is the company's site.

They've got a (very slow) Flash "Interactive Model" presentation [link|http://www.segway.com.edgesuite.net/consumer/segway/|here] - click the central link.

A [link|http://www.segway.com.edgesuite.net/consumer/segway/product_specifications.html|Specifications] summary page says: Top speed 12.5 mph, maximum range 17 miles on a charge (though they expect a real number is closer to 11 miles), can carry a 250 pound passenger, you ride 8" above the ground, the "Segway HT" weighs 80 pounds.

One of the previous stories said that it could climb stairs, with the implication that the rider wasn't on at the time (as I read it). The tires seem to be at least 20" in diameter if the rider really is 8" off the ground. So some roughness in the terrain should be easily tolerable. And low steps. But it would still be fascinating to see in action in real conditions.

Cheers,
Scott.