Apple Nike + iPod Sport Kit for iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, iPod touch 1G, 2G, 3G (OLD VERSION) by Apple Computer
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Digital camera reviews of Apple Nike + iPod Sport Kit for iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, iPod touch 1G, 2G, 3G (OLD VERSION)
Digital camera Review: Greatest invention ever.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the most ingenius things I've ever owned! I absolutely ADORE mine. I can't believe I've ever run without it. It even encourages you when you've run your longest or fastest run to date.
My only complaint is that if I run a 5k or 10k, the results obviously are shown in KM, and there's no way to convert to miles. This doesn't, however, bug me enough to knock off a star.
No runner should be without this handy little gadget.
Digital camera Review: I dont know how it works, It just DOES!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had no problems at all with this product. It was super easy to set up and begin using. I highly recommend it to all runners looking to get a little better handle on their mileage and performance on the road. Also the Nike website is pretty cool.Digital camera Review: I love it, but...
Summary: 3 Stars
I've been using my Nike+ system for 10 months, and wanted to share both the good and the bad:
THE GOOD
1. Nike+ can be calibrated for use with a treadmill. I live in a cold climate and found that entering challenges, etc in the winter was very motivating and helped me keep up with my running at a time when I would normally slack off.
2. The website is great! I love having a mileage/speed log and being able to enter challenges with runners from all over the world.
3. Easy to use. I know there are many reviewers who have experienced trouble with the sensor. I have 760 miles on mine with no issues, and find the system very easy to set up and calibrate for daily use.
4. Inexpensive. A great starting point, especially if you already run in Nike shoes, which I do. The external foot pouch appears to affect the device's accuracy. It is not as accurate as a GPS watch, but the price point is a lot more manageable.
THE BAD
1. It is not very accurate. I run with a friend who has a Garmin 305, and my Nike+ is almost always off to a certain extent (I do calibrate it regularly).
2. It becomes less accurate over time and distance. For example, it will be spot-on for a three mile run, but for a 10 mile run, its accuracy drifts. Others have mentioned this, and I have found it to be true as well.
Bottom Line: If you want a great motivational tool that will track distance and speed with reasonable accuracy, you'll love Nike+. If you run indoors some of the time, you'll love it. If you are training for races and/or are just more concerned with exact time and distance, you will be better served with a GPS watch.
Digital camera Review: If it worked, it would be cool.
Summary: 2 Stars
This gadget has really been hit or miss for me. Sometimes it works, other times it claims I ran 10 miles at 6 minutes per mile. From the minute I inserted it into my shoe I have had problems with the IPOD receiving a signal from the shoe insert. When it works properly it is a great little gadget.Digital camera Review: If you use it properly, it works great
Summary: 4 Stars
I was skeptical about buying this because I'd read so many bad reviews. Nike and Apple both live on hype, so how good could it really be? After a lot of online research on how to position the chip in your shoe and calibrate it properly, I decided to buy. I followed the steps (listed below) and have had no trouble. I did a one mile calibration and 3 weeks later the Nike+ was accurate to 200 feet on my half marathon! Incredible for something that costs $30. Maybe GPS is for hard core runners, but this would be fine for your average running fan. And the cool online running log is a great bonus you don't get with the geeky full feature GPS systems.
The secret to making it work right:
1: position the chip face up, facing forward on your shoe
2: The chip must be held so it doesn't jiggle at all. (if you have nikes, this isn't a problem, but I don't so I cut a hole in my sole and made my own chip holder. I've see people use the lace holders with success, but it has to be really tight.
3: calibrate it for at least a mile on flat ground and try to run a consistent pace that is normal for your running. If you improve your average running time, you should recalibrate with the new pace for maximum accuracy.
(Was this nerdy enough for everyone?)