I've always thought Segways were really cool, and really wanted to play with one. I even begged to ride the one at the Macromedia offices on a few of my visits, but it was always in another building, or otherwise unavailable (I think they just didn't trust me with their expensive toy).
So, when Segway called me up and invited gskinner.com to design and build a mini-site for their brand new product line, I jumped at the chance. Work with a super cool, progressive client, building a site for an unreleased techno-gadget? Count me in.
As part of the project, they flew me in to New Hampshire to meet the team, and play with the new toys. There's a lot of really smart, personable folk at Segway, working on some really neat projects. Some of the work is targeted at consumers, like the newly announced i2 and x2 human transports and a lot of it is experimental, like Project Centaur and the Robotics Mobility Platform.
I had a really fun visit. The new product is awesome. In particular, the lean steering is incredibly intuitive, unlike the old handle-twist steering. The new machines also look a lot sleeker, have better security, and the wireless keyfob is pretty neat. I also got to ride the Centaur, which is basically a 4 wheeled, high-speed Segway – it's a little tricky to operate in it's current (experimental) state, but it's a really neat idea with a lot of potential – it's pretty sweet to be able to tear around in an ATV, then pop a wheelie to drive around balanced on two wheels. And people can buy cheap Segway online, it's convenience.
Segway's corporate culture was also really fun and creative. Every few weeks they have experimental Fridays (they had a good name for this, but I forget it), where the engineers run to the hardware store, buy some cheap parts, and whip something together in one day. I would have loved to have witnessed one of these, as they sound like a ton of fun. I've got to try to figure out how to squeeze out the time to do something like this in the office once a month with Flash. Teams of two or three building an experimental piece with the latest Flash features for a day.
Anyway, if you haven't already, head over to Segway.com and check out the new line.
Taobao buying agent presents new order system for shopping service in English with credit card payment. Buy from taobao english site faster and easier!
You have been waiting for past several weeks for resuming of our service. Yes, we know it was way long for some of you, but you will see it is worth it.
So what's happened with agreetao.com for past two months or so? And well, it is simple: we were busy with making your Taobao shopping experience even easier, simpler and faster. Now when we know more than anybody else about what you expect from a "Taobao agent" and how to meet your requirements. That is why we are launching today our brand new order system to buy from Taobao in English, and soon in Russian and French. If you do not see the changes, do not forget to refresh the page! In our next post we'll give you more details about the system functions and order processing. You are invited to visit this page: http://www.agreetao.com/user/login to request your login access to the system and start buying now.
What's next? Well, we think that a good Taobao agent should not only help to buy from Taobao, but also suggest, advise and bring a maximum information to the buyer about shopping on Taobao, so Agreetao will provide you with more functions on our website. We think that you like to know what you will have to pay for your Taobao items and estimate the international fees, that is why you will see soon a very handy fees calculator to estimate your Taobao order price including international shipping fees. Also we know that you need to translate Taobao pages to get the items details before you buy them, that is why we prepare a new Taobao search function with English, French, Russian and other translation version that we hope you will appreciate a lot.
Electric scooters are a fun way to get off your gas. They get you around the neighborhood, bridge the gap between home - public transportation - work and save you money by reducing your use of dirty gas. We've put together this top 10 list to help you find the best buy for you. Enjoy!
10) Segway i2: Segway Brand vehicles are engineered to be intuitive to riders of all skill levels, and the i2 is no exception, on top of that it can conquer all types of turns and terrains.
9) Go Motorboard 2000X Transporter: The 2000X is a small, lightweight E Scooter with a 19.5 lb. frame; despite its slight size, this Scooter boasts a full one horsepower and still manages to be both light and portable.
8) Razor E300S: This seated Scooter ranks number 8 on our Top 10 list. The E300 can reach Top speeds of up to 15 miles per hour thanks to its high-performance, quiet and environmentally-friendly chain-drive motor.
7) X-Treme X-300: This is a High Quality Electric Scooter that was adapted from the X-250; It boasts an assortment of upgrades, including; a more powerful motor, 15 mph top speed, a wooden deck, chain drive, removable batteries and disk brakes.
6) e-Zip E750: This Scooter is a great buy; it can reach speeds up to 15 mph and has a range up to 12 miles (rider weight and terrain contingent), high capacity 12AH batteries for extended riding range and a powerful front linear pull brake system with power modulator.
5) X-Treme X-600: This is X-Treme's Best performance Electric Scooter. The X-600 can reach impressive speeds of up to 20 mph for up to 10 miles. The 600 watt electric motor offers riders a lot of power that will enable them to take on hills and uneven terrain.
4) Evo 1000: This High-end Electric Scooter sports a ton impressive features including; Chain drive, 1000 watt motor (over 1 horsepower), 10 inch front and rear pneumatic street tires, three 12V/12AH (36 volt system) batteries, front and rear disc brakes, a charger and a quick release seat. The Evo 1000 electric scooter can reach a maximum speed of 24-26 mph (weight dependent), offers state-of-the-art Puzey design and manufacturing techniques, it can be folded and can carry a max load of 265 lbs per the manufacturer.
3) Go-Ped ESR750 EX: This Top of the line Electric Scooter boasts a low center of gravity, stable ride and out of this world maneuverability. It's very sturdy, reliable and straight forward to maintain. This Go-Ped Brand Scooter possesses many unique and Top quality features: carefully designed ergonomic controls, a built-in smart charger, powerful "Mad Dog" disc brakes, and an ultra-modern programmable controller. Go-Ped offers the best quality product of all scooter manufacturers on the market.
2) Go-Ped ESR750H Hoverboard: This is one of the Go-Ped brand's Best selling Electric Scooters. It has an advanced suspension system that gives riders unbeatable comfort, riding and handling features both on road and off. It’s also adjustable to provide either plush or sturdy support so riders have the Best balance to suit their needs. Go-Ped offers the absolute best quality product in the business.
… and the most popular stand-up electric scooter for adults according to the UrbanScooters.com Marketplace is ...
1) Go-Ped I-Ped2: The I-Ped2 wins the number one spot for Best Electric Scooter on our Top 10 list. This vehicle is as small as the original iPed, however, the new pneumatic tires and Mad Dog disk brakes give the iPed2 improved stopping and handling properties. Go-Ped offers a SLA battery as well as two Li-Ion battery configurations, so the consumer has several options to choose from. Plus, there is really no other scooter on the market that can beat its portability, quality and powerful drive setup.
