I have the Husq 115h, 3rd year starting now. After it "breaks in" and everything is even, you don't see/notice that the pattern is random. You just see cut grass.
I did have to modify the unit though! I contacted vender and Husq but it didn't really go anywhere. Basically I had to cut off 2" of the "chin" in front because it kept hitting chunks of grass and triggering impact. After cutting, it works perfect. Seems like a really odd defect on their end.
I only switched 5 months ago or so, but your comment is exactly the reaction whenever I use or update my wife's windows pc. I used windows for ~30 years now, and was just "used to it" - but after only 5 months away, the bloat experience is unbelievable. Why did/do we put up with that?
I have the Husq, but this is the first I've heard of the Segway. Pricier, but looks rather interesting!