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Latest useless and expensive golf gadget: the Segway
Friday October 27, 2006 | 13:55:46 188 words, 2291 views
Back when I used to write for a high-tech magazine, a guy named Dean Kamen came up with a pre-release, promotional campaign that had the high-tech industry abuzz. He had invented something so huge, so momentous, it would change the world forever. The buildup was incredible. It turns out, his earth-shattering invention was … the Segway. It was supposed to revolutionize the “personal transportation industry.” Guess what? It didn’t. I’ve seen a few in the years since, but it’s hardly taken over the world. It’s a cool, little “self-balancing” scooter, but the price is prohibitive and it’s just not that practical. Now, they’re turning to the golf market, maybe because the world at large has pretty much ignored the Segway and because golfers are suckers for gadgets. The Ritz Carlton in Naples is having an “unveiling” Nov. 6 of the “Segway x2 Golf Personal Transporter.” It’s supposed to be an “invigorating and fun way to travel the course.” Let me tell you about the most invigorating and fun way to travel a golf course: your own two feet. Unless you just HAVE to spend money on the latest, expensive toy. Bookmark/Search this post with:
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Comment from: Brian Smith [Visitor]
 · http://briansmith.blogspot.com
I agree about the Segway. I don't think it'll ever have the impact Kamen thought it would because the rest of the world is already literally set in stone; it's too late and too hard to change it to suit personal transport like this. Plus it somtimes rains, and then you're in trouble.
10/28/06 @ 08:30
Comment from: Doug [Visitor]
Latest useless and expensive golf gadget = golf itself
It's funny that a sport which is of no actual "use" and all about money and players riding around in carts would be used to argue a tiny electric car is "useless." Yes, we understand, you will never give up your SUV. Gee, if gas was $5/gallon would you continue to be so certain others will consider the Segway's "price pohibitive and it's just not practical." For years so many folks said this about the hybrid car (you probably still do, right?). Heck, just like those crazy motorcycle thingees, if it rains you have to run for cover (that's why they never sold). You're a frickin' visionary :)
10/29/06 @ 11:51
Comment from: tim [Visitor]
· http://www.travelgolf.com
Doug, you must be the visionary because I don't know what the hell you're talking about.
I don't own an SUV. If you're going to make a point, learn to express yourself. Otherwise, you come across as either a lunatic or stupid.
10/30/06 @ 06:58
Comment from: paul doane [Visitor]
Another idiot who doesn't understand the straight jacket the oil companies have put us in, or the importance of Segway. Yes, Segway is not the cure-all the hype promised, but is exciting and fun technology that will help in cities, and more importantly, become a tool in our battle for energy independence. They laughed when the automobile came out too(get a horse!). Kamen will have the last laugh.
10/31/06 @ 09:41
Comment from: tim [Visitor]
· http://www.travelgolf.com
The descriptive word "idiot" has been so vastly overused that it holds little impact any more.
We need to come up with a better insult.
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