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Nike+ iPod Sport Kit

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This sport kit connects your Nike+ shoes to an Apple® iPod® nano, iPod nano video, iPhone 3GS or iPod touch to track speed, distance, pace and calories burned.

Put the sensor in your shoe and connect the receiver to your iPod or iPhone to track every step
Sensor uses a sensitive accelerometer to measure your activity, then wirelessly transfers this data to the receiver on your iPod or iPhone
See real-time exercise feedback on your iPod or iPhone screen and also hear it through your headphones
iTunes then automatically uploads your workouts to nikeplus.com so you can track progress, challenge friends and more
iPod or iPhone will store and display individual workouts so you can view your data anytime
Allows you to have a PowerSong for extra motivation when you need it; just press and hold center button; returns to previous playlist after
Nike+ shoes and iPod® nano, iPod nano video, iPhone 3GS or iPod touch sold separately; sensor will only work in enabled Nike+ shoes

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Nike+ iPod Sport Kit Customer Reviews

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Nike+ iPod Sport Kit

4.4

(based on 11 reviews)

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (9)
Easy to set up (6)
Adds functionality (3)
Comfortable (3)
Compact (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Daily usage (6)
Sports (6)

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Feb

2008

(15 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Good, but they get you in the long run

By gobbledegoo

from Littleton, CO

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Pros

Easy to Set Up
Just plain works
Lightweight

Cons

Can't replace sensor batt

Best Uses

Sports

Comments about Nike+ iPod Sport Kit:

The Nike Plus just plain works, but there's a major catch (read below). I've used it with my 3rd Gen Nano and my wife's 2nd Gen Nano without a glitch on either. Beyond easy to set up. The other reviewer was right - you have to buy the compatible Nike shoes (which REI doesn't sell) or a strap-like device to hold the sensor to your laces (which REI also doesn't sell).

Here's where they get you in the long run (yes, pun intended). I bought the Nike Plus last fall and used it on about 10 runs, about 4-8 miles each, before winter arrived. I don't usually run over the winter, but spring is about to spring, so I busted out my trusty Nike Plus this weekend. I was all excited to do a whole season's worth of running with my Nike Plus. But get this - the sensor's battery is dead and it can't be replaced. The whole kit is now totally useless. Of course I would have known to expect that if I had read the grayed-out 4-point small print on Nike's website. It clearly states that the sensor's battery can not be replaced.

So here I am with a Nike Plus receiver that is useless without a sensor. I have to go out & buy a whole new kit. I run a lot in the spring, summer, and fall, so it's probably safe to say I'll have to buy 2-3 complete kits per year. At this rate it will only take about 3 years before the money I've spent on Nike Plus kits could have paid for a new Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS watch (which REI sells).

So all in all, Nike Plus has a few major minuses. It's a sweet gadget, but I don't like feeling like a sucker. Let's face it - Nike could have easily set this thing up with a replaceable battery. But then suckers like you & me wouldn't buy 2-3 new kits every year. How are they supposed to make any money by only selling people one?!?

May

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Fun but not reliable

By Cyclocross

from Seattle, WA

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Pros

Easy to Set Up

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Nike+ iPod Sport Kit:

I bought this to provide some motivation while running. Overall, it's a lot of fun and the feedback it provides is great. However, there are 2 major issues:1) Battery life. My sensor died after just 45 hours of use despite a claimed life of 1000 hours. When I called Apple they said it was out of warranty and I'd have to buy a new sensor. Very unimpressed. Fortunately, I bought it from REI so I was able to return for a new one.2) Accuracy. I calibrated mine by running and then walking 2 miles on a track and despite this it's very inaccurate. I laid out a 5 mile course using a GPS but the Nike+ unit says I ran 6.01 miles. On a 7 mile course laid out with a GPS it says ran 8.59 miles. I recalibrated the unit using a 4 mile road course that includes some rolling hills and even then it's still quite inaccurate.Bottom line, it's a fun toy but given the lack of accuracy I wouldn't use it for serious training. [...]

Jun

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

awesome tool

By Runnerchik

from Portland, Or

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Pros

Easy to Set Up
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Daily Usage

Comments about Nike+ iPod Sport Kit:

This product is easy to use and set up. it beats wearing a watch. If you intend to shelf it for a while there is a turn off button on the back that conserves the battery. I wear Asics shoes so I just cut out a small hole in my insole to put the sensor under my arch and I don't even feel the sensor. It takes running to a whole new level. Definitely worth the money.

Mar

2011

4.0

Excellent training tool

By MMiklasevich

from Dayton, OH

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Pros

Adds Functionality
Easy To Setup
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Daily Usage
Sports

Comments about Nike+ iPod Sport Kit:

I've been using the Nike+ system for about 2 years now. I love it and will not run without it. The online training tools are really helpful and can outline training programs for whatever you wish to do.

Some will say that is not as accurate as a GPS based tracker. Well duh, this is a pedometer based system, it will never be as accurate. Don't expect too much from it and you'll enjoy it.

Also, you don't need to buy the Nike shoes to use this, I have been using mine with Adidas, Asics, New Balance, and Vibram FiveFingers. You just have to get a little creative with where you put the chip.

Mar

2011

4.0

Works well

By Doobs

from Virginia

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Pros

Easy To Setup

Cons

No Pedometer

Best Uses

Daily Usage
Sports

Comments about Nike+ iPod Sport Kit:

This is a good product overall and tells me my mileage and calories. I just wish it calculated steps and had a pedometer feature.

Aug

2010

5.0

Awesome!

By Turtle Man

from Lincoln, CA

About Me Casual User

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Pros

Adds Functionality
Easy to Set Up
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Daily Usage
Sports

Comments about Nike+ iPod Sport Kit:

I use the Nike+ Sport Kit with my Ipod Nano. Before I got the kit I had to measure my runs on a map and stick to the course to accurately log my time and distance. Now I can just enter the distance I want to run on the Ipod and take off in any direction. When I hear the Ipod voice say "half way point" I just reverse my course, or head back by another direction. The Nike+ device is, more or less, an electronic pedometer, therefore the accuracy is dependent on calibration over a known distance and maintaining the same stride length during usage. Given the freedom of choice of running direction, I'm willing to accept the small inaccuracy the "pedometer" will give. Woohoo! Now that Polar has linked the WearLink Transmitter Heart Rate Strap to the Nike+, I look forward to being able to hear my speed, distance and heart rate through my Ipod along with my "jams".

Jun

2008

5.0

Ditch the treadmill and get Nike Plus!

By Smelly Telly

from Fairfax, VA

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Pros

Easy to Set Up
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Daily Usage
Sports
Travel

Comments about Nike+ iPod Sport Kit:

This is the best product ever! It totally energized my running. No longer am I a solitary runner...with my trusty laptop and my nike plus sensor, I have a army of running buddies waiting for me on the nike plus website. And if you log on regularly, you get invited to participate in other running events online by event coordinators...or you can pick your own race....or you can create one and invite people yourself!

Warning! Nike plus is addictive! I've driven back home to get my sensor b/c I didn't want to run without the "proof" to upload to the website to mark my progress and I've ditched workouts when I couldn't get my IPOD to work with it once or twice. But I love logging miles, analyzing the results, and keeping up with my newbie running buds. Great way to keep in contact with the local running club when you are on travel too!

I wish nike plus would create something you could use on the bike, elliptical or stair stepper, but you have to start somewhere!!

Oct

2007

5.0

Fantastic

By baran[@]

from Istanbul, Turkey

About Me Avid Listener, Casual User

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Pros

Adds Functionality
Durable
Easy to Set Up
High Tech
Inexpensive
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Daily Usage
Sports

Comments about Nike+ iPod Sport Kit:

I have had an IPOD Nano for some time and when I heard about Nike+ iPod Sport Kit by Nike+, I first checked for the price. When I saw it was good reasonabily priced I said I would give it try. That was probably one the best decisions I have made about my running performance. I have a state of the art "life fitness" treadmill at home, and I havenot been using it since the day I received my Nike+ iPod Sport Kit. It is easy to operate, it is unbelievably accurate, it is durable (I even accidently machine washed my shoes!) and most of it all it really motivates you to perform. You can upload your data to nike website and track your performance. Besides, when you perform a record, you hear Lance speaking... That's fun as well...

Sep

2007

5.0

This is really neat!!!

By califkahuna

from riverside california

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

running & walking

Comments about Nike+ iPod Sport Kit:

this device is a real winner! you don't have to look at your watch again...just push a button and your current distance/pace/etc drift into your ears and then your music/podcast just continues. It automatically downloads your workout to a personalized traiing website and keeps track of your workout history (graphs enough to warm an engineers heart!)...simplicity itself and for nike, really cheap!...nike has a realy winner here lots of runners i know have just chucked their running watches...just do it, nike!

Sep

2007

5.0

Great Product, but needs more Equiptment

By skibum93

from Covington, Wa

About Me Casual/ Recreational, Cross-country Runner

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Pros

Accurate
Comfortable
Compact
Lightweight

Cons

Requires More Gear

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking
Mountaineering
Running

Comments about Nike+ iPod Sport Kit:

This product works very well for what it's supposed to do. The Nike Ipod Sports Kit gives accurate readings and allows you to create running goals online. I know for a fact that the measurements are correct, because the first time I used it, I tested it on a 400m track. Thre reading ti gave was .4km. THERE IS SOMETHING VERY IMPORTANT YOU HAVE TO BE AWARE OF WHEN YOU BUY THIS PRODUCT. For it to work, you have to have a Ipod nano (I don't know if 3rd generation works, 2nd does) and you have to have a case for it. The case keeps the sensor protected and gives accurate readings. Either you buy the [$] Nike shoes that hold this product, or you go [...]and buy the Sportsuit Sensor+ for about [$] with shipping. This is what I have and it works great.All in all, this is a great product, but you have to buy extra equiptment.

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