The shiniest new toy, the first Segway hits NYC
The first Segway Human Transporter is being seen on the streets of New York city according to this New York Times story (registration required). The winner of a contest, Frank Tropea, is creating quite a stir and envy (since the Segway won't start selling until March) and is often asked the following questions:
How much does it cost? How fast does it go? What kind of mileage do you get with that?
(About $5,000, 12.5 miles per hour, about 11 miles per electrical charge.)
...In a world where toys still matter, he has the most awesome secret decoder ring of the moment, the shiniest Schwinn. The two-wheeled Segway's simple looks have been compared to an old-fashioned reel lawn mower's, but its seeming simplicity is deceptive.