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Kilimanjaro on June 16, 2010 | parent | context | favorite | on: Segway by Honda

Power wheelchairs are better, comfortable and ergonomic.

But then you'll look like a crippled.

So take a La-z-boy and add power wheels to it. Then sell it for $999.

JoeAltmaier on June 16, 2010 [–]

This is infinitely more maneuverable, especially in the house e.g. the kitchen. A house has to be made wheelchair-compatible. This avoids that cost. And makes you look more human.

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