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To: Sawtooth who wrote (13410)	1/13/2002 5:03:00 PM
From: Maurice Winn	Respond to of 74559

People seem to compare things incorrectly. A Segway won't replace an SUV, which is good for certain jobs. But a Segway in the back of an SUV would be great. A bit like ships have lifeboats and big RVs often have a little car in tow. CB is quite right that a lifeboat is totally unsuitable for crossing the ocean. But when the Titanic hits an iceberg or moors at the entrance to a small harbour, a little boat is going to be much easier than swimming. Like the Q competing with the US$, it doesn't mean overnight everyone will dump the US$. Trends usually take decades to become really important. There is usually intense doubt by onlookers that such a stupid idea can work [and initially, there are always problems and there are improvements added on as the economic opportunity develops]. Improvements to footpaths, which could become segways, could well turn out to be a more economic development than more roadways for SUVs. Walking is not a viable option other than for very local movement [time being of the essence, not to mention simple exhaustion]. Something between an SUV, Ka and walking is needed for local movement. A bicycle is good for many activities, but I can see a Segway would be more appealing than a bicycle in many places. Anyway, time will tell, Mqurice [I've warmed to Segways having watched the video of them in action]