Reviews for Nike + iPod Sport Kit

I found this product to be TOTALLY inaccurate. I mapped a 2 mile course with a gps unit. When I ran the course with ipod+nike using a new touch. It said I had walked (not ran) 1.18 miles.Off by Nearly 50%. It would not let me adjust it by calibrating for more than .5 miles still leaving it off by .3 miles. I am very disappointed that Nike and Apple have produced such a lame product. I plan on returning it and using a good old fashion stop watch!!!

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If you're looking for a high end piece of equipment with high level precision, this may not be for you. If; however, you are looking for an extra bit of motivation and a great wake to keep track of your progress, buy it!

Regarding the comments about the battery, the sensor has a tiny button on the back to turn it off and on. Nike says it will have 1,000 hours use so I figure the way I run (6 to 8 hours/week), it should be good for a year. $19/year isn't too bad. I do wish they would come up with one with a replaceable battery, but until they do this is about the best thing for the money I've found. Given what I spend on shoes, etc., $19 over a year doesn't change my running budget that much.

Anyway, I love this addition to my running!

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I have purchased 3 sensors in the last year and a half - for $20 each, I have finally decided that it's just not worth it again. Sure, it's really great to have a tracking feature for your runs. And, sure, the application is top notch, easy to use, and flexible with what you want to do.

But the stupid piece of something sensor just doesn't last. Yes, it's great when products manage themselves (i.e. you don't have to turn anything on for this to work), but if you carry your sneakers to the gym, or keep the sensor on your shoe, the "stupid' device is still working anyway, and wearing down its limited lifespan. Automation should be spared for smart products.

I call it "stupid" because, really, this device leaves us with some appreciation for the old days - when things had 'off' buttons and changeable batteries, and when they were designed to last more than 3 months. It's a product designed to cost more money .. and while the service is nice, it's not worth $60 a year for a regular runner. Sorry.

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I already had an iPod nano (5th gen) so I decided to give this thingy a try. It works as described; it has become part of my running routine.

At "warmup" pace, it was very accurate on distance, with no calibration. A 3/4-mile segment was recorded as 0.74 miles. But when I sped up pace, it started to understate actual distance noticeably. The second time I used it was in a 12k race. After recording that race, I noticed an option to use "workout" for calibration (based on me entering actual distance). Since I knew exact distance as 12k, and I ran it at a typical (for me) pace, I used it for calibration. Since then, its distance estimates have been more accurate.

During run, iPod states (by voice and on screen), elapsed time, distance covered, and current pace (on command). That info is very helpful, like having a coach. Meanwhile, iPod plays songs from a playlist, when it's not "talking."

It works with any shoes, as long as there is a way to attach it securely. I ordered a "pouch" for the sensor, but before it arrived, I wrapped a rubber band around the sensor (the long way) and place the sensor under the first two shoe lace crossings. The rubber band kept it from sliding out; I used it in the 12k race this way with no problem.

The pouch I got is by Marware. The sensor ends up on top of the first two shoe lace crossings. It works fine, and it is easy to move the pouch (with sensor inside) between shoes.

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My boyfriend got me this for a Birthday present it is so awesome!!! It allows me to track everything and see my progress its a great motivator!

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This is my second chance trying out this product. This one lasted 10 days I used it 3 times. I used this with the Nike + Heart rate strap. It worked ok with the 6G Nano, but did not work with my Iphone 4.
i only considered this because I own other Polar Heart rate monitors. I bought the the Nike Kit and the Polar Nike plus Heart Rate strap together. This morning I went to work out and my foot pod sensor quit working. I took them back to the Local Best Buy at the Mall of America. Then on to the Apple Store I asked the kid How long the Foot Pod Sensor lasted. He said Mine is still working after a year. I chucked and said mine lasted 10 days.

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This product is a great idea, and Apple's part of the deal works great. However, Nike has really let down their end of the bargain. The website loads incredibly slowly, runs don't always sync from iTunes, can't load a profile picture, runs don't get counted for challenges, etc. This has been going on for years, so don't count on Nike fixing it any time soon. Apple should have chosen a different corporate partner! If you want to use your iPod sport kit to keep track of your runs online, think twice before buying.

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Used mine for the first time last night...and now I can't wait to go for a run tonight so I can use it again! So neat and works great!

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Even though I calibrated several times, my ipod was always telling me I was running something ridiculous like 4:30 or 5:00 min/miles when I run 9:45's. The accuracy was just so far off that it wasn't even worth using. It's a good idea but it wouldn't calibrate correctly for me no matter what I tried. I am SO much happier with my Garmin watch even though it was $200, but it is so worth it if you are a serious runner.

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