Electronics : Apple Nike + iPod Sport Kit for iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G |
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Rating:  - * Great motivator, nice user interface, makes you want to run more! ... 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$. You dont need to replace the whole kit, just the sensor, which like i said is 19$. Rating:  - * Battery Life Stinks ... 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. Rating:  - * love it! ... 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. Rating: - * Its so money ... 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. Rating:  - * Useless information ... 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? |
