I've been worried for a long time that our technology just hasn't been keeping pace with the wonderful promises sci-fi has made. I mean, 2001 came and went, and all humans are still hanging out in our own earth's orbit. It's shameful! We're over halfway to the future from Back to the Future, and I'm not seeing any flying cars or hoverboards.
But, mes amis, rest assured. I can now tell you that each and every American is well on his way to owning his very own robot, and finally cruising around in a flying car.
We do, however, need to get to work on the warp drive.
Posted by luthe (Member # 1601) on :
I would just as soon have one of these. Posted by odouls268 (Member # 2145) on :
we're PAST the beginning of Quantum Leap, and i dont see anybody traveling through time.
And as far as that flying car, theyre touting it as 'no traffic, no red lights, no speed limits' horse shit. itd be 20 minutes post IPO before the government had the entire idea of 'personal air travel' usage regulated right down to airspeed and hair color while driving.
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
His boy, Elroy! Did anybody else get the Jetsons theme music in their head reading this thread title?
Posted by Shigosei (Member # 3831) on :
This is the kind of robot I want!
Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
I want them all!!!
All the toys!
More toys for Bob!!!
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Shigosei, me too!
Posted by Bokonon (Member # 480) on :
-Bok
Posted by Rappin' Ronnie Reagan (Member # 5626) on :
My friend Tai showed me the site about Asimo yesterday and the flying car one a while back and i really really want them! I even made a page dedicated to Asimo (it's a work in progress ). The flying cars aren't even going to be that expensive. Well, too expensive for me to own one right now, but I could always get rich!
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Interesting stuff! From the sky car site
quote: M400 Skycar Deposit Information Deposit is refundable until after a successful transitioning flight has occurred. Thereafter deposits are refundable only if Final Delivery Price exceeds List Price (as adjusted for CPI-W) by 5%, OR Standard Equipment List has been shortened OR Guaranteed Performance Specifications are not met, OR FAA Certification Date of the M400 Skycar occurs after December 31, 2005 or a Purchase Agreement is executed prior to FAA certification.
Your required deposit amount is as follows:
Delivery Position Minimum Deposit Amount List Price 25-100 $100,000 $995,000 101-200 $25,000 $750,000 201-500 $10,000 $500,000
Performance Specifications & Equipment List
Guaranteed Performance Passengers 4 Maximum speed 375 MPH Cruise speed 300 MPH Range 800 Miles Size Large automobile Best mileage >20 MPG Useful payload 800 lbs Can hover with one engine failed Can use automotive gasoline
Certification Date Not later than December 31, 2005
Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :
The Jetsons had one thing completely backwards.
They had us eating an entire meal in one pill.
Instead, we eat entire meals of pills.
My dad has about 20 he takes daily. I swear one is the size of a meatloaf.
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). The flying cars aren't even going to be that expensive. Well, too expensive for me to own one right now, but I could always get rich!