Apple Nike + iPod Sport Kit for iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
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.

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5 out of 5 stars

little technological marvel December 31, 2006
89 out of 90 found this review helpful

I'm usually somewhat jaded when I see technology, and I was skeptical this would be much better than an equivalent $10-15 pedometer. However, Apple has once again proven that details matter.

I bought this for my wife (forget about having to have Nike+ shoes - it works fine slipped into laces or in a shoe wallet). She plugged it into her first-gen (1G) Nano, and instantly the Nike+ menu option appeared. There's a little calibration that has to be done, but once you get going, it's just neat. You can specify your workout type (distance, duration, just go), and then select a playlist (or shuffle, or something else) and you are off!

There's even a built in voice that will give you a verbal run summary at the touch of a button (and at scheduled intervals).

I run with a fourth-gen (4G) big (disk) iPod, and no, it doesn't work with my iPod. Too bad. I might have to get a Nano just for running - this is too cool, and saves the time off of keeping a running log - it keeps one for you, which you can upload.

Good:
-don't need Nike shoes
-works amazingly well out of the box
-easy to use
-neat features (like voice alerts about pace, distance, etc)
-ultra-light
Bad:
-only works with the Nano
-supposedly can't replace the battery in the shoe transponder - we'll see about that
-some calibration required

2 out of 5 stars

Wonderful stopwatch April 13, 2007
44 out of 67 found this review helpful

Lets face it, you're not buying the Nike + ipod for its stopwatch feature, you're buying it for all the other wonderful calculations that it can do. After a couple of weeks, the system is pretty much a waste for me. I wear the sensor in a shoe pouch which was designed for the sensor (Nike will likely never make shoes to fit my 10EEEE feet). I have read reviews that the shoe pouch system works fine. Here are some examples of my results:

80 minute easy run, appx. 6 miles, the system reported that I had run 1.26 miles.

25 minute easy run, appx. 2.5 miles, the system reported that I had run .21 miles.

2 times around the same track, fast pace, the system reported that I had run .21 and .24 KM (same lane).

Nike admits that the system can be 10% off before calibration. I couldn't get it to calibrate because it kept indicating that I had not gone far enough (although I had). On the Nike + ipod forums, I've seen a good deal of complaining that the system is often off by 20 - 30% or more, even after calibration. My results seem much worse than average. I'm used to a good bit of "odd behavior" from electronics and software, so I'm willing to take a good bit in stride. The Nike + ipod, however, performed far worse than anticipated out of the box.

For me,the Nike + ipod is essentially a stopwatch that is linked to my ipod Nano (which makes it a good deal harder to use than the stopwatch on my wrist), that has a nice voice, and will give me feedback as to how much time I've been running or how much time I have left. Since many of the Nike + ipod website features have to do with the distance sensor (log your miles, challenge others, etc.) those features are worthless for me. I'll still use it until the battery runs out; why not? And I'll be glad to update this review if it starts working better. But so far, I think two stars is generous.

5 out of 5 stars

Tips for ownership. January 27, 2008
22 out of 22 found this review helpful

First off this is a great addition to all the weekend warriors out there. It can help keep you motivated via the headphones or the internet (when you get home)

There are some minor things you should know about when owning one of these kits.

1. You have to have an iPod Nano, not a video, iphone, classic, shuffle, whatever... I plugged this into my ultra cool iPod touch and it did not work.

2. Put the disk inside your shoes tongue or get one of the lace kits. Dont buy the shoes built for this. (see next)

3. If you are not headed out the door DO NOT HAVE THIS IN YOUR SHOE! The battery will die and youll need to buy the sender unit (the red thing) again. If you run out to get groceries in your car make sure this is out of your shoe. Having one in your shoe and not having the iPod on will not save all your walking data.

Motion (of any kind even riding in your ash tray) will use up the battery! Take it out and place it on your dresser. Unless you live in a volcanic area it should last a long time.

4. Get a good belkin or other nano type running case. This will help.

All in all a great product. If you treat it well it is a great help for your fitness routine.

edit:
Just figured this out, if you use an ellipticle machine you can tape the sensor to the arm at the farthest point back. It is not 100% accurate but it does read fairly close. Basically you will lose 1/10th the run (or so on my em)
Hope this helps! You can check my progress: http://runnin2lose.blogspot.com

5 out of 5 stars

This thing is so motivating, especially if you have a friend with one also! February 7, 2007
21 out of 21 found this review helpful

I can't say enough good things about this product. I got mine at Christmas and I love it. Let me start by saying that I hate running and walking. I find walking to be boring and running to be no fun at all. In the six weeks that I have owned this device I have run/walked almost 80 miles. I can say for a fact that this is probably more than I have run/walked (directly for exercise that is) in my entire life leading up to this point. I love bike riding and swimming but I can't swim at any time of the day and as much as I love biking you have to go so much further to get the same results and there just aren't enough places to bike near my house.

The main reason that this is so motivating is the Nike website. When you sync your iPod your information is uploaded to the Nike website where you can view great charts and graphs of your runs. It tracks your records as well (fastest mile, furthest run, etc.) It allows you to set goals (run 40 miles in 4 weeks, burn 10,000 calories in 4 weeks, etc.) It also allows you to challenge other people with this device. Well, my best friend got one for Christmas as well. He lives 250 miles away and we are already on our second challenge. The first was who can run the most miles in 30 days. The current is who can run 60 miles first. The website keeps track of your progress and shows you how far each participant has gone so far. So you can see if you are ahead or need to pick up the pace. It is great and makes you want to run further and more often.

I always new I was competitive but I never realized how competitive I was! The other day I ran 7 miles (further than I have ever gone at one time in my life) just so that I could get a good headstart on my friend!

5 out of 5 stars

Compete Against the World January 29, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

This Nike + iPod sport kit is excellent. I got it and it was ready to use out of the box. It was synchronized already and the only time it does not seem synchronized is when I run on the treadmill. I do not have the special Nike shoes, but I just put the sensor in the side of my shoes and there has been no problems when I run. I do take it out, however, when I play basketball. I have the very first version of the Nano, so I had to download some updater software, but it is easy. I like the Nike+Plus website, but I have heard some people note that it could be better.

PROS:
-Update your runs on any new version iTunes (Mac or PC).
-Voice reminders about distance remaining, pace, time run, etc.
-Don't necessarily need Nike shoes
-Synchronized and ready to use out of the box
-Compatible with any iPod nano version
-Adds no weight or discomfort to the Nano
-Great motivational and competition-inducing tool

CONS:
-Only available with the Nano
-Sometimes seems unsynchronized (treadmill)
-You cannot do battery replacement yourself
-Potentially easy to lose if you leave it lying around
-Need to go back to a previous menu to end runs

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