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NIKE + IPOD SENSOR-USA | 
 enlarge | Brand: Apple
Category: CE
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Rating:  54 reviews
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 0.8 x 2.6 x 5.2
MPN: MA368LL/D
Model: MA368LL/D
UPC: 885909361601
EAN: 0885909361601
ASIN: B002RR37CM
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| Features:
| • | In the box - | | • | Wireless sensor for Nike+ shoes | | • | Printed documentation | | • | Please note - This package includes only the Nike + iPod wireless sensor; if you also need the wireless receiver for iPod nano, purchase the complete Nike + iPod Sport Kit | | • | Requirements - |
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 54
 I love stats September 3, 2010
M. Hauser (Grove, Oklahoma)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love running, but I never really have the motivation to go running. And it's a hassle to track my progress through the old standard of writing it down in a book. But with the Nike+ iPod sensor it's effortless to track my running stats and try to improve my times and distances. Since I can see what kind of progress I'm making I feel more motivated to keep going. If I felt like I wasn't making any progress in my running I would probably stop. With Nike+ I can see how well I'm doing easily. It's just so great. Let me break down the aspects of Nike+ into sections for you.
Getting Started
In order to use this sensor it is advised to have shoes that are Nike+ capable. That is, they will have a little compartment under the sole of the left shoe that you can slide this little bean like sensor into. You don't have to own Nike+ running shoes. There are little pouches out there that allow you to lace it through your shoelaces and it'll keep track of things like that. But to me that seems primitives, so I went out and got some runnings shoes (my pair of shoes dedicated to running by the way). As for accuracy, it's pretty accurate out of the box, but you can calibrate it so it will be more accurate for YOU, as apposed to the general populace.
Apple Integration
iPods and iPhones have the ability to detect the sensor built in, and the have a Nike+ App pre installed, all you have to do is activate it. Just go to "Settings" and there should be a Nike+ option somewhere in there. I don't know how the sensor works but I don't think that it will ever run out of "battery" power because I think it is simply powered by moving around. When you are done running or walking the Nike+ app will save your running data and next time you sync your iPod or iPhone it will upload the data to the Nike+ website. You should be aware though, that it will only upload the last run you did. So if you have gone on two runs since your last sync it won't upload your previous run. It's kind of a hassle to have to sync it after every run. But it's way easier than trying to figure out how far you've run, what your best mile was, how long you've been running, etc. It's a small price to pay.
Web Product
The online Nike+ website is pretty useful. I've had difficulties with it, but that is not at all the sensors problem. The website is where you will be able to access all of your old runs and see how fast you've gone and stuff like that. It's basically your running journal. You can make notes to go with your run, like if you ate a burrito just five minutes before a run and you think that's what made you so slow, then you can record that. My only problem with the web product is that you cannot integrate a training plan with your iPod or iPhone's calendar. You have the option to chose a coaching program that will tell you how much you should run each day. But the only place you can access the information is online. You would have to write down everything it wanted you to do and whatnot.
Sorry for the long review. But I tried to fill it with relevant information. If you have any questions feel free to leave them in the comments and I'll try to get back to you.
Love it when it works September 3, 2010
D. Sims (Oviedo, Fl United States)
It's extremely motivating - I love that I can set it for an amount of time for a run and it reminds me when I reach my halfway point so I know to turn back. I also love its companion website that tracks overall mileage and allows you to easily compare across runs. BUT, after my first one lasted about 4 months...I've since bought two more and neither worked out of the box. Last night I bought another one through Apple directly and am hoping for better results.
 Decent sensor August 25, 2010
MnMarc (Saint Paul)
I am sure many people that have used the Nike+ sensor know that the main problem is that the sensor is always "on" so the battery life will drain regardless of what you are doing. This will happen faster if you wear the sensor in your shoes even if you are not using an iPod or Nike+ band to capture any data.
That being said, if you are not actually working out you but still want to wear your shoes, you should remove the sensor and place it somewhere stationary. Any movement will trigger the sensor and just wear the battery down faster.
I have used these in my Nike+ shoes (not that you need specific Nike+ shoes) for 8 months now. My first sensor still works but I wanted a back-up for when it dies. In 8 months I have put over 450 miles on my sensor and if you calibrate it correctly it works well.
It should be noted that if you run on a treadmill the calorie calculator and distance sensor will be off if you use a strong incline. The sensor can not dectect inclines or declines so the calories will be lower than expected if you are on a steep incline and the distance will be off as well. A person could easily calibrate the sensor for a specific incline, but the calories would still be off and then if you went on a flat surface you would also be off.
I used this on a 5K to see how close it was to my actual distance and with a proper calibration it showed 3.14 miles compared to 3.10. I feel that is a pretty close result considering I generally run on a treadmill and not the open road.
It was a lot less expensive than a GPS-based model and I feel that it has helped me stay modivated with my running.
 Didn't work from the get go. August 25, 2010
A Mother's Logic (Sunshine and Happiness, USA)
Here's a product that has been around for a notable length of time. Usually that indicates that the bugs have been worked out. Like a fool, I ignored the many reviews which stated and restated the horrible battery issues with this product. I figured that after this long on the market, Apple would have worked that important issue out. I finally caved and bought one. Kinda forgot about it for about a month, just long enough for the return policy to no longer be valid. Tried to hook it up just a few minutes ago, no dice, DEAD...from the box. C'est la vie. $20 gone.
Nike+ Is Great, A Little Pricey August 19, 2010
D. Coulter (New York NY)
The sensor works great. My last sensor's battery was great, lasted for over a year. I put mine in a pair of shoes I only wear when I'm at the gym or running (and I probably took a few months hiatus too).
Calibration is weird, I have no idea how to calibrate accurately in the city. Nothing is really an exact mile and my pace and gate is different on a treadmill. Minor issue, I just leave it uncalibrated.
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