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Apple Nike + iPod Sport Kit for iPod nano 1G, 2G (Old Version) | List Price: $29.99
Discount Price: $27.95
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Brand: Apple
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Compatibility: iPod nano 1G, 2G
- Transforms your iPod nano into a personal workout coach--nano can provide real-time, spoken feedback that alerts you to workout milestones
- Lets your iPod nano track your running time, distance, pace, and calories burned
- Sync your iPod nano to transfer your workout data to iTunes and nikeplus.com for your performance history and more
- Kit includes wireless sensor for Nike+ shoes and wireless receiver for iPod nano
Wonderful tool [Posted on 2007-12-13]
I have zero problems with this device. It's accurate, cheap, and informational. You don't have to purchase Nike+ gear or shoes to use this device. Aftermarket holders and arm bands are cheap and effective.
short battery life [Posted on 2008-02-01]
I really liked this product. But I am also very disappointed by the sensor. I own two of this product. The first one worked excellent for 3 months then the sensor's battery run out. So I bought the second one. To save battery this time I turn the sensor off when the first time I am not using it, then it can't be turn on anymore.
I only use it for 1 hour per day. When not running, I am not wearing it at all. The sensor suppose to last for 1000 hours, but 1 hour per day for 3 month (about 100 day)-is only about 100 running hours then the battery died.
The second one shows me the poor quality of switch on the sensor.
Won't calibrate my run [Posted on 2008-02-15]
I wear this on a pouch in my non-Nike shoe. I didn't need to calibrate it for my warm up walk and it measured distance/pace fine. However, after repeated attempts outside and on a treadmill it won't recognize my run mileage. I've tried to calibrate this thing at least 5 times and it stays at 0.0 for running. VERY FRUSTRATING!! However it still recognizes my walk rate. I don't understand what the problem and fix could be. If it would recognize my run distance/pace then this device would be great.
Great and VERY accurate [Posted on 2008-02-22]
I have used the Sport Kit for over a year now. It's incredible. The instant feedback available about your running speed, distance, and time is great. After I calibrated it, which was very simple, I ran a 10 mile event. In the end, my iPod said I had ran 9.97 miles. So it's not perfect, but for the price you can't beat that.
The web site is great as well. My best friend lives over 1,000 miles away, but we can challenge each other to running contests (distance, pace, etc) and monitor it on-line. Great motivator to keep running.
The only downside, and it's not even enough for me to drop from a 5 star rating, is that the battery in the shoe sensor cannot be replaced, so you have to replace the whole thing. Mine lasted about 7 months.
Very cool! [Posted on 2008-03-02]
Okay, this is the most fun I've had with my nano, as well as the most motivating gadget I've bought for running. It's not expensive and yet really makes it fun for us running geeks who like gadgets or just like to keep good records of our walks or runs.
When you sync your iPod, your data goes to a Nike website that you can log into and create your own account. From there, it automatically uses your uploaded data to create a running (or walking) record. It's like a running log, only better. You have instant graphs of your totals (time and distance, daily-weekly-monthly, etc.), you can even set goals and earn virtual medals or trophies when you reach them, and you can invite friends and strangers to challenges, both individual and team. I've participated in several challenges and it's really neat to see others from all of the world get involved. It's a real running community.
But, best of all, even if you aren't interested in anything like that - if you don't want to track your mileage online - the sensor system motivates you. When I have a personal best for the mile, I might hear Lance Armstrong's voice congratulating me, or another famous athlete like Paula Radcliffe. Also, you can press the center button on your iPod at any time and get your current "stats" such as pace, time, distance, etc. It'll also count down or up your mileage as you run, letting you know that you only have a half mile to go, for instance.
Feeling tired and unmotivated? You can also select a Power Song - which you can hear at any time by with the press of a button. Very helpful for that last "push" at the end of a workout.
A great product. I love mine. Thanks Nike!
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