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Holistic Guidance - Apple Nike + iPod Sport Kit for iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G
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List Price: $29.99
Our Price: $28.95
Your Save: $ 1.04 ( 3% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Apple Computer
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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Apple
EAN: 0885909141791
Feature: Compatibility: iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Apple Computer
Manufacturer: Apple Computer
Model: MA365LL/B
Publisher: Apple Computer
Studio: Apple Computer
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Features
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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:
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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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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Works well
Comment: Works exactly as said. It doesn't exactly measure distance, but is fairly accurate. You just have to remember to start your workout on the ipod. :) Seamless integration with itunes and uploading to the nike website was smooth.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Love this thing! Great use of the Ipod for training
Comment: I just got back into running (doctor's orders to lower cholesterol and blood pressure) and wanted something to help me train for a 5K I'm going run in December.
While the Ipod is a great MP3 player, on its own it does not provide any motivation or help one gauge workout progress. Adding the Nike+ sensor to your running shoe (you don't need Nike shoes btw) and the included receiver to your Ipod basically gives you your own personal trainer.
Get yourself a heart-rate monitoring watch like the Nike Triax C6, which I use, and you have all you need to monitor your health and track your fitness.
With the Nike+ I like how you can set different workout goals by calories burned, distance or time-length of your run. And here's the cool part: once you've finished a workout, iTunes will send your workout data to Nikeplus.com, which one can use to set weight or distance goals and track progress; the site also offers social features such as sharing your workout/getting-in-shape progress w/friends and family members -- so my wife actually KNOWS I'm working out now and doesn't have to take my word for it.
Only gripes: once you've started a workout, it's a pain to try to switch or skip songs during your work out. Volume control is still easy however. The product designers had a difficult problem to solve here, and for the most part, they did the best they could with the Ipod interface. But I can't help but think how much easier to use the Nike+ would be to use with Bluetooth voice commands. So here's my wish: Apple creates an Ipod with built-in BT with voice recognition (this could also make navigating the Ipod menus in your car that much easier).
Also, as other reviewers have pointed out, when you're done w/a workout, turn the sensor off on the back (I do this with the connector end of my earphones). If you don't, you'll be buying another one in 3-4 months (there's no way to swap the battery that I'm aware of).
Overall, for ~$29, this is probably one of the best investments in your health you'll ever make. Now get out there and RUN!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good Buy
Comment: The shipment was prompt and the item was as described and in brand new condition. Would gladly do business with this merchant again.
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Summary: Awesome invention!
Comment: Not sure how true the mileage is on this thing as it seems like my previously marked routes (used GPS) are now greater distances than before - maybe off by .10 of a mile. I think it might matter if you take long or short strides. Other than that it really does motivate me & I love it when I hear Lance's voice tell me I beat a personal best!
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Summary: Very poor battery life, but otherwise nice
Comment: I got my Nike iPod kit in April 2007. By November 2007 the battery was dead in the sensor. I recorded a total of 30 runs (although I probably used it on more like 40), so maybe I used it once or twice a week. It was certainly not being used extensively. I'm quite upset that the battery is not replaceable especially since it only worked for about 7 months. It would probably add a quarter or much less to the cost of manufacturing to make the battery replaceable. I might have been able to get it replaced under warranty, but I tried to pry the case open myself to see if I could replace the battery. The glue they used to hold the case together is like epoxy and the case was destroyed in the process. I'm not even considering buying a replacement sensor when they want so much money for it. The Nike iPod worked great when it worked, but the utter failing of the device is the non-replaceable battery in the sensor unit. I can't recommend this product to anyone unless they don't mind buying a new sensor every year or less.
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