» NIKE + IPOD SPORT KIT-USA
By Apple
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Features:
- What's in the Box - Wireless sensor for Nike+ shoes, Wireless receiver for iPod nano, Printed documentation
- Insert the wireless sensor inside the custom, built-in pocket beneath the insole of your Nike+ shoe, then plug the receiver into the Dock connector on your iPod nano. The iPod touch (2nd generation) and iPhone 3GS includes built-in support for the system - no receiver necessary.
- Now start your workout. As your run or walk, the sensor sends information to your device, tracking your time, distance, pace, and calories burned. If you choose, real-time, spoken feedback can even alert you to milestones throughout your workout.
- Back at your computer, sync your iPod or iPhone 3GS to transfer your workout data to iTunes and Nike website. There, you can evaluate your performance history, set goals, and even challenge other runners to a virtual race.
- Requirements - iPod nano, iPod touch (2nd generation), or iPhone 3GS, Nike+ shoes, iTunes 9.0 or later (available via free download), A Mac with a USB 2.0 port and Mac OS X version 10.3.9 or later; or a PC with a USB 2.0 port and Windows 2000 (SP4) or XP Home or Professional (SP2), Internet access and a free Nike account
Editor Reviews:
- Product Description
Apple Nike + iPod Sport Kit
Customer Reviews:
- Why didn't they have these sooner.
This is an excellent tool for the avid runner. I can't say enough about the positives. - Great for Runners who Use iPods
I swap between my iPhone and my iPod nano and it works great. The only drawback is that I question its accuracy. I have gone through the calibration exercises, but still think it is off by tenths of a mile. Still, as a traveler, I am frequently taking new runs and this device helps me track how far I run and at what pace. - Great features and love what it can do, but...
A friend mentioned the Nike+ to me, and he raved about this product. I have to say, I love it as well - not only does it have great features on an iPod, but the Nike+ website is fantastic. I'm able to see routes in my area through a Google Maps app, select a coaching/training program based on my goals, and track all of my workout activity.
The only thing preventing me from giving this a perfect 5 is a big drawback. On about my 6th run, my iPod froze and I had to reset it, losing my workout. Once, no big deal. But unfortunately it happened 2 runs later. Doing some research, I found that there are MANY others with the same issue and it has been unresolved for several years. Given I was following a coaching program I wanted to make sure I recorded everything I did on the Nike+ site. There are a few websites that show how to hack your iPod to recover your run (by copying another similar run) but it is somewhat painful to do.
All in all, great features, great concept - just wish it worked 100% of the time. We'll see how much it gives me grief over the long haul. - Nike makes me want to work out
I was looking for something to get me motivated to exercise again. Look no further-this little guy is the bomb! I've had it for 10 days and have gotten my mojo back. I actually look forward to working out. The voice prompts and timings are much more important than I would have thought...very motivating. Today Lance Freakin' Armstrong congratulated me on my run, since it was "my longest run to date". Maybe silly, but hey, if it motivates you to work out, how can that be bad? I have been recommending this to everyone I know, and I'll add my 2-cents here. Oh-and ran a 5K this weekend...distance on it said 3.11 miles. How's that for accuracy? - My aunt loves this!
My aunt loves this but she has some problems using the website. All in good time and practice.
