Reviews for Nike + iPod Sport Kit

It's a bit of a gimmick and it does enable you to keep track of when you run and what time you did; but I find it not very accurate. It loses accuracy by 1K every 5K! I run 30K a week and mine didn't last a year. The battery ran out and you can't replace it; so you end up having to buy another pod for £14. And iPhone isn't supported; but other than that it'd be a good beta version.

Although this is a great gadget for runners who use their ipod, I have to say that I was very disappointed that the lifespan of the battery is only about a year, and I have learned just recently that you need to change the sensor in order to change the battery. Very eco-unfriendly. Very expensive as the replacement sensor is 25$, not available in stores and has to be shipped (plus the taxes are calculated AFTER the shipment has been added to your order). That is the reason I have to give it 3 stars because that was a very big disappointment. Besides that, this gadget is excellent for runners and has been my faithful companion for running in the last 18 months. But now that my sensor is kaput, I have to wait 2 weeks to get my new one and have to manage without.

My Nike+ Sensor died after less than 20 hours of use, which is 2% of the advertised lifetime, but long enough for the warranty to run out. Seems every Apple product I've bought lately has been more disappointing than the last. I definitely won't buy another, although I may replace it with a Garmin GPS.

Good idea but battery died before logging 50 miles. Not sure why because on average I only used it once a week for running....it was in the case when not in use. Would be a great product if replacement batteries or sensors could be purchased rather than having to buy a new kit.

My frustration with the Nike Plus system comes from one year of trying to make it work...I have worked with TWO separate Nike Plus kits. The first one wasn't tracking the correct mileage. Whether running in a marathon or just training, it NEVER calculated the correct mileage. I had calibrated it multiple times and it never mattered. I was running in a half marathon, and I came upon mile 10...and the Nike Plus system announced in my headset; "You have completed ONE MILE"!!! Um. No. So I returned it to our local running store who graciously exchanged it well beyond the terms of return/exchange. The second Nike Plus system worked well for about a week, and then started having the same exact problems. No matter how many times I calibrate it, it still tracks incorrectly. I do not use the Nike shoes..my arch is too high for them. I do however have a little pod on my shoe that hold the chip in place, so it is not moving around. Now my latest problem with the Nike Plus system, is it continually stops my workout (music and all) until I hit the center button. Well, who wants to have their "training train of thought" interrupted every 3 minutes? I don't recommend purchasing the Nike Plus system unless you are able to purchase some sort of warranty or support system for when it goes awry.

In all other aspects I would rate this 5 stars; I really enjoyed using it and found it very motivating. However, I began using this, with a 1G Nano (1st Gen, I think) in late February of 2009 and the battery was dead by May of 2009. I was not an avid user by any means - in that time frame I only logged 19 walks for a total of 9 hours (Apple claims the sensor should last 1,000 hours) according to my NikePlus.com account. I have since been just listening to my iPod, but have decided to get the sensor replacement to see if I just had a bad sensor only because I really do want to use it. Although I think it's wasteful to replace the entire sensor instead of the battery, I probably wouldn't mind if I only need to replace it every 10 months to a year. So, we'll see what happens with the replacement.

I love the Nike sports it! Motivates a "non runner" like me who is trying to get in shape and be healthier. I had some issues with battery life and the sensor not reading my pacing but the customer support email/ line was awesome and helped me resolve the issues quickly. Contact them if you have problems! They will make you happy and I will keep using this product because of the help they gave me. I think the feedback the sensor gives is very motivating because you can see even small increases in pacing.

I'm not sure why so many people have experienced such low battery life with the sensor. I've had my sensor for nearly a year and a half and run at least 3 miles a day -- sometimes more. I am now replacing my sensor but certainly satisfied with its lifetime.

i like this product!

I like this product very much. I've had mine for about a month and it works great. I run cross country and this is the perfect way to help me prepare for a meet.