Apple Nike+ Sport Armband for iPod nano 1G, 2G by Apple Computer
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Digital camera reviews of Apple Nike+ Sport Armband for iPod nano 1G, 2G
Digital camera Review: Not what I expected.
Summary: 1 Stars
It's a bit awkward to get on, doesn't really stay in place, and worst, doesn't really protect my Ipod from sweat. It was really only useful on cooler days, when I put it on over a shirt sleeve to run.Digital camera Review: OK, but wouldn't recommend
Summary: 2 Stars
This thing works, but is a hassle to get on and off. The iPod screen can't be seen, so you have to memorize the locations to make changes. It's pretty cheap, that's the only advantage I see to it over the standard Apple bands.Digital camera Review: Poor design
Summary: 2 Stars
I read many of the reviews with the general consensus being poor and bought it anyway because... I wanted to protect the Nike+ receiver and the connector on the nano. I didn't see any similar products that offered a design for the Nike+ attachment.
This fit ok but is much bigger then it needs to be. It is difficult to adjust. I can't adjust the volume and can't see the display. I don't really need to see the display but changing the volume would be a nice addition. Good news for me is that I left this in a hotel so I was forced to buy a replacement. This armband has been upgraded to one with a display but I went with a different manufacturer. The Sports armband from incase. This is a smaller armband but is more comfortable, it is easier to get on and off and I can see the diplay and adjust the volume. Run away from the Nike offering.
Digital camera Review: Ridiculous, Designed quite possibly by Fisher-Price
Summary: 1 Stars
First off, I'll talk about the size of the band. The armband is resizable by velcro and at it's smallest, it's too tight for my arm. I'm a runner not a bodybuilder, so go figure who on who decided the proper size for this thing should be. Next, a key feature of the Nike+ is......well, let's see, how about the fact that it can display all of your running data as you run? It shows MPH, laps, etc.... What good is it to display ALL of this data on the IPod Nano screen as you run....if the Nike+ case covers the screen completely. There are hundreds of Ipod armband cases on the market and this is the first one I have ever seen that covers the screen.
So, to recap. It's way too small. And, while the purpose of the Nike+ is to display running stats.....the Nike+ armband covers the screen. Way to go Nike.
Digital camera Review: Save Your Money and Buy Another Armband
Summary: 1 Stars
I have to say before I start ripping this product was that I was excited to buy and use the combination of this armband along with the Nike + software so that it would be able to chart my running easily. At first, I thought the price for this armband was a little steep and it is at $30 bucks considering that I can another brands Nano armband for at least 10 bucks less. Also, as I have read by other reviewers it sucks to think that you can't see the screen of the Nano even if you wanted while you are working out, I have to agree with them. This product should at least give you the option of viewing the screen if you want.
The third issue that I had with this product is that I found it difficult to change songs while running without pressing pause or ending my workout, according to the Nano that is. As you can see on amazon.com the bottom half of the armband is covered also. I believe that they should have it an option to cover or uncover the bottom of the Nano, making it a lot easier to use.
In addition, I found it hard to start and stop work outs with my Nano completely covered which was very unsatisfactory to me considering it is the main reason that I purchased the Nike Sport Armband and Nike Plus Software deal to use together. Instead of buying this product purchase an armband that you can access very easily during your run/work out, it will save you a whole lot of frustration. Plus, it's a lot cheaper, a lot simpler and just very easy to use without any of the frustration.