Apple Nike and iPod Sport Kit

threein99

Anyone got one of these ? Are they any good ?

Thinking of getting one for my ipod touch, Do I just need the sensor rather than the sports kit if im not using it on the Nano ?

Blazer

threein99 wrote: »

Anyone got one of these ? Are they any good ?

Thinking of getting one for my ipod touch, Do I just need the sensor rather than the sports kit if im not using it on the Nano ?

I think for the nano (depending on the version) you will need the receiver for it as well..
Loved it on the nano as it encouraged me to take up running and keep at it.
Pity it sucks so badly on the iphone 4...calibration and too many bugs so I stopped using it.
If you're running outdoors you're better off getting the nike + gps instead as it's far more accurate. Sensor can be upto 5-10% off.

I also like the Nike+ website..you could track your whole run and see where you were falling behind. Plus you could join in competions with other users and set yourself goals such as fastest 10km, most miles in a month etc..
I'm a bit out of the loop but I think now they have a compatible heart monitor for it as well.

threein99

Blazer wrote: »

I think for the nano (depending on the version) you will need the receiver for it as well..
Loved it on the nano as it encouraged me to take up running and keep at it.
Pity it sucks so badly on the iphone 4...calibration and too many bugs so I stopped using it.
If you're running outdoors you're better off getting the nike + gps instead as it's far more accurate. Sensor can be upto 5-10% off.

I also like the Nike+ website..you could track your whole run and see where you were falling behind. Plus you could join in competions with other users and set yourself goals such as fastest 10km, most miles in a month etc..
I'm a bit out of the loop but I think now they have a compatible heart monitor for it as well.

Any idea what its like for the ipod touch ?

ryaner777

if your getting the little chip that sits into your runners instead of buying nike runners, i'd recommend something like this to hold it in place. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SwitchEasy-RunAway-Holder-Nike-iPod-Sports-Kit-Crystal-/360420481569?pt=UK_CE_MP3Access_RL&hash=item53eabc1a21

They had one left yesterday downstairs in elverys in suffock st for €5 if thats any good for you.

threein99

ryaner777 wrote: »

if your getting the little chip that sits into your runners instead of buying nike runners, i'd recommend something like this to hold it in place. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SwitchEasy-RunAway-Holder-Nike-iPod-Sports-Kit-Crystal-/360420481569?pt=UK_CE_MP3Access_RL&hash=item53eabc1a21

They had one left yesterday downstairs in elverys in suffock st for €5 if thats any good for you.

Cheers I will need something like that Im not buying new runners for it. I was looking at this but they look a bit flimsy to me.

ryaner777

yeah that looks a bit rough to be honest, I'll try find a link to the one i seen in elverys.

ryaner777

http://www.discount-discs.co.uk/marware-sportsuit-sensor---case-for-nike-ipod-sensor-92-p.asp

Here it is.