Philip BendallJul 17, 20120 comments

Airbag "invisible helmet" for cyclists.....and Segway PT riders?

There is an innovative new option for cyclists that may appeal to some Segway Personal Transporter (PT) owners. The Hovding Invisible Bicycle Helmet is a self-inflating hood that creates a...

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Philip BendallJul 12, 20120 comments

Kiwi inventions: Segway "wheelchairs" and the REX Bionics exoskeleton

A New Zealand inventor has built a hi-tech "wheelchair" for his best mate that fits onto a standard Segway Personal Transporter (PT) in minutes. Working with his disabled friend -...

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Philip BendallJul 10, 20120 comments

California Burrito opens Queen St store with deliveries by Segway PT

California Burrito has opened it's third store in Auckland - on Queen Street - offering door-to-door fast food delivery by Segway Personal Transporter (PT). Only the Segway PT can offer...

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Philip BendallJul 5, 20120 comments

The evolution of the Segway PT

Evolution of the Segway PT

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Philip BendallJun 28, 20120 comments

See Segway PTs at MOTAT these school holidays

See and interact with characters on Segway Personal Transporters (PTs) at the Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) in Auckland these school holidays (30 June - 15 July 2012). Every...

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Philip BendallJun 26, 20120 comments

Joseph and the amazing technicolour....Segway!

UPDATED 3 July 2012 On Saturday night (23 June) the National Youth Theatre Company took to the stage for their Gala Night performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dream...

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Philip BendallJun 20, 20120 comments

World Cup of Segway Polo in Stockhom 2012 - the Woz Challenge Cup

Earlier this month 14 teams from 9 nations competed in the World Cup of Segway Polo, playing off against each other to win the Woz Challenge Cup. Banner from Segway...

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Philip BendallJun 14, 20120 comments

ASB bank launches new smartphone app with Segway PTs in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch

ASB promotion in action along Auckland's waterfront on a crisp, clear winter's morning "Make sure you keep an eye out for our ASB Mobile team over the next few days....

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Philip BendallJun 7, 20120 comments

Segway Batteries - advanced technology developed together with Valance Technology [updated]

Segway i2 and x2 models feature advanced Lithium ion battery packs as an integral component of their extraordinary performance - long range-per-charge, many years of excellent day-to-day use, and usability...

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Philip BendallJun 6, 20120 comments

History made today as Team Segway beats 100mph at TT Zero on Isle of Man [updated]

It is being hailed as one of the greatest events in the 105 year history of the world's most famous motorcycle race - the Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy)....

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Philip BendallJun 4, 20120 comments

SEGWAY number plate and a Segway Scream (Edvard Munch)

Philip Bendall has owned the SEGWAY number plate in New Zealand since 2004. He wasn't the first to register it, however. In 2003 an enterprising individual was quick off the...

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Philip BendallJun 1, 20120 comments

Team Segway MotoCsysz the favourite at Isle of Man TT Zero [updated]

Autoblog names Team Segway MotoCsysz their favourite to win this year's Isle of Man TT Zero in their article History will be made at the 2012 TT Zero. A Preview....

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Philip BendallMay 29, 20120 comments

Woz takes a Segway Tour to the top of Auckland

MAGIC TOUR: From left: Jackie Goldingham, Pauline Baker, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, Ian Watson of Auckland University and Shaarina Taylor on Mt Victoria. Photo (c) Fairfax NZ News During his...

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Philip BendallMay 29, 20120 comments

Touring Christchurch by Segway PT (plus The Beatles and Fred Flintstone)

Urban Wheels has been offering Segway Tours of Christchurch for more than 5 years. The Press feature writer Margaret Agnew took a tour of the earthquake damaged CBD recently, accompanied...

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Philip BendallMay 24, 20120 comments

Woz and the Segway PT (did Steve Jobs get it wrong?)

Steve Wozniak is a long-time fan of the Segway Personal Transporter (PT), and has owned many examples. He even purchased a yellow i180 model from Segway New Zealand in 2006....

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Philip BendallMay 20, 20120 comments

Fish & Chips with Woz

by Philip Bendall (Managing Director of Segway New Zealand) Today I ate fish & chips* with Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple - perhaps the most valuable company in the world...

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Philip BendallMay 16, 20120 comments

Uni-Pod pre-dates Honda's UNI-CUB by 33 years

(or, Predicting the Future: Part 2) Automobile Quarterly is an American hardbound, advertising-free periodical first published in 1963. Describing itself as "The connoisseur's magazine of motoring today, yesterday and tomorrow"...

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Philip BendallMay 16, 20120 comments

See us at SpeedShow - 21-22 July 2012

We love the SpeedShow and this year's event (21-22 July) is going to be awesome. In addition to every Segway Personal Transporter (PT) there is going to be just about...

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