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| Brand: Apple
Category: CE
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $27.00
You Save: $2.99 (10%)
New (4) Used (1) from $27.00
Rating:  153 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 4 x 1 x 4
MPN: MA365LL/B
Model: MA365LL/B
UPC: 885909230402
EAN: 0885909141791
ASIN: B000JVFKH8
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Love this thing! Great use of the Ipod for training September 23, 2008
I just got back into running (doctor's orders to lower cholesterol and blood pressure) and wanted something to help me train for a 5K I'm going run in December.
While the Ipod is a great MP3 player, on its own it does not provide any motivation or help one gauge workout progress. Adding the Nike+ sensor to your running shoe (you don't need Nike shoes btw) and the included receiver to your Ipod basically gives you your own personal trainer.
Get yourself a heart-rate monitoring watch like the Nike Triax C6, which I use, and you have all you need to monitor your health and track your fitness.
With the Nike+ I like how you can set different workout goals by calories burned, distance or time-length of your run. And here's the cool part: once you've finished a workout, iTunes will send your workout data to Nikeplus.com, which one can use to set weight or distance goals and track progress; the site also offers social features such as sharing your workout/getting-in-shape progress w/friends and family members -- so my wife actually KNOWS I'm working out now and doesn't have to take my word for it.
Only gripes: once you've started a workout, it's a pain to try to switch or skip songs during your work out. Volume control is still easy however. The product designers had a difficult problem to solve here, and for the most part, they did the best they could with the Ipod interface. But I can't help but think how much easier to use the Nike+ would be to use with Bluetooth voice commands. So here's my wish: Apple creates an Ipod with built-in BT with voice recognition (this could also make navigating the Ipod menus in your car that much easier).
Also, as other reviewers have pointed out, when you're done w/a workout, turn the sensor off on the back (I do this with the connector end of my earphones). If you don't, you'll be buying another one in 3-4 months (there's no way to swap the battery that I'm aware of).
Overall, for ~$29, this is probably one of the best investments in your health you'll ever make. Now get out there and RUN!
Good Buy September 23, 2008
The shipment was prompt and the item was as described and in brand new condition. Would gladly do business with this merchant again.
Awesome invention! September 17, 2008
Not sure how true the mileage is on this thing as it seems like my previously marked routes (used GPS) are now greater distances than before - maybe off by .10 of a mile. I think it might matter if you take long or short strides. Other than that it really does motivate me & I love it when I hear Lance's voice tell me I beat a personal best!
 Very poor battery life, but otherwise nice September 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got my Nike iPod kit in April 2007. By November 2007 the battery was dead in the sensor. I recorded a total of 30 runs (although I probably used it on more like 40), so maybe I used it once or twice a week. It was certainly not being used extensively. I'm quite upset that the battery is not replaceable especially since it only worked for about 7 months. It would probably add a quarter or much less to the cost of manufacturing to make the battery replaceable. I might have been able to get it replaced under warranty, but I tried to pry the case open myself to see if I could replace the battery. The glue they used to hold the case together is like epoxy and the case was destroyed in the process. I'm not even considering buying a replacement sensor when they want so much money for it. The Nike iPod worked great when it worked, but the utter failing of the device is the non-replaceable battery in the sensor unit. I can't recommend this product to anyone unless they don't mind buying a new sensor every year or less.
Nice way to motivate your person to move September 11, 2008
It is not only the hardware, but the site that Nike&Ipod had created. It is so nice to see all the people we are sharing our accomplishments and participating in the challenges. It really motivates you to keep going. Besides the screen saver is another nice touch that reminds you every day to keep your running or walking.
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