November 21, 2007 | 5 comments

20 Gadgets You Want

Popular applications of science and technology for you to give and get

By Larry Greenemeier   

 
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1G-Guide-Ferrari.jpgLimited Edition Ferrari Segway PT i2
Word on the street, er, sidewalk, is that Ferrari employees' fondness for Segway personal transportation has morphed into a two-wheeler with the luxury sports car maker's trademark logo and flashy red coloring. If you're not already a Segway fan (and unless you're one of the few people who own one, you probably aren't), this model isn't likely to change your opinion. The i2 travels up to 25 miles (40 kilometers) or about 480 city blocks on a single charge of its lithium ion battery. The nifty, new i2 is designed to be stored in the trunk of your car—unless, that is, your car is a Ferrari, where trunk space isn't a big selling point. The lux scooter comes with a classy leather handlebar bag. Warning: don't be fooled by the candy-apple red color; the Ferrari-inspired i2 has the same motor under its hood as Segway's other models, which putter along at two speeds: "beginner" (six mph / 13 kph) and "standard" (12.5 mph / 20 kph).
Price tag: about $10,470
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