NIKE + IPOD SENSOR-USA by Apple Computer
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Digital camera reviews of NIKE + IPOD SENSOR-USA
Digital camera Review: Cool
Summary: 5 Stars
I've only used it a few times, but so far it is very cool and useful. Really makes runs easier to monitor.Digital camera Review: Dead on arrival
Summary: 1 Stars
This was a replacement product for me. Imagine my surprise when I tried to pair it early one morning before a run. This shipper is responsible and I'm angry. Great product. Shipper sent me a dead one! May God judge between me and them!Digital camera Review: Decent sensor
Summary: 4 Stars
I am sure many people that have used the Nike+ sensor know that the main problem is that the sensor is always "on" so the battery life will drain regardless of what you are doing. This will happen faster if you wear the sensor in your shoes even if you are not using an iPod or Nike+ band to capture any data.
That being said, if you are not actually working out you but still want to wear your shoes, you should remove the sensor and place it somewhere stationary. Any movement will trigger the sensor and just wear the battery down faster.
I have used these in my Nike+ shoes (not that you need specific Nike+ shoes) for 8 months now. My first sensor still works but I wanted a back-up for when it dies. In 8 months I have put over 450 miles on my sensor and if you calibrate it correctly it works well.
It should be noted that if you run on a treadmill the calorie calculator and distance sensor will be off if you use a strong incline. The sensor can not dectect inclines or declines so the calories will be lower than expected if you are on a steep incline and the distance will be off as well. A person could easily calibrate the sensor for a specific incline, but the calories would still be off and then if you went on a flat surface you would also be off.
I used this on a 5K to see how close it was to my actual distance and with a proper calibration it showed 3.14 miles compared to 3.10. I feel that is a pretty close result considering I generally run on a treadmill and not the open road.
It was a lot less expensive than a GPS-based model and I feel that it has helped me stay modivated with my running.
Digital camera Review: Didn't work from the get go.
Summary: 1 Stars
Here's a product that has been around for a notable length of time. Usually that indicates that the bugs have been worked out. Like a fool, I ignored the many reviews which stated and restated the horrible battery issues with this product. I figured that after this long on the market, Apple would have worked that important issue out. I finally caved and bought one. Kinda forgot about it for about a month, just long enough for the return policy to no longer be valid. Tried to hook it up just a few minutes ago, no dice, DEAD...from the box. C'est la vie. $20 gone.Digital camera Review: Died After Three Weeks
Summary: 1 Stars
The little thing died after two inaccurate weeks. I had calibrated it about 5 times on the same path and it was always around .1 to .05 off on walking so I couldn't imagine the discrepency going faster. It also died after two to three weeks of using it 2 miles 5 days a week.