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360-Degree Suitcase: 4 wheels, infinite direction
Maybe it's just me, but whenever I'm running to catch a plane, my wheeled suitcase keeps stumbling as I change direction, slowing me down. I usually just pick the sucker up, but if it was too heavy I'd much rather have one of these 360-Degree Suitcases. Instead of being locked into one direction, the wheels on this "sturdy" case rotate just like wheels on office chairs, letting it move in any way you want to go. Made by Swany, the carry-on-size bag (only 15 inches tall) costs $250.
You might think it's surprising that it took this long to offer this modification, but when you remember how long it took luggage makers to develop simple wheeled suitcases, it's probably right on time.
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By dave at 2:00 PM ON 05/28/08
I've had luggage with this feature from Atlantic for over a year (and since I've never been an early adopter, I'm sure it was out for a while before I caught on).
http://www.atlanticluggage.com/graphitelite.html
By njbrideau at 3:38 PM ON 05/28/08
yeah but how often do you pull your luggage standing straight up? The natural tendency is to pull with two wheels in the air on an angle, so its easier to pull when you are in a hurry and more like what you are used to. I have a suitcase with wheels like this and they don't roll nearly as well on 2 as my old style does. The only thing these are handy for is kicking your suitcase forward while standing in line.
By E at 3:22 AM ON 05/29/08
Is this news? Maybe in the US, but cetainly not in Europe. I have been using suitcases with four wheels for years...
But I agree, they are a great invention.