New Segways: The Segway XT, Segway GT, and Segway HT i180
posted March 1st 2005 9:08AM
Three new Segways today:
The Segway XT, aka the Segway Cross-Train Transporter, a ruggedized version of the original Segway HT with larger
all-terrain tires, a new "robust" fender design, and a longer-lasting battery (so you can off-road without fear of
having to recharge). Despite doing its best to look like a monster truck, you still won't look tough riding one of
these. Retail price: $4,995.
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The Segway GT, or Golf Transporter, the purpose of which should be perfectly
obvious. This one comes with a golf bag carrier, enhanced traction tires, extended-range batteries, and a special
standby key (since presumably you'll be getting on and off a lot while you're hitting the back nine). Retail price:
$5,495.
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And lastly, the Segway HT i180, a revised version of the original Segway HT that comes with in three colors
(midnight blue, midnight blue/solar yellow, and midnight blue/sport red), and comes with movable splashguards and the
same longer-lasting Saphion lithium-ion battery found in the Segway XT and Segway GT.
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they can keep trying... god, what a mislead idea.
Yea, if they would spend more time making these things reasonably priced and less time making them more expensive... it might actually sell.
hahaha. still waiting for this to 'transform society' and 'change everything'.
Please.
the XT looks like a bad attempt to appeal to off-roaders. who's gonna bring a bb gun to the honda atv fight? really. I mean, you couldn't even do good hiking (no pun intended) in it, it'd get stuck on a root! Really.
No Arrested Development fans out here?
I can't wait to see what would happen if Gob got one of these.
If at first you don't succeed, follow the auto industry's lead and make it seem even more gluttonous.
Even if I had that kind of change hanging around, this would be as useless a purchase decision as a gold-encrusted cell phone. A technology whose time never came.
Carmi
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This thing rides like a Cadillac. Bumps, ruts, roots, mountains, bring it on! I rode one and it was awesome.
I would love to take it hiking, better yet to Moab, Ut.
By the way have you see the http://www.segway.com/centaur/
That machine is simply amazing. It has the most unreal feel in the world. I mountain bike, ski and snowboard, I also own a three-wheeler, but that machine expierence is unlike anything else I have ever seen.
Great, more shit with wheels where they don't belong. On the plus side it won't pollute while it buggers up trails and lends a helping hand to erosion, on the negative side, I won't hear it coming... (plus the whole buggering and erosion helping).
I still want to see someone use one of these in a nordic environment, what would it do to the battery life? How do they handle ice?
Before each Apple release, we have to endure these silly photoshopped "concept products" that are silly, off brand message and implausable. The only difference this time is that Segway actually made them. The original Segways had a certain minimalism. These look like they borrowed their design aesthetic from Traxxas.
Dude, where's the Segway P-diddy Edition with the bumpin' sound system and the spinner rims?!?!
Moab?!?!
With a range of only 10 miles the XT won't even cover the Slickrock trail before going belly-up. Be sure to carry extra water for the push back to the parking lot.
This is a toy for the outdoorsperson with a short attention span.
Slickrock is only 9.6 miles, but you I am not sure with hammering it that much if it would make it. Mabey (if I had one) I would play on the 2+ mile practice loop. Plug in into a inverter in my car, and go ride my mountain bike, then come back and play some more.
So, does that mean I still can't get my Segway Type-R?
-DR
Oh my god, how embarrassing. Has anyone written segway to tell them that April Fools is NEXT month?
With the ageing population the segway is going to take off big time. Just before the ageing population needs the little scooters with a seat they'll clamour for the segway.
how much is a segway GT
I could have swore when I saw this entry that it was April first and not March first. This is just scary.
I think having a Segway could be kind of nifty but I think the offroad functionality would be pretty limited except in situations like golf. For golf and stuff I can see the use, keep in mind people already take pride in roaming around acres of green grass in four wheel battery operated vehicles. Now it just needs a beer carrier.
I think golf idea is probably the most practical... unfortunately, the price is way off. A nice golf cart that holds 2 people is less than 1 Segway--and people would probably be comparing price of 1 cart to 2 Segways.
Whoever drew the Apple comparison is on to something--Segway could be a lot more popular if they had decent business sense. It was decades of poor business sense that made Apple the small niche in the PC market--instead of the industry leader. Something like the Segway will catch on eventually--but by a company who actually knows how to make good business decisions, bring down costs and market their products.
I think golf idea is probably the most practical... unfortunately, the price is way off. A nice golf cart that holds 2 people is less than 1 Segway--and people would probably be comparing price of 1 cart to 2 Segways.
Whoever drew the Apple comparison is on to something--Segway could be a lot more popular if they had decent business sense. It was decades of poor business sense that made Apple the small niche in the PC market--instead of the industry leader. Something like the Segway will catch on eventually--but by a company who actually knows how to make good business decisions, bring down costs and market their products.
I think that the golf Segway holds considerable promise for speeding up game play, even beyond the existing carts. Fast game play means more players per day means for $$$ for the course owners. A fleet of Segway GTs will more than pay for themselves if their use in mandatory for all golfers during peak hours.
Mark Twain was right: "Golf is a good walk spoiled". Soon there will be no walking involved at all.
The "Segways" are just as silly as those "Motorcycle" thingees. Although the Segways are much more affordable... geese everyone just likes to walk, who'd ever buy either of these?
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Just recently tried a Segway at a show. It was a lot of fun! Had a chance to use it for about a half hour and it made me realize that there are commercial aplications for this technology.
I will probably buy one due to my arthritic feet and knees. I'm 48 years old and this machine will be a great help in my getting around as I age.
You youngsters who attack this machine as a "Toy" will change your mind when you get older and start falling apart. 30 years of skiing and off road racing on dirt bikes can take its toll.
I think there is defo a practical application for the Segway in congested areas such as London. Getting around on one of these would save certain people a lot of time - what if you had 3 or 4 meetings around the city during a day? Quicker than Taxi (less than 8mph avg speed in London now), more comfortable than the tube for longer journeys too!
Everyones always banging on about eco-friendly forms of transport/energy.. and every time one comes along (granted, the Segway may need refining) we always dis them! Give it a chance!
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How many of you fools dissing the Segway has actually been on one?
You're talking about something you know nothing about and haven't thought of the endless uses of the Segway in the commercial industry!
Plus, you probably can't afford one! Something terrible must've happened in your life to spend your time bitching and moaning about anything new.
Jac
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