Product Description

Transform your iPod nano into a personal workout coach with the Nike + iPod Sport Kit. This wireless sensor and receiver combination works exclusively with your Nike+ shoes and iPod nano to give you real-time feedback during workouts and let you track your performance on your Mac or PC. What's in the Box Wireless sensor for Nike+ shoes Wireless receiver for iPod nano Printed documentation Details Tune Insert the wireless sensor inside the custom built-in pocket beneath the insole of your Nike+ shoe then plug the receiver into the Dock connector on your iPod nano. Run Now start your workout. As your run or walk the sensor sends information to your iPod nano tracking your time distance pace and calories burned. If you choose real-time spoken feedback can even alert you to milestones throughout your workout. Sync Back at your computer sync your iPod nano to transfer your workout data to iTunes and nikeplus.com. There you can evaluate your performance history set goals and even challenge other runners to a virtual race. Requirements iPod nano Nike+ shoes iPod nano software v1.2 and iTunes 6.0.5 or later (available via free download) A Mac with a USB 2.0 port and Mac OS X version 10.3.9 or later; or a PC with a USB 2.0 port and Windows 2000 (SP4) or XP Home or Professional (SP2) Internet access and a free Nike.com account Specifications Sensor* Size: 1.37 x 0.95 x 0.30 inches Weight: 0.23 ounce Broadcast frequency: 2.4GHz Receiver Size: 1.03 x 0.62 x 0.22 inches Weight: 0.12 ounce * The sensor's battery is not replaceable. Battery life will vary considerably based on use and other factors.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #709 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Apple
• Model: MA365ZM/D
• Released on: 2008-02-14
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 1.18" h x 5.51" w x 5.51" l, .35 pounds

Features

• Chips fits in your Nike+ shoe and sensor plugs into your iPod Nano;
• Instant audio feedback on speed and distance travelled. Wireless connection;
• flexible and easy to use in any conditions. For further details go to nikeplus.com.

Manufacturer's Description
Transform your iPod nano into a personal workout coach with the Nike + iPod Sport Kit. This wireless sensor and receiver combination works exclusively with your Nike + shoes and iPod nano to give you real-time feedback during workouts and let you track your performance on your Mac or PC.

Customer Reviews

Surprised
I wanted to pick up running again after 6 months of no exercise. I'd lost motivation after a pair of running shoes started hurting my feet. The sports kit was an impulse buy motivation booster.
Before trying it I was very suspicious of its accuracy. Calibrated it (400m walk down the street, 400m jog back) and went on 2 runs (of fast walks when it became too difficult) over a couple of days. Syncing it with the nike website enabled the display of graphs showing my runs and how I was losing pace steadily over the distance. What really impressed was the ability to draw my route on a google map in the nike website and link it to my runs. The distance came out at 3.25 km and the sport kit had calculated my runs to be around 3.29 km which is alot more accurate than I was expecting.
I have now run every other day for a month using the sports kit and have every intention of keeping it up. I will probably re calibrate it in a few weeks as my run style has improved (less like a jelly) and the recorded distance has slowly drifted out by a further 0.1 km.
I have no idea how usefull this is to someone who considers themselves a serious runner. Me, I can't wait to see the graphs, times, and average pace steadily improve. A fantastic motivation boost, just what I wanted.

Will make a runner out of a couch potato
I bought the Nike+ kit for the iPod Nano just after Christmas as part of my post Christmas usual fitness drive. I have never been into running, having tried to get into it a number of times before. I didn't want to buy the Nike + trainers so I bought one of the plastic holders that you can attach to your trainers. The Nike+ kit however is a truly fantastic product, it gives you a motivation that I was not expecting. It works very well and when hooked up to the Nike+ website, it can allow you to set goals and track progress. This is brilliant, and it provides such a sense of satisfaction as you achieve your goals and see your average time improving. I could not recommend this enough whether you are a seasoned runner, or a novice looking to get into shape, this is the right piece of kit for you!

another way for nike and ipod to make money
I am rather unhappy to write this review as i was once a huge fan of this little machine. However, after about 1 year of having it, the truth of it starts to come out.

Im not a very mad runner - only running about 2 maybe 3 times a week. This machine at first was wonderful as i could find out how far and how fast i was going etc.

Started noticing some problems when it started changing itself between miles and km. Then it started not responding when i first connected it before a run.

Then last week, after not using for about a fortnight, i went to put it on and the machine said that there was no sensor present. I did the run anyway hoping it would pick it up but nothing.

Now it wont even register when i attach the chip!

Ive been googling about to find out if there is anything i can do and i have come across thousands of messages from other people saying that they have exactly the same thing.

It seems that the sensor has a small battery in it, and this runs out, low and behold!, right after the 1 year warranty is up! (some people were reporting that they were having these problems after about a week! so it looks like i was lucky to get a year out of it!) This battery is not made to be replaced and so you then have to go and buy another one.

I would seriously think about looking about and seeing if there is anything else on the market - or wait and see if a better version comes about, as i think this is a waste of money now, and pretty crap for the environment aswell!