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Science & Technology

Here's Your Jetpack (Sort Of)

Katherine Mangu-Ward | 1.31.2011 10:24 AM

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Come March, that jetpack you've been promised all these years will finally be available. Sadly, it will (a) be water-powered, (b) have a top speed of 22mph and a maximum height of 33 feet, and (c) cost $99,500. So your commute is still going to suck. Still: Jetpack!

Via Engadget.

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