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

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


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Brand: Apple
Category: CE

List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $29.00
You Save: $0.99 (3%)



Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 139 reviews

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 4 x 1 x 4

MPN: MA365LL/B
Model: MA365LL/B
UPC: 885909141791
EAN: 5060175800008
ASIN: B000JVFKH8

Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Features:
  • Compatibility: iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G
  • 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

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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 youriPod 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.


Customer Reviews:   Read 134 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Great motivator, nice user interface, makes you want to run more!   August 22, 2008
Sandra M. Jones (Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin)
PROS:
This little piece of technology is awesome. It really helps me, (who never has liked running) want to run. Being able to see progress, and compete against other people online is awesome. I love the power-song feature. The Nikeplus website is awesome, and allows you to: Make teams to compete, make challenges to compete with individual people, make personal goals, and even use "virtual coach" to help you organize how to train for a 5K, 10k or other distances. The nikeplus website is really the icing on the cake. If you dont have access to the internet, this definetly will not be as appealing. This system doesnt seem to affect the nano's battery too much. It probably goes down about 5% fast, but nothing to much. The system seems to work with both my 3rd generation 4gb nano, and my sisters 2nd generation 4gb nano.

Neutral: i have not really tested the battery life of the sensor itself, since i have only had this for about a week. But the apple website says it should last 1,000 hours, altho I have my doubts. Im using a pair of Nikeplus shoes, (which i bought for 50$ at the Nike clearance store)and it seems to measure distances very well.

CONS: Since it only works with nano's, lots of people may not buy this. I dont understand why they didnt make it work with all ipods. The nikeplus shoes are not required, but make the sensor much more accurate. Replacing the sensor (about every year from what ive calculated) will cost 19$. You dont need to replace the whole kit, just the sensor, which like i said is 19$.



2 out of 5 stars Battery Life Stinks   August 18, 2008
S. Lee (Fremont,CA)
This is my 3rd sport kit in 9 months. The battery life of the sensor does not last as long as advertised. It would be nice if there was an aftermarket brand that could be used with the ipod vs the Nike one that does not last too long. The only reason why I keep buying this sport kit is because it's the only one that works with the ipod.


5 out of 5 stars love it!   August 9, 2008
RDM (San Diego)
I love the freedom of the sensor. It allows me to run without first planning out a route when I want to go a specific distance or time, it tracks all the data i want (date, distance, average pace, total time), and yet adds no weight to my gear. I did have to cut a hole in the nano armband I already had to accommodate the sensor.


5 out of 5 stars Its so money   August 1, 2008
T. Pfister (Sacramento, CA)
This is so money...it actually keeps me motivated to want to go out and run. Probably the most innovative feature to hit the running market since the walkman.


1 out of 5 stars Useless information   July 30, 2008
Susanne M. Hasselfeldt (LaPorte, IN)
I have had nothing but trouble getting the nikeplus system to accurately record my pace since getting it 3 weeks ago. I initially had it under my laces (cannot wear Nike shoes!). Thought this was problem. No dice. Same issue with lacelid adaptor. Ready to throw whole system out. Fact that it reads 8:06 min/mile then 18:56 min/mile at exact same pace bizarre! I have calibrated the system twice and even linked with sensor twice. Any recommendations?