Apple Nike + iPod Sport Kit for iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G
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Customer Review: Great Motivator!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was worried how difficult it would be for me to learn the in's and out's of this product (I'm not techno savy). To my surprise, it was so easy...pretty much PLUG THE THING IN!
I've never owned an iPod before so the whole experience was new to me, but within 30 minutes of opening the packaging (the 3rd generation Nano, Sports Kit and arm relay band) I was out running!
It is a real motivator for me to get out there and see how far, how fast and how many calories I can burn. I've only been saving my workouts on the Nano, but look foward to posting them on the website to chart my progress.
For some people the Nike+Sport kit might not give them enough information (heart rate, etc), but I'm in love! Thanks NIKE and iPod!
ALMOST ONE YEAR LATER!
Do not leave the sensor in/on your shoes if you wear them other than running. I had to purchase a new Nike+ after just 150 miles because I wore my running shoes most everyday of the week. When you are not running keep the sensor "still"...you use the battery whenever you even slightly move it. For example, you keep your running shoes in the car and every time you drive home on those bad city/country roads, guess what? That sensor is ON and running your battery down. FYI
Customer Review: Compete Against the World
Summary: 5 Stars
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
Customer Review: Excellent idea, but poor quality
Summary: 3 Stars
Couple things to keep in mind before you buy this:
1. Check the Apple and Nike support forums. There are tons of people having two specific issues with this item. (1) It periodically drops your workout in the middle and you lose all of your data. Neither companies are offering any support. They either blame it on sweat or a loose connection. How can an item made for working out be susceptible to sweat or vibration? (2) It isn't always the most accurate. For best accuracy I recommend you get the shoes. A lot of people are having inaccurate distances using the little pockets you tie to your shoe to hold the transmitter.
2. Nike is coming out with a new product called Nike+ Sport Band. You wear it on your wrist and it does most of what this current system does without the iPod. This way you can you different types of iPods or MP3 players and hopefully it will be a little more durable to seat and vibration.
That being said I know there are tons of people that are not having any problems with theirs. Just wanted you to be aware of those that are having issues. When it works it's awesome and is very motivational and good for goal setting. A big part of this is the integration with the website.
Customer Review: I love this thing
Summary: 5 Stars
I really like this thing a lot, and it's really cool the way it charts your progress on the Nike+iPod website. You can set your run based on either time or distance (or neither, actually), and a voice will update you periodically with your progress. You can also hit the center button at any time for an update. Holding the center button will automatically play your "power song", that you have to choose before you begin. It would be cool if you could choose multiple power songs, but currently you can only set one. It will attempt to determine calories burned as long as you enter your weight, but I use a heart rate monitor for more accurate results here. The iPod usually reports within 100 calories of the actual number burned, though. Also note that you don't necessarily need the special Nike shoes for this. I purchased a Sport Sensor Nike iPod Sport Kit which works great with any shoe (prior to that I kind of shoved the sensor under the laces, but that didn't work well with one pair of shoes I have and I was afraid I'd lose it). You must, however, have the iPod Nano, as none of the other models are compatible.Customer Review: A Little Temperamental
Summary: 4 Stars
I was a little dubious about picking this up, I thought it seemed a bit gimmicky to me but gave it a try none the less. I was impressed with it and think it a good addition, it allows free running anywhere and keeps track of your progress. I like to know how far I have run and this helps. But it isn't always that accurate, I think it has a hard time when running in the soft, grass, sand and whatnot. I have a five miles loop around my house I frequently run, the Nike+ has told me this loop is between 4 and 5.1 miles depending on what day I run it.
But for me that is good enough, if I want an exact distance I will run on the track or treadmill. This isn't going to work perfectly for everyone, though it will work good enough for most. If you are willing to deal with its possible shortcomings than give it a try.
(it is worth noting that you should calibrate your Nike+ and sensor in the shoe you use it on or in. Preferable on a track or other firm surface, a treadmill doesn't work as well due to the natural give in the belt, and it can be calibrated for both walking or running. Once I calibrated mine it became much more accurate, still not perfect, but a remarkable improvement)