanks.... bkr sad and demented, but social...

travisgrafx Step 1 = Underpants Posts: 166 Joined: 2001-09-14

#12631 Posted on: 12/04/2001 07:06 PM Neato is cool as long as ya got 3000 to throw around. If you do throw it my way i know some lonely processors that need me. WildBill "Man who live in glass house should change clothes in basement."

Murdock Captain Posts: 1370 Joined: 2001-07-02

#12632 Posted on: 12/04/2001 07:42 PM Well, as far as the technology involved in "IT" I think it's pretty darn cool. As far as revolutionizing the world, and "designing cities around it" I somehow doubt it. The inventor makes some very good points about not needing a 3000 lb vehicle to drive you 2 miles to work everyday, but I think if people were willing to give up the comfort of their air conditioned, weather-proof cars, they would be using something that is a little more time tested like ...um... I don't know... maybe a bicycle? (not to mention you can get a pretty nice bicycle for a lot less than $3000) The pathetic state of our government will never change unless we stop electing politicians and start electing public servants. Remember: There was once a time when the term "politician" had a very negative connotation.

PoonRacing Made in Hong Kong Posts: 33 Joined: 2001-07-18

#12633 Posted on: 12/04/2001 09:56 PM I don't think IT ( Ginger ) is all that. Sure is cool and I'm sure my Grandmother will want one for this Christmas, but not for the prices they are going for.

puppet Got Little Feat Posts: 1098 Joined: 2001-08-15

#12634 Posted on: 12/04/2001 10:46 PM ........now if that puppy could hover.....I'd take two Tyan i840|2x1000|1GB PC800 RDRAM|4xQuantum 10kII|VisionTek X-6964|TBSC|Plextor 40max|S&F Mach 12|iiyama VM pro 501 & VM pro 502|mod'ed Toshiba Magnia 3010 chassis|600W PSU

BiffStroganoffsky I play a tech on internet Posts: 1412 Joined: 2000-08-24

#12635 Posted on: 12/04/2001 11:05 PM IT is a good alternative to the bike for people who cannot/won't ride a bike. One: IT can balance itself and a payload where bikes can't stand up without a kickstand. Two: bike saddles are a PAIN IN THE ASS!...literally. Oh yes, the price. The Cannondale entry level bike I'm looking at (http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/02/ce/model-2VP8.html) starts at $2200+. I commute ten miles each day (weather permitting) to and from work so, yeah, I pay a little extra for my ride. My current ride is this http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/97/97_killerv900ht.html old horse and an updated late 80's Bridgestone RB-2 frameset with a Campy Chorus groupo.

julian Registered User Posts: 500 Joined: 2000-08-23

#12636 Posted on: 12/05/2001 12:54 AM Remember the Sinclair C5?, good on paper but people kept squashing them in real vehicles! Only question I have about the "IT" is, Why? I'll be back - when its too cold to race my car - Told you - Its freezing!!!

travisgrafx Step 1 = Underpants Posts: 166 Joined: 2001-09-14

#12637 Posted on: 12/05/2001 01:19 AM Heck ya!!! I want my frickin flyin car. Everyone said there would be flying cars in the year 2000. I WANT MY FLYING CAR DANGIT!!! WildBill "Man who live in glass house should change clothes in basement."

glitch Registered User Posts: 1171 Joined: 2000-11-18

#12638 Posted on: 12/05/2001 01:19 AM combine IT with one of those old hand-push lawnmowers, and you're in business -- if you're a gardner. IT's a little too geeky. I'd rather spend the moola on a new titanium or carbon fiber frame for my bicycle. IT's not going to do anything to fight programmer's ass. Sure, they showed lots of fit people in "dress casual" clothes riding around on them, but you know it will really be lots of fat people in sweatpants riding them to the Haagen Daaz.

spankmester7 Unregistered

#12639 Posted on: 12/05/2001 02:11 AM Super. Now all we need is an attachment for 'IT' to provide the rider with a non-stop feed tube of cola. Maybe there could also be robotic arm to feed fast food directly into their mouth (of course, there would have to be a proprietary, licensed, computer-controlled, sensor-laden servo mechanism to do this) when not sipping cola. Really, why not just go for a walk? How lazy do we really have to be? 'IT' has a range of 15 miles (hopefully for the user) @ 12mph... Well, my bicycle commute is powered by one bowl of Malt-O-Meal which can give me an effective range of 25-30 miles @ 20mph. Plus, I won't turn into a huge tub of lard. Hopefully this is just a novelty and only people with special needs and/or broken legs will ever use it.....

timekills Satellite rider Posts: 526 Joined: 2000-08-17

#12640 Posted on: 12/05/2001 06:54 AM Originally posted by BuyALambo Anyway, I think I need one of those "IT's".... IT is cool Ready to start selling a new form of transportation? If the IT becomes as big as some predict (ha) I'll take one of your floor models at discount, Hacky. Forget 17 mph. Give me 170. They need to design cities are around Lamborghinis, not scooters. I may not agree with your opinion, but I will defend to the death your right to express it.

BiffStroganoffsky I play a tech on internet Posts: 1412 Joined: 2000-08-24

#12641 Posted on: 12/06/2001 12:21 AM Someone needs to get one and 'overclock' IT and the nine procs or so onboard. ....wheeeee....

Ballatician Registered User Posts: 48 Joined: 2001-07-20

#12642 Posted on: 12/06/2001 12:28 PM I was also disapointed by "IT." I too was expecting some hovering, or flying. With that price tag, the only place I see IT going is in a Cash Money Music Video with some 20" Chrome Niches!! Who wants to be a ballinare??

glitch Registered User Posts: 1171 Joined: 2000-11-18

#12643 Posted on: 12/06/2001 02:46 PM i wanna get one that's lowered but has hydraulics so i can jump like those dudes trick out their cars.

julian Registered User Posts: 500 Joined: 2000-08-23

#12644 Posted on: 12/06/2001 03:22 PM Who's going to be the first with Flames, scollops or moondisks? I'll be back - when its too cold to race my car - Told you - Its freezing!!!

Murdock Captain Posts: 1370 Joined: 2001-07-02

#12645 Posted on: 12/06/2001 07:31 PM Of course all of the mods will vary depending on location. Around here ou are likely to see them with big nobby tires, and someone will figure out a way to mount a gunrack on one. The pathetic state of our government will never change unless we stop electing politicians and start electing public servants. Remember: There was once a time when the term "politician" had a very negative connotation.

glitch Registered User Posts: 1171 Joined: 2000-11-18

#12646 Posted on: 12/06/2001 09:06 PM they should get special ones for the special forces to go roaming through the caves.

Gogmagog Registered User Posts: 26 Joined: 2000-02-25

#12647 Posted on: 12/07/2001 01:48 AM This kind of reminds me of those geriatric bulldozers they have available in some grocery stores for senior and corpulent citizens. Anybody remember those hysterical commercials for the Lil' Rascal? "I'm a lil' rascal in my Lil' Rascal!" Bbbbbrrrrrrrrrrrrrr....

jano Registered User Posts: 1706 Joined: 2000-12-02

#12648 Posted on: 12/07/2001 07:17 AM Originally posted by glitch i wanna get one that's lowered but has hydraulics so i can jump like those dudes trick out their cars. Don't forget the spoiler, and, of course the fast blinker -- which helps you TURN really fast. What's the smallest suitcase needed to hold 100,000 dollar bills? $

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