Apple Nike + iPod Sport Kit for iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G Reviews

• little technological marvel

  
  By A19NMTN66EKHM1 on 2006-12-31
  I'm usually somewhat jaded when I see technology, and I was skeptical this would be much better than an equivalent $10-15 pedometer. However, Apple has once again proven that details matter.
  
  I bought this for my wife (forget about having to have Nike+ shoes - it works fine slipped into laces or in a shoe wallet). She plugged it into her first-gen (1G) Nano, and instantly the Nike+ menu option appeared. There's a little calibration that has to be done, but once you get going, it's just neat. You can specify your workout type (distance, duration, just go), and then select a playlist (or shuffle, or something else) and you are off!
  
  There's even a built in voice that will give you a verbal run summary at the touch of a button (and at scheduled intervals).
  
  I run with a fourth-gen (4G) big (disk) iPod, and no, it doesn't work with my iPod. Too bad. I might have to get a Nano just for running - this is too cool, and saves the time off of keeping a running log - it keeps one for you, which you can upload.
  
  Good:
  -don't need Nike shoes
  -works amazingly well out of the box
  -easy to use
  -neat features (like voice alerts about pace, distance, etc)
  -ultra-light
  Bad:
  -only works with the Nano
  -supposedly can't replace the battery in the shoe transponder - we'll see about that
  -some calibration required
  
  

• Wonderful stopwatch

  
  By A16TJISH4EQTJM on 2007-04-13
  Lets face it, you're not buying the Nike + ipod for its stopwatch feature, you're buying it for all the other wonderful calculations that it can do. After a couple of weeks, the system is pretty much a waste for me. I wear the sensor in a shoe pouch which was designed for the sensor (Nike will likely never make shoes to fit my 10EEEE feet). I have read reviews that the shoe pouch system works fine. Here are some examples of my results:
  
  80 minute easy run, appx. 6 miles, the system reported that I had run 1.26 miles.
  
  25 minute easy run, appx. 2.5 miles, the system reported that I had run .21 miles.
  
  2 times around the same track, fast pace, the system reported that I had run .21 and .24 KM (same lane).
  
  Nike admits that the system can be 10% off before calibration. I couldn't get it to calibrate because it kept indicating that I had not gone far enough (although I had). On the Nike + ipod forums, I've seen a good deal of complaining that the system is often off by 20 - 30% or more, even after calibration. My results seem much worse than average. I'm used to a good bit of "odd behavior" from electronics and software, so I'm willing to take a good bit in stride. The Nike + ipod, however, performed far worse than anticipated out of the box.
  
  For me,the Nike + ipod is essentially a stopwatch that is linked to my ipod Nano (which makes it a good deal harder to use than the stopwatch on my wrist), that has a nice voice, and will give me feedback as to how much time I've been running or how much time I have left. Since many of the Nike + ipod website features have to do with the distance sensor (log your miles, challenge others, etc.) those features are worthless for me. I'll still use it until the battery runs out; why not? And I'll be glad to update this review if it starts working better. But so far, I think two stars is generous.
  
  

• This thing is so motivating, especially if you have a friend with one also!

  
  By A34WRF3C70VMLL on 2007-02-07
  I can't say enough good things about this product. I got mine at Christmas and I love it. Let me start by saying that I hate running and walking. I find walking to be boring and running to be no fun at all. In the six weeks that I have owned this device I have run/walked almost 80 miles. I can say for a fact that this is probably more than I have run/walked (directly for exercise that is) in my entire life leading up to this point. I love bike riding and swimming but I can't swim at any time of the day and as much as I love biking you have to go so much further to get the same results and there just aren't enough places to bike near my house.
  
  The main reason that this is so motivating is the Nike website. When you sync your iPod your information is uploaded to the Nike website where you can view great charts and graphs of your runs. It tracks your records as well (fastest mile, furthest run, etc.) It allows you to set goals (run 40 miles in 4 weeks, burn 10,000 calories in 4 weeks, etc.) It also allows you to challenge other people with this device. Well, my best friend got one for Christmas as well. He lives 250 miles away and we are already on our second challenge. The first was who can run the most miles in 30 days. The current is who can run 60 miles first. The website keeps track of your progress and shows you how far each participant has gone so far. So you can see if you are ahead or need to pick up the pace. It is great and makes you want to run further and more often.
  
  I always knew I was competitive but I never realized how competitive I was! The other day I ran 7 miles (further than I have ever gone at one time in my life) just so that I could get a good headstart on my friend!
  
  

• Tips for ownership.

  
  By A1KKE6VX8VPWZK on 2008-01-27
  First off this is a great addition to all the weekend warriors out there. It can help keep you motivated via the headphones or the internet (when you get home)
  
  There are some minor things you should know about when owning one of these kits.
  
  1. You have to have an iPod Nano, not a video, iphone, classic, shuffle, whatever... I plugged this into my ultra cool iPod touch and it did not work.
  
  2. Put the disk inside your shoes tongue or get one of the lace kits. Dont buy the shoes built for this. (see next)
  
  3. If you are not headed out the door DO NOT HAVE THIS IN YOUR SHOE! The battery will die and youll need to buy the sender unit (the red thing) again. If you run out to get groceries in your car make sure this is out of your shoe. Having one in your shoe and not having the iPod on will not save all your walking data.
  
  Motion (of any kind even riding in your ash tray) will use up the battery! Take it out and place it on your dresser. Unless you live in a volcanic area it should last a long time.
  
  4. Get a good belkin or other nano type running case. This will help.
  
  All in all a great product. If you treat it well it is a great help for your fitness routine.
  
  edit:
  Just figured this out, if you use an ellipticle machine you can tape the sensor to the arm at the farthest point back. It is not 100% accurate but it does read fairly close. Basically you will lose 1/10th the run (or so on my em)
  Hope this helps! You can check my progress: http://runnin2lose.blogspot.com
  
  
  

• ipod nano and nike + sport kit

  
  By A3LMECP212D4NL on 2007-09-25
  Fun piece of kit but if you are a serious runner expecting accurate results there are some major flaws in the product.
  
  1. starting and stopping your workout is not a push one button job - you have to scroll through menu's - so if you are on the starting line looking to do your best 10km and then the gun goes off, everyone will be long gone before you get through the menu's to start your workout. Stopping too is not simple - if you are just out having fun then it is not a major issue.
  2. Accuracy - though you can calibrate the sensor it is not 100% accurate - typically my wife and I have both found that if you can get around 90% to 95% you are doing well - however that is a 1km or at least 500m out every ten. So again not that useful if you want to measure your best 10km time
  3. Downloading to Nike has its problems too - you just need to read the forums to see how many problems people have with their best times not being recognised, not been given their trophies, distances and times not matching up etc. etc. etc.
  
  Bottom line - fun for keeping a more or less record of what you have done - useless as an accurate log of your times and distances
  
  
• Compete Against the World
  By A3J2W1I2J2JWIY on 2007-01-29
  This Nike + iPod sport kit is excellent. I got it and it was ready to use out of the box. It was synchronized already and the only time it does not seem synchronized is when I run on the treadmill. I do not have the special Nike shoes, but I just put the sensor in the side of my shoes and there has been no problems when I run. I do take it out, however, when I play basketball. I have the very first version of the Nano, so I had to download some updater software, but it is easy. I like the Nike+Plus website, but I have heard some people note that it could be better.
  
  
  PROS:
  -Update your runs on any new version iTunes (Mac or PC).
  -Voice reminders about distance remaining, pace, time run, etc.
  -Don't necessarily need Nike shoes
  -Synchronized and ready to use out of the box
  -Compatible with any iPod nano version
  -Adds no weight or discomfort to the Nano
  -Great motivational and competition-inducing tool
  
  CONS:
  -Only available with the Nano
  -Sometimes seems unsynchronized (treadmill)
  -You cannot do battery replacement yourself
  -Potentially easy to lose if you leave it lying around
  -Need to go back to a previous menu to end runs
  
  
  
• Usefull and Fun but not without flaws.
  By A2M1MNG7G40V85 on 2007-07-13
  So I have been using this item for about 6 months running about 2-4 times per week.
  
  Pros:
  -does work without NIKE shoes. I had to buy a Velcro strap for 1.99 of EBAY. The strap is to work intensive to take off on and on so be prepared to leave it on. Someone at the track I run at has a pouch and they said it is not accurate enough.
  
  -very fun: talks to you, has lots of options including miles/kilometers, distance modes, calorie modes, time modes and an easy to use Nike/Ipod website to track your progress and compete against others.
  
  -it does pretty much exactly what it says it will do and so far I've not had any technical problems. Once my ipod ran at of battery while running and it still kept that current run.
  
  Cons - these are all minor:
  - calibration is a must. I need to calibrate every other week to keep it accurate so if you don't have access to a track or an exact distance (at least 400 meters) this product is not for you.
  
  -the website data does not incorporate temperature of run. I feel this would be easy to do (correlate zip code with time of run) with current internet abilities and is important since running in a 90 degree heat is not the same at running on a 60 degree night.
  
  -only works with nano IPODs.
  
  Bottom Line: Overall I love this product and I've noticed others at the track I run out using it and positively commenting on it. Yes it's from the dreaded NIKE but if it gets people motivated to exercise then I'm all for it.
  
  
  
  
• Best thing to happen to my runs
  By ALAUG9XFB22CK on 2007-11-15
  I believe this product can be accurate. I ran a half marathon a few months ago, and assuming the course was accuratley measured to 13.1, my little Nike+ was only off by .3 miles, saying I had run 13.4 miles. Sure, it was a little disappointing to think that I was nearly finished when I still had a third of a mile to go, but think about it...it's a stinkin' pedometer, not a GPS, and over 13.1 miles it was off by .3...normally when I run for 3 - 6 miles it's pretty dang accurate.
  
  I did have to do two things to get to that level of accuracy, however. The second is the obvious one: calibrate it. The first thing, though, needed to be first in order to get an accurate calibration. And it was less obvious.
  
  I do not have Nike shoes. At first I heard all sorts of reports of Nike+ success with non-Nike shoes, so I was optimistic. My first few runs, though, were definitely not accurate. I suffered the same inaccuracy bemoaned by other reviewers here...a 3 mile run according to Yahoo maps clocked in at 0.25 miles. And half of that was an "intensity" of 0. Yeah...not so good.
  
  But that's when I started experimenting with how I attach the transmitter to my shoe. I found that placing it at the bottom of the laces, on top of my foot, in as level of a manner as I could manage, produced more reliable results.
  
  What I believe happened was that my early attempts involved putting the transmitter in my shoe in such a way that it was angled in one direction or another. And the transmitter doesn't like that. The Nike+ shoes allow the transmitter to be flat in relation to the sole...I think the transmitter works best if it's level like that.
  
  Also, it seems that if I ever don't secure the transmitter down well enough and it has some wiggle room, I'm also liable to get inaccuracies.
  
  So, figure that out first -- I'm definitely thinking of just buying some Nike shoes. But once that's taken care of, calibrate the thing, and do it carefully. Go to a track so you can be assured of the distance. Also, calibrate a few times, because when you actually start calibrating and when you actually stop calibrating involves several button presses. I found it helpful to put some music on that matches my stride speed, get it started, run half a lap to get "in the groove", be ready to calibrate, which as I mentioned involved several button clicks so get right up to that last button click, then press that last button at a lap marker. Then be ready to stop calibrating in the same way; it takes a few clicks, but try to figure it out so that you'll hit that last click RIGHT on the lap marker. It took me a few tries, but once I got it, it's been really accurate.
  
  The Nike+ website is the best part of all. It's really fun and encouraging for me to look at my runs in that way...I can watch my progress. I can set goals, such as "I want to run faster, so I want to run 4 runs in the next month that are X:XX per mile or faster." Plus you get little "awards" for various milestones. Oh, and Lance Armstrong or Paula Radcliffe might congratulate you at the end of your run if you hit some personal record.
  
  All in all it's the best $30 I've spent on my running (I already had the iPod).
  
  
• Why are you still FAT???
  By A3F14U4LVNWWE5 on 2007-12-21
  I purchased the Nike+Ipod kit about 4 months ago, and have used it for every run since then (average 1-3 per week). If you've browsed through the other reviews then you're already familiar with the basics. You plug it into your iPOD nano, calibrate it against a known distance, and then run as far and as fast as you like while being soothed by your own music collection, and audible run data reports. As a former collegiate runner, and military officer I found this especially useful for monitoring the intensity of my workouts and my progress towards various fitness goals. If you are the least bit serious about running on pace, setting goals, or competing, this is the device for you. If you don't already have a nano, I would actually recommend getting one just for this function.
  Some people have complained about accuracy, and I have had my run-ins with this issue as well. But there's a very simple fix for it. CALIBRATE it again. When I started running with the Nike+, I was in relatively poor shape for my fitness level. As I grew stronger and stronger I began to notice that the device said I was running the same speed. I hypothesized that as I grew stronger, my running form changed enough for the accelerometer to misinterpret my distance and speed. When I recalibrated the device against a known 1-mile distance, I found it to be accurate down to the .01 mile on the next run and reporting times consistent with my speed over the last 6-7 years.
  In conclusion, this is a fabulous device that does it's job in helping you meet fitness goals. So with something like this on the market, why are you still fat?
  
  
• Excellent idea, but poor quality
  By A1ERL4NBKITVQU on 2008-04-06
  Couple things to keep in mind before you buy this:
  
  1. Check the Apple and Nike support forums. There are tons of people having two specific issues with this item. (1) It periodically drops your workout in the middle and you lose all of your data. Neither companies are offering any support. They either blame it on sweat or a loose connection. How can an item made for working out be susceptible to sweat or vibration? (2) It isn't always the most accurate. For best accuracy I recommend you get the shoes. A lot of people are having inaccurate distances using the little pockets you tie to your shoe to hold the transmitter.
  
  2. Nike is coming out with a new product called Nike+ Sport Band. You wear it on your wrist and it does most of what this current system does without the iPod. This way you can you different types of iPods or MP3 players and hopefully it will be a little more durable to seat and vibration.
  
  That being said I know there are tons of people that are not having any problems with theirs. Just wanted you to be aware of those that are having issues. When it works it's awesome and is very motivational and good for goal setting. A big part of this is the integration with the website.
  
  
• Excellent so far
  By A1R3NT23LY5DG2 on 2007-01-17
  I got this for Christmas for my wife who is an avid runner. She is not very tech savy, but she has had no problems with it so far and loves it. It is her favorite of all the running gadgets I've given her over the last few years. I got her the MARWARE Armband and Sensor Pouch to go with it so she would not have to go buy new Nike shoes before she used it. She likes them too and they work great with it.
  
  
• LOVE IT!
  By A1CJYCND7F1MBK on 2007-03-08
  I have gone through many different mileage gadgets for running. This is by far the best. It doesn't involve wearing a lot of stuff, just a small sensor on your shoe and a small input into your ipod. [...] It's very conistent, reliable and accurate. Plus, it has some cool features like verbally telling you your distance/speed/time, power song when you need extra encouragement, a personal congrats from big athletic stars after a particularly good work out, and it automatically uploads your runs to nikeplus.com and nikerunning.com training logs. The only thing I'm not sure about is how long it lasts -- you can't replace the battery, so after the 1000 hour battery runs out you have to get a new one. The battery goes to sleep when the sensor isn't moving, so you can't carry your shoes with you every day (better to leave them under your desk or in your closet between runs).
  
  
• What a great tool!
  By AMS7E10YOOUY0 on 2007-03-18
  I've had mine for about 3 weeks now. It's worked perfect from the start and is extremely accurate. I calibrated mine on a treadmill and it was spot on. I don't wear Nike shoes so I bought the pouch that straps on to the shoe laces and it works perfect.
  
  I'm training for a 25K and this has probably been the most motivational and helpful tool I've ever used for running. If you're new to running and only slightly enjoy it, this is a great motivator. If you're an experienced runner, this device can help bring you to another level. You'll be able to see your times/distance/pace on the fly and from every past run and you'll be able to challenge yourself to prepare you for the next race.
  
  It has so many great features. before you run you choose from a variety of distances such as 3K, 5K, 10K, half Marathon, or Marathon. You can also choose a 'custom' distance in "Miles" from 0.05 - 99.95 (it even shows the kilometer conversion below).
  
  After your run you can upload the run data to [...] and it will display it as a line graph so you can see where you sped up or slowed down. You can see all of your past runs and see how you've improved. You can also set 'goals' like "Run 100 miles in 4 weeks" and it tracks your progress on a chart and lets you know if you're behind or ahead of your goal. There are many other features that you can use to track and/or motivate you to hit the pavement.
  
  For me, this has been a great investment. $[...] is nothing when compared to what it's done for my running, health and even my confidence.
  
  
  
  
• This thing has changed my life!
  By A4SWT1LJDO799 on 2007-05-09
  I LOVE this thing. I can't believe how motivated I have become since getting this. It works wonderfully and is totally accurate. I use it on a treadmill and the accuracy is within 5% of what the treadmill tells me for distance and calories.
  
  I love how it tracks all of my runs and I love being able to see all of this on the Nike website. It's very easy to use and has a nice soothing voice that updates you on your progress as your running. It even keeps track of your best runs and then tells you if you beat your best record when you finish. I find this very motivating and feel like I accomplished something when I am told that I broke a record.
  
  If you are looking to get motivated then this product is for you!
  
  
• I look forward to running now!
  By A27QC83LYJ9WV8 on 2007-05-21
  I've been a fairly casual runner for a few years. When I was given an iPod Nano as a gift, I figured why not throw in my $30 and give the Nike+ kit a try. I've had it for about 3 days, and I'm amazed how much I look forward to running now. Nike+ almost turns it into a game, where you can see how you've done and if it was better than last time, etc. I set up a "challenge" today with a friend who lives in another state -- first one to 25 miles. I'm eager to get started. On first use, I ran my typical 2.00 mile trek, and unfortunately, it registered as 2.58 miles. After calibration, I found it a lot more accurate. Overall, very easy to use and syncing to [...] couldn't be easier!
  
  
• A glorified pedometer?
  By A37WQHFQKX6KL2 on 2007-09-23
  After reading a few articles that state that this kit can be used with both Nike and non-Nike shoes (using a pouch that clips onto the laces), I tried it with my Mizunos. I calibrated it on a treadmill, and it seemed to be pretty accurate there compared to the treadmill odometer. So far so good.
  
  However, when I went out to run on the street where my pace and stride vary quite a bit, it was less accurate. The problem seems to be that when I speed up, my stride lengthens but the Pod doesn't account for that. So it shows me going slower when I'm actually going faster.
  
  I spoke to a guy at a Nike trailer at a race who indicated that the accelerometer in the sensor doesn't work properly in the little pouch on top, but would give much more accurate results if it were in the sole of a Nike shoe. My trail shoes will need replacing soon. If I can find a Nike shoe with a wide enough toe box, I may give them a try and write with more results at a later time.
  
  
• Just the motivation I need from my new running partner
  By A3QEFCDS6P4SSR on 2007-01-31
  I've wanted a way to monitor my running and provide an incentive to do more of it. Unless you've got someone to run with, this becomes another way to make you run. I really like this, but you really need the marware sportsuit relay to put it in while you're running. The Nike armholder turns your nano into a shuffle.
  
  
• Ths made running motivational & fun again
  By A1UBM3F33FMOMH on 2007-02-11
  I love the Nike+. I have run fr years on & off & this made running fun again. I push myself farther than I ever have in the past. I also have a challenge w/ my nieghbor.
  
  You don;'t need the shoes just buy the pouch that goes on your laces.
  
  
• A real motivator
  By A171PC33X72L45 on 2007-02-11
  I just recently got this unit and it's great. It tracks my runs pretty specifically and links to a nike website that compiles all the runs. See my pace in a graph is really motivational and I enjoy the site. Plus, I can listen to my favorite songs while working out.
  
  You don't need to but the special nike shoe for the system to work- I wrapped the shoe unit in a plastic wrap and taped it to my show lace and it seems to work fine.
  
  Good job Nike and Apple!
  
  
• Doesn't work well for me
  By ADDLA2S522UIX on 2007-02-18
  This product appears to work well for some people, but for me it doesn't work well at all.
  
  In short I run on multiple treadmills and out of all these treadmills my time varies around 5 seconds a mile. I bought this device and have calibrated it over and over again, yet it has my time well over a minute a mile off my pace. It appears to work for some people, but for me it is far more hassle than it is worth. I run around 6 to 7 miles a day and getting the Ipod + sensor + shoe kit + speaker wire + headphones to work well (sony headphones) is unfortunately more hassle than it is worth. If you are thinking about this product, and this is the feature that will cause you to buy an ipod then I would strongly recommend that you don't get one. If you have an ipod, and want to try it out for $25 or so, then this may be worth the money, if you can actually get it to calibrate correctly. To me, if this is device is more than 10 seconds a mile off, it isn't worth much.
  
  In short don't buy an Ipod just for this feature.
  
  
• My Mom Loves It
  By A2C264HY1HHZVX on 2007-03-06
  My mom walks a few miles almost every day of the week. She uses this to track her fitness. She lacks greatly when it comes to technology, but this is one thing that she picked up and started to use with little effort.
  
  
• Fantastic training tool
  By ASUMJYZ66APRI on 2007-05-21
  Love the motivation that this gives me to go out and log my miles! It's not horribly precise, but after calibration, it's off maybe by 0.1 miles. That's fine for my training purposes. I highly recommend this if you already have a Nano - if not, it's worth looking into investing in a Nano as well.
  
  
• This was a fantastic idea!
  By A2K3VAXPPBHWPK on 2007-08-14
  And I was the first to jump on board with it. But after 10 months I've had it.
  
  I purchased both a $200 nano and a Nike+ system to have the absolute best product on the market. It is a lot to pay for good technology, but if it will provide a more enjoyable running experience, then I will pay the money. Unfortunately, I have had nothing but problems both with the ipod nano as well as with the interaction between the Nike+ system and the ipod. In the 10 months that I have owned the nano the following are the primary issues I have encountered: freezing up and restarting, buttons that do not function, and the hold setting does not hold. These various problems are nightmares if you want a high performance product to take with you on the road for a relaxing run. Many of these relaxing moments are spent cursing the day I purchased the ipod.
  
  Classic example of a great idea with poor execution.
  
  I was a lab rat to test a product of poor caliber. Call me an imonkey. The idea is completely overdue: The opportunity to track your mileage and upload it online for eternal analysis and interaction with other runners. But for me it is just too much hassle - endless repetitions of petty problems mentioned above can just absolutely drive someone insane. It just wasn't worth it for me.
  
  I am pleading with someone: Produce a similar product that is reliable!
  
  
• Battery life is too short
  By AC17TSI53EH9S on 2008-01-25
  I am on my second sensor. The first one only lasted 10 months. Nike will charge $20.00 for a replacement and $10.00 to ship it to you. Thats the same price a complete new unit. Too bad for us music lovers.
  
  
• Excellent!
  By A2MLUZ07LMLC4V on 2007-01-29
  The only thing that is annoying, is that there is not a clip that you could use to fix the sensor onto your shoes, you are somehow forced to buy the Nike+ shoes where the sensor fits. But it works quite well if you use a shoewallet which is strapped onto your running shoes.
  
  
• Best iPod accessory for the Gym or Outdoors
  By A3HXQ5VAFFHXGM on 2007-02-27
  I was keeping track of mileage and pace manually in a spreadsheet before I got this. I've since given up tracking pace because it's so easy to do on the Nike site. I've heard online there's a way to extract the data yourself if you're the technical XML hacking type but I haven't had time to look into this.
  I don't have Nike shoes. I got the Shoe Wallet to attach the sensor to my New Balance pair.
  
  
• Great until the battery dies!
  By AEL6C5EYALM96 on 2007-03-14
  I loved this product for the first month or so. I run alot but am not that bothered about exact (to the second) timing/pace/distance etc) as long as I am with 1/2 a mile which this seemed to be very consistantly.
  I enjoyed the tracking features on Nike web site, it gave me new motivation to see all the nice graphs etc.
  BUT THEN one day a flashing icon on my ipod said the sensors battery was low. You can not replace the battery in the Sensor so I wrote to Nike since I only had about 50 hours of use on it. They said not our problem call Apple!. Took a long time to find out how to get a hold of Apple and in doing so found several formums with people experiencing the same prob. Finally got a hold of Apple, they said wither dens it in and we'll try to fix it and you should get it back with in about 2 weeks or go to an apple store (closest is about 1 1/2 hrs away!). Not what I had hoped as a resolution, but I intend to get it replaced and see if the next one works for longer.
  
  
• i love it!
  By A27NGNLOAD0JWV on 2007-05-01
  hmmmm.... leave it to Nike and Apple to come out with something extraordinary!
  From 2006, I have, had my eyes on this. I finally got it this year. It is such a great product. This is the reason I am out there sweating away the pounds. LOL
  
  Good:
  
  * tiny, no clunky items
  * works right out the box. No installation.
  * u cant beat someone cheering you on
  * tracking of runs, better than manual logging your runs.
  * works great with the Marware relay kit.
  >>>>>>Sportsuit Relay Case for iPod Nano 2nd Generation
  * Nike+ website is so easy to use. There is also two widgets your can download and use with Yahoo widgets to track your goals.
  * Just so nifty!!!
  
  Bad
  
  * tiny, so it is very easy to lose.
  * the calibration is annoying
  * concerned about the battery that is not [supposedly] replaceable.
  * some of the Nike+ shoes are not that attractive. [but hey!]
  
  
  
  
• Really usefull
  By A3L6VI8LDN79VC on 2007-05-22
  It's great for jogging and the info is very accurate, the nike+ website is fantastic and the idea of running against someone else in the world is fantastic.
  
  
• use it for walking
  By A39GMUWM2F2WP9 on 2007-06-05
  I've had Nike+ for a week & enjoy it. I use it for walking. The Nike web site with your exercise data is nice.
  
  I don't have the special shoes, but have placed the shoe sensor under my sock, at the top of the shoe tongue, as suggested in David Pogue's new TV show. It works great, very accurate. The only downside is that my two-year old Nano now seems to run out of juice after about an hour. I haven't tested how much of that is due to Nike+.
  
  
  

• VIBE Digital Audio Player (128MB)
• Kensington FM Transmitter/Auto Charger for iPod (White)
• myvu Solo Plus Edition ( MA-0495)
• iHome iH13B Protective Speaker Case for iPod (Pink)
• Philips HL150 Lightweight Stereo Headphones

• Shoe Pouch, Assorted Colors, Compatible with Nike+ iPod and Nike+ SportBand, Includes Free iPod nano Screen Protector
• Marware Sportsuit Sensor Case for Nike + iPod Sport Kit for iPod nano 3G (Black)
• Apple iPod nano 4 GB Silver (3rd Generation)
• Belkin Armband Case for iPod nano 1G, 2G (Black)
• Marware Sportsuit Relay Case for iPod nano 3G and Nike Plus (Black)