Apple Nike + iPod Sport Kit for iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G
Apple Nike + iPod Sport Kit for iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G
The Nike + iPod Sport Kit lets you tailor your running experience for the ultimate workout. Just put the sensor into a special pocket in the Nike + iPod midsole, then plug a receiver into the Dock connector on your iPod Nano. The sensor & receiver give you instant feedback on your performance, through the iPod and its screen. You’ll be able to track distance, time, pace and calories burned. You can also set up PowerSongs access the tunes that get you pumped instantly. It’s everything you need to manage your workout AND enjoy it more.
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Stars DOESN’T WORK unless you actually run
The product description for this item should state explicitly that this tool is for RUNNING ONLY. Throughout the description, it talks about running a lot, but what it fails to tell you is that if you do any other sort of cardiovascular exercise, it will not work. I guess it needs the impact of your shoes on pavement in order to collect data. I purchased this because I wanted to track my workouts on the elliptical trainer and other machines at the gym, and when I used it during a very intense, sweat-producing, heart-pounding workout, it kindly informed me that I had gone 0.1 miles and hadn’t burned any calories. Humph! I tried it a few other times thinking the first time was a fluke, but it produced the same results. I think it’s misleading advertising for the manufacturer not to say that this product only works if you actually run and is completely useless otherwise.
5 Stars Miles Tracker
I love this product. I’ve used it in the snow of AK to the heat of Iraq and everywhere in between. The product is great just sometimes the IPod itself takes a holiday and I’ve lost some workouts because of it.
5 Stars Transform your Workout!
If I could give this product more than 5 stars, I would. I run outside a lot, but its awesome being able to keep tabs on the actual distance and performance of my workouts. You can sync your workouts (when you plug in your iPod to iTunes, you can set it to automatically transfer the data to Nike.com) so you can track all of your workouts and your progress. I was into running and training for runs this summer, but this completely changes my workouts! I love it!
4 Stars Exellent device
I picked this unit up for less than advertised on amazon.com a few hours ago. Like some reviews stated, one doesn’t necessarily need the Nike+ shoes, but considering I need a new pair of running shoes, I might as well grab a pair from my local Nike store. The unit works well with iPod Nano and iPod touch. I thought at first that it wasn’t compatible with touch, but not only does it work with my touch(32GbSecGen), it doesn’t need the receiver. I tucked the sensor into the laces of my shoe and walked around the block. My wife has the 4thGen Nano and it worked well also. Considering I got it for only [...] bucks, I think it was worth the find.
5 Stars Works right out of the box
A friend of mine had one of these and I thought it was pretty nifty, so when he told me it was only 30 bucks (from 2 of the most overpriced brands on the planet, no less) I had to get one. I don’t know how it works, but so far (after 7 runs) I have found it to be remarkably accurate. I have compared its results with Gmaps pedometer and with a measured mile on the road and it has been right on the money. It is easy to get started, requiring virtually no setup, and simple to use. I like being able to download my runs to keep track of my training, and if you know how far you want to run but don’t feel like planning a route before you go, you can just keep track of your distance on the ipod and decide when to head back. It doesn’t give you as much feedback as a GPS, but at a tenth the price it exceeds my expectations.
I have kudos for the Nike+ customer support, too. The first time I used the NIke+ipod, my Nano had not been synced in a long time and it had the wrong time and date, which were reflected on the run when I uploaded it. Unfortunately you can’t edit your own runs on the website (which seems kind of stupid), but I emailed customer service and they fixed the problem for me in minutes.
Don’t worry about getting the special Nike shoes, either. I’m using it with the Marware Sportsuit Sensor Case and have had no problem with the sensor being sensed.
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