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Apple Nike and iPod Sport Kit | 
| Brand: Apple
Category: CE
Buy New: £21.29
as of 5/9/2010 22:15 CDT details
New (8) Used (1) from £21.29
Seller: SimplyRun
Rating:  6 reviews
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 5.7 x 5.3 x 1
MPN: MA365ZM/E
Model: MA365ZM/E
UPC: 885909361557
EAN: 5051964649182
ASIN: B002WGX19C
Release Date: November 9, 2009
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Apple Nike + iPod Sport Kit | | • | Broadcast frequency: 2.4GHz | | • | Tune: Insert the wireless sensor inside the cust | | • | Run: Start your workout. As your run or walk the | | • | Sync: Back at your computer sync your iPod nano |
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Product Description
Apple Nike+iPod Sport Kit (MA365ZM/E)
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 6
 Nice motivator March 24, 2010
Sergey Kremko (Dublin, Ireland)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This thing really motivates you to rise up early for a jog as when you connect iPod to your PC it gives you an overview of your workouts and you start regreting that you didn't start it earlier :)
It's not a GPS July 1, 2010
Pete '63
This is a great training aid if your just starting running, it's lots of fun with plenty of options in terms of goals, challenges, forums etc...I've read other reviews about the dissapointment with regards to the accuracy of distance 'this is not a GPS system' and does lend itself to a certain level of inaccuracy (approx 100-200 metres at a guess over a 4 mile distance) and that's why it shouldn't be taken too seriously but as a motivational tool. One more word regarding connectivity to the sensor, just tap your shoe with the sensor in and away you go....keep running!
 Apple Nike and iPod Sport Kit June 16, 2010
Mr. D. Doherty (Manchester, UK)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I purchased the Apple Nike and iPod Sport Kit as a way to monitor my daily activities, and improve my general fitness. While I'm not using it to run (yet), I've found that it monitors my walking perfectly.
Simple to set up and use, it relays information to an iPod Nano/iPod Touch/iPhone, which in turn can be synced to the Nike+ site via iTunes once a workout has been completed.
The kit itself comes in two parts, the sensor and a receiver (only for use on the iPod Nano).
There a very few negative aspects to this kit, those being the receiver and the lack of a definitive on/off switch on the unit. Firstly, as I've already stated, the receiver is only for use with the iPod Nano. I wish I'd known this sooner, as sensors are available on their own at a fraction of the price; and will readily work *without* the additional receiver on the iPod Touch & iPhone. (This is due to the receiver being built-in to the 2nd & 3rd gen iPod Touch, and the iPhone 3GS)
Secondly, the lack of an on/off switch means that sometimes the unit may remain powered up, effectively wasting battery power. While there is a sleep button on the unit (which will turn off the unit), there is a complete lack of feedback on whether or not the unit has been switched off. The main drawback to this is that once the battery is used up, another sensor unit must be purchased.
While the official site recommends you use specifically created footwear, I found that the Marware Sportsuit Sensor + Case for Nike + iPod Sport Kit worked perfectly. It allows me to use the unit with any trainers I wish to wear.
All in all, I'm happy with my purchase, as the Apple Nike and iPod Sport Kit does exactly what I need, and much more besides (online workout regimes, etc). If you're looking for something to track your running/walking progress, and give you feedback & stats on your workouts, then I recommend the Nike+ system.
Ipod sports kit July 23, 2010
Snizzers
In the end it appears to work fine. I did/do have a few gripes. The instructions do not exactly follow what you see on the itunes screen and the 'tab' for nikeplus was not there. It took all manner of syncing rebooting before is mysteriously appeared. The sensor itself works in the end but it is impossible to see if it is on. A simple on/off switch rather than a push button with no label would be better. Sometimes my ipod touch just does not detect the sensor and I have to press the button but not sure if this was ever the fault as I cannot tell if it is on or off... Other than that when it works the function with the ipod is great....
 Good for motivation , bad for accuracy June 7, 2010
Adam J. Ferguson
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am a relativley new runner , and I bought this to track my progress and help me make gains. I like the ease of interface and the nike+ website , its great to get you motivated and enter into competition. The problem with this device is that it is largely inaccurate. I calibrate it all the time and its still wrong. I have access to a measured track and calibrate it , and as soon as I do , I run the same distance and only 1/4 is .2 miles off! I ran 2 miles and it said I did 1.16. Finding this out really hurt my motivation , because without accurate info , how do I know how well/worse I'm doing. I've just ordered the Garmin Forerunner 305. I have asked around and GPS seems the way to go if accuracy is any important to you.
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