Segway: Ginger Unveiling Is Underwhelming

Technology experts are not impressed with the Segway Human Transporter.

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December 6, 2001, 10:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Although most technology devotees knew Ginger was a scooter, many had expected it at least to have a revolutionary power source, running on a highly efficient Stirling engine, perhaps, or using hydrogen propulsion. A rechargeable battery is not the same. There are also doubts about the practicalities."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

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