Nike+iPod Quick Review & Initial Impressions

MacUAE · 15th August 2006, 21:37

Last week, I ordered the Nike+iPod accessory for my iPod nano. Got a call today from the courier company... so I picked up after work!!! Read somewhere that this gadget makes jogging fun. We’ll see...
So with the help of Lego Steve, I unpack the box of my new iPod accessory!

Examining the box, shown above, I was amazed by how small this thing was!!! As with all Apple products, the quality is instantly evident.

Steve wasn’t surprised!!!

So what’s inside the box... the little red & white sensor that goes inside the shoe and of course, the little receiver that plugs into the nano to help you with your workout!

It's tiny!!!

Compared to a wireless mouse!

Compared to the iPod nano!

The 20-inch iMac

iPod hifi

And Knight Rider!!!!

So I plug the receiver into the nano and instantly get a new menu selection... Ohh Goodie!!!
The menu item disappears after the receiver is removed.

Under the Workout menu, you can practically pick what type of workout your want. Either by Time, Distance or Calories.

I tried to plug the receiver into my 5th Gen. iPod... and I got an error message!!!

After a quick look through the manual... I decided to try it with my jogging shoes. Note that the sensor is made to work with the Nike+ shoes... which I didn’t have. Unable to locate my shoes, I decide to use my ‘other’ jogging pair.

As instructed in the manual, I place the sensor in the shoe with the help of Lego Steve for perfect adjustment inside the shoe.

Holding the nano in hand and ready to try it out, I chose a quick 20 minute workout. As expected the sensor and receiver communicate instantly and I am off jogging in my apartment. Lego Steve picked that album!!! As shown, the display updates with the distance, pace and also time.

Three minutes later, I decide stop and see a final report of my workout. Good... 21 calories in three minutes.

Overall, Nike+iPod is a great way to workout. The system integration is amazing and really keeps you informed of your workout performance, while listening to your favorite albums. I haven’t tried the online rating system, so I can’t say anything about it. My impressions are 90% Positive, only Negative is that it currently requires the Nike+ shoes to work. So if you need to workout efficiently and have fun doing it... get the Nike+iPod... costs around Dhs 110 from Amazon (minus shipping). Highly recommended by Lego Steve!!!

snow7 · 16th August 2006, 22:48

nice review. lego steve is wicked!

anyways, i remember reading in some blog about not needing a nike+ shoe for this to work. basically, just put it in there and it should work. google it, u should be able to get a link.

crystal · 16th August 2006, 22:53

MacUAE forget about the Nike shoes, you already have wonderful shoes in your photos for your iPod and workout! LOL

I have to agree with Snow7, you did a wondful job with the review. Thanks so much for the review.

MacUAE · 16th August 2006, 23:12

Thanks...

Its a nice little gadget.

Snow7... I saw pics of people putting the sensor behind or within the show laces. But that doesn't work due to the angle of motion (flat in the nike+ vs. slightly angled in front in other shoes).

Lego Steve says 'Hi' and would like to join the discussion but is busy working on the next big thing!

MacAddict · 17th August 2006, 03:44

Nice shoes man!!!!! the whole review was amazing .... but i have to admit the shoes are really kick'n....... i think it took you alot effort to get inside the shoe & take a photo the of the sensor

good work dude

Yasir · 19th August 2006, 21:47

A great review that was a big one.
But do you think it was worth the price...?

NzeeSheikh · 20th August 2006, 18:29

cool shoes

Good Job!

15th August 2006, 21:37	#1 (permalink)
MacUAE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 353	Nike+iPod Quick Review & Initial Impressions Last week, I ordered the Nike+iPod accessory for my iPod nano. Got a call today from the courier company... so I picked up after work!!! Read somewhere that this gadget makes jogging fun. We’ll see... So with the help of Lego Steve, I unpack the box of my new iPod accessory! Examining the box, shown above, I was amazed by how small this thing was!!! As with all Apple products, the quality is instantly evident. Steve wasn’t surprised!!! So what’s inside the box... the little red & white sensor that goes inside the shoe and of course, the little receiver that plugs into the nano to help you with your workout! It's tiny!!! Compared to a wireless mouse! Compared to the iPod nano! The 20-inch iMac iPod hifi And Knight Rider!!!! So I plug the receiver into the nano and instantly get a new menu selection... Ohh Goodie!!! The menu item disappears after the receiver is removed. Under the Workout menu, you can practically pick what type of workout your want. Either by Time, Distance or Calories. I tried to plug the receiver into my 5th Gen. iPod... and I got an error message!!! After a quick look through the manual... I decided to try it with my jogging shoes. Note that the sensor is made to work with the Nike+ shoes... which I didn’t have. Unable to locate my shoes, I decide to use my ‘other’ jogging pair. As instructed in the manual, I place the sensor in the shoe with the help of Lego Steve for perfect adjustment inside the shoe. Holding the nano in hand and ready to try it out, I chose a quick 20 minute workout. As expected the sensor and receiver communicate instantly and I am off jogging in my apartment. Lego Steve picked that album!!! As shown, the display updates with the distance, pace and also time. Three minutes later, I decide stop and see a final report of my workout. Good... 21 calories in three minutes. Overall, Nike+iPod is a great way to workout. The system integration is amazing and really keeps you informed of your workout performance, while listening to your favorite albums. I haven’t tried the online rating system, so I can’t say anything about it. My impressions are 90% Positive, only Negative is that it currently requires the Nike+ shoes to work. So if you need to workout efficiently and have fun doing it... get the Nike+iPod... costs around Dhs 110 from Amazon (minus shipping). Highly recommended by Lego Steve!!! Last edited by MacUAE : 16th August 2006 at 02:14.

17th August 2006, 03:44	#5 (permalink)
MacAddict Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 52	Nice shoes Nice shoes man!!!!! the whole review was amazing .... but i have to admit the shoes are really kick'n....... i think it took you alot effort to get inside the shoe & take a photo the of the sensor good work dude

19th August 2006, 21:47	#6 (permalink)
Yasir Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dubai,mirdif Posts: 404	Nice addidas shoes ;-) A great review that was a big one. But do you think it was worth the price...?

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16th August 2006, 22:48	#2 (permalink)
snow7 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dubai Posts: 234	nice review. lego steve is wicked! anyways, i remember reading in some blog about not needing a nike+ shoe for this to work. basically, just put it in there and it should work. google it, u should be able to get a link.

16th August 2006, 22:53	#3 (permalink)
crystal Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 412	MacUAE forget about the Nike shoes, you already have wonderful shoes in your photos for your iPod and workout! LOL I have to agree with Snow7, you did a wondful job with the review. Thanks so much for the review.

16th August 2006, 23:12	#4 (permalink)
MacUAE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 353	Thanks... Its a nice little gadget. Snow7... I saw pics of people putting the sensor behind or within the show laces. But that doesn't work due to the angle of motion (flat in the nike+ vs. slightly angled in front in other shoes). Lego Steve says 'Hi' and would like to join the discussion but is busy working on the next big thing!

20th August 2006, 18:29	#7 (permalink)
NzeeSheikh Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sharjah, UAE Posts: 113	cool shoes Good Job!