Nike + iPod Sport Kit
Transform your iPod nano, iPod touch (2nd generation), or iPhone 3GS 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, iPod touch, or iPhone 3GS to give you real-time feedback during workouts and let you track your performance on your Mac or PC.
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Overview
Thanks to a unique partnership between Nike and Apple, your iPod nano, iPod touch (2nd generation), or iPhone 3GS becomes your coach. Your personal trainer. Your favourite workout companion.
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. The iPod touch (2nd generation) and iPhone 3GS includes built-in support for the system — no receiver necessary.
Run
Now start your workout. As your run or walk, the sensor sends information to your device, 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 or iPhone 3GS 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.
This accessory is compatible with the following:
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iPhone 3GS
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iPod touch
2nd generation -
iPod nano
5th generation (video camera) -
iPod nano
4th generation (video) -
iPod nano
3rd generation (video) -
iPod nano
2nd generation (aluminum) -
iPod nano
1st generation
Most Useful Reviews
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Nike + iPod Sport Kit
Nike+ iPod Sport Kit
Written by AD from Wivenhoe
23-Aug-2006
Great stuff. Works like a dream in action. If you already have a Nano and Nike trainers, then £19 is all it will cost you. For that you get a really integrated system that works seamlessly with the iPod. The real surprises come when you synchronise with iTunes after your first workouts ('walk-outs' in my case). All very impressive (but you do need to calibrate it for your pace, unless you don't mind it telling you that you've run a mile when you haven't).
Of course, if you need to buy the trainers (as I did) and the Nano (as I did) and the Nike armband for the Nano (remember whatever you use has to fit around the little receiver attachment as well) it's going to set you back somewhere between £200-300.
But here's a secret - you don't need to buy the special Nike running shoes designed for it. Undoubtedly neater and more elegant if you do, but if you already have trainers that you like, a little bit of work with a craft knife will fit the little transmitter under the insole, out of sight (just as it does on the Nike shoes).
Enjoy. …More910 of 1254 people found this useful
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Nike + iPod Sport Kit
Not bad, but could be better.
Written by DF from LONDON
23-Feb-2007
I really want to like this product, and mostly I do. However, it lets itself down in several areas.
1. Accuracy. Surprisingly accurate, BUT only in certain circumstances. On my 5km and 10km road circuit, it's brilliant. Consistently only 40-50 metres out on both. I did an 11.2 mile run the other day, and it was about 600 metres over, which is pretty acceptable, that discrepancy could be accounted for by a long steep hill of about that distance (more steps to cover less ground fools it into thinking you've gone farther).
Unfortunately, it's nearly always and consistently WRONG for my 4.75 mile run (and only that run, which suggests it's not broken). Generally telling me that I've done nearly 6 miles at a cracking pace. If only. My theory is that this is because this particular run is mainly on riverside track, which is often muddy and soft going with lots of puddles. Because of this I'm constantly varying pace and stride length to jump puddles etc. When the route is dry the sensor reports the correct distance.
So, generally pretty accurate, but struggles with fartlek style runs and boggy terrain. If you upload the innaccurate runs, then you end up skewing your whole running history, if not then you've missed some of that history. A feature to manually alter the results would be useful, but this would allow people to cheat on the online "challenges", presumably that's why they left it off.
2. Being restricted to the Nike Plus website to store and view your data. The website works well enough, but it's pretty basic, there could be FAR more graphing/comparison features to view and compare your runs in different ways. Also what happens if Nike pull the plug? Unlikely, but you never know, what happens to my running history then? I'd like a way to download all my data to my Mac as well as the website.
So, all in all, a nifty little gadget, especially for the price (if you've got a nano already) but doesn't quite cut it as a tool for the serious runner, it's more of a cool toy. …More886 of 1267 people found this useful
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Nike + iPod Sport Kit
Worth buying a Nano for!
Written by AF from Bromley
18-Sep-2006
I've owned a 60gb iPod since they were released and I was disappointed when I found out the Nike+ system is only compatible with a Nano. I looked into it and the explanation is because a Nano has Flash memory rather than the hard disc, making it a lot more suitable for running etc. because of the jerky movement.
So, I bought a Nano and the Nike+ sport kit and it works a treat. I'd recommend that you calibrate it before use (calibration takes 5mins and is very straightforward to do) because it initially gave some very dodgy readings. But, once calibrated, this works great and is a snip at £19. Even if you have to buy a Nano (as I did), it's worth every penny. It has made me want to go out running more than ever before! …More681 of 1027 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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Nike + iPod Sport Kit
wonderful motivational tool
Written by KB from Bingley
19-Sep-2009
This device is a superb, motivational way to get into & continue running. I would recommend it to anyone who may have an interest in or a desire to run, but sometimes find it difficult to get yourself out there doing it! It really has worked for me. I'm watching what I eat/drink more and am loving seeing the results. Have been using mine regularly since 11th August (apart from 1 week off) and can now fit into clothes that I haven't been able to fit into for some time!
I find that I can't wait to plug it into the Mac, so my graphs and stats can be updated. I have set mine up to automatically update my Facebook profile which is an extra motivating factor.....i.e. got to improve on my last run of all my mates are gonna see it!
I don't know how accurate the readings are that I get, I have calibrated mine and it's telling me that i'm running 5k every second day now & am increasing bit by bit every run.
The Nike+ compatible trainers were £70 but I had these bought as a present, which helped. These trainers didn't agree with me to start off with, so I temporarily switched back to my old ones, putting the sensor down the inside of the laces. I saw little difference with my readings, but was more conscious of losing the sensor and being concerned things just weren't 'right'. Now i'm back using my Nikes & happy.
What can I say other than.............superb …More15 of 16 people found this useful
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Nike + iPod Sport Kit
Shame really - could have been a good little gadget!
Written by MA from Kenley
12-Jul-2009
I don't normally write reviews but I write this in the hope that Apple take time to read them and use them in some sort of feedback analysis.
Ok, the good points - works great with my Nike structure triax running shoes, software is very user-friendly and I find it really useful to see distance, time and pace on the same screen when running. Although I have heard that the battery lasts up to a maximum of 12-18 months, to use this as a criticism of the prodyct is a bit harsh since it only costs £20! That being said, it is not very eco-friendly if you need to buy a new one every year.
Bad points - my main gripe with the sensor is the lack of accuracy as mine adds approx. 10% to the distance of my runs, despite being calibrated. Not very useful for half marathons then! Also, I have found the Nike plus website seems to cease co-operating and just doesn't recognise any of the runs that are stored on my ipod anymore. Oh well! I now input them manually onto a spreadsheet.
In summary then, this product is relatively cheap (GPS watches start at £150, though accuracy is 5-6 % better), works well with Nike running shoes obviously - but can also be used with others which doesn't limit you if you wear other brands, and is very user-friendly with excellent software.
However, it is not an environmentally sound product with very short battery life, lacks an adequate degree of accuracy for longer runs and can suddenly stop uploading workout data. If Apple can make improvements to the sensor in this respect then they are on to a winner. In the meantime, I'm off to buy a Garmin Forerunner GPS watch! …More118 of 135 people found this useful
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Nike + iPod Sport Kit
Fantastic
Written by SF from Preston
26-May-2009
I asked for this product as a birthday present having been reccomended one by a friend who also runs. I have been using it as a training aid in preparation for the race for life. I think it is fantastic, it is pretty accurate (I have used to "map it" function of the web-site via google maps to check the actual distance of the routes that I run)following a 1/4 mile callibration. It is a great motivational tool as I can press the button on my i-pod when I am starting to feel tired and when I realise I havn't got long to go I feel able to push myself a little harder.
I would definately reccomend this to my friends. The only problem with it is you really need to buy the nike+ shoes as when I tried attaching it to my shoe laces with a sandwich bag as suggested in a you-tube video it lost all it's accuracy. I ended up using a knife to make a hole in my shoe's insole to put it in. This worked for me as I have orthatics in my shoes.
Hope this is helpful …More55 of 65 people found this useful
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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I dont like Nike shoes...is there a third party option (shoe) which I can use for the Nike sensor?
- Asked by TB from NEW LENOX
- 30-Sep-2009
Best Answer
Taken from reviews.cnet.com (Google "nike ipod sport kit", it's there on the 1st page)
"... special Nike + shoes are not a requirement..." …More- Answered by AC from King's Lynn
- 30-Sep-2009
- 16 of 20 people found this useful
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Is there a battery? How long does it last? Is it chargeable/replaceable?
- Asked by DM from Weston
- 07-Oct-2009
Best Answer
The Sports kit comes with the sensor that goes into your shoe, and the reciever that goes into your ipod.
The sensor is what contains the battery - unfortunately the battery cannot be replaced. Good news is - I got a good 5-6 months out of my sensor before replacing it; and you can buy the sensors individually (without the receiver) for around 19.99 I believe? :) …More- Answered by AD from Fort McMurray
- 07-Oct-2009
- 13 of 15 people found this useful
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Is this of any use to non-runners?
- Asked by MK from University Heights
- 08-Oct-2009
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Yeah, I use mine all the time and I don't run. I walk, it still works the same though!
- Answered by SG from Dumas
- 09-Oct-2009
- 15 of 15 people found this useful
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Most Recent
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I will not have internet access for several months while deployed. Can my laptop/iTunes store the workouts until they can be uploaded?
- Asked by KB from San Diego
- 06-Nov-2009
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Does the Nike + iPod Sport Kit come with a pouch to use with any other shoe?
- Asked by GC from Dinuba
- 05-Nov-2009
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Is there an ipod touch sport kit for 3rd generation yet?
- Asked by JB from Reidsville
- 31-Oct-2009
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The box on the Sport Kit says "Old Version" - before I open it, is it going to be compatible with my new Nano (5th generation)?
- Asked by JC from Lexington
- 30-Oct-2009
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Does the Nike Sports Kit work with ipod nano 5th generation?
- Asked by MT from Vanløse
- 29-Oct-2009
