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post #1 of 4
7/30/08 at 3:12pm
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The Jetpack: From Comics to a Liftoff in the Yard

John Schwartz of The New York Times tested a jetpack with its inventor, Glenn Martin, left, and Ray Thomsen guiding him. The device was unveiled Tuesday at an air show in Wisconsin.

EDIT: More streamlined version was available last year!

The Future Has Arrived, The Jetpack Is Ready For Sale
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post #2 of 4
7/30/08 at 6:41pm
Actually, from what I gather, the "streamlined" version could only go up in the air for 3 minutes and cost $250,000. The new one could cost $100,000 and could possibly go up for 30 minutes, hence it's "practical" label.
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post #3 of 4
7/30/08 at 6:43pm
Fuck the jetpack. I want my flying car.
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post #4 of 4
7/31/08 at 10:28am
Here's a video of a test run with a flying car....

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...25647190160549
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