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With the Nike+ iPod product line you had to buy the Nike Trainers, the Nike+ iPod kit, and an iPod Nano, which was helping Apple make some dough. With this latest product Nike has cut out Apple completely making everything the previous Nike+ kit did possible, except for the music, without the iPod.
Instead the system uses a wrist band that communicates with the sensor that goes in your Nike Trainers and stores the data on its flash storage. The band then comes apart to reveal a USB interface which you can use to transfer up to 16 hours of workout data to your computer or upload and share it with the online community at Nikeplus.com.
You can also use the band to store personal stuff like your homework or documents for work, just like a regular flash drive. Way to go cutting out your highly successful business partner Nike, you can apparently get the kit for £40, or about $80 USD.
[via ShinyShiny]
3 Responses to “Nike+ Sportsband – now all profits going to Nike, screws Apple”
Julia May 19, 2008
I received my Nike + Sportsband last week and have used it and it’s 1 step away from being the perfect running tool. I have a video iPod so therefore was unable to use the Nike+ iPod software and have been waiting on Nike to come out with something for non-Nano users. Finally!
The only thing missing as far as I’m concerned is the interval feature that some of the Nike running watches have and that I use. But I’ll manage. I had no idea when I bought the Sportsband that it also tracked route elevations and I simply love that feature. I highly recommend it.
+2Paul December 15, 2008
Do you need to use special nike sneakers to use the sportband?
NeutralFacebook User December 15, 2008
You need a Nike+ compatible shoe to put the sensor in it. You can self attach it to any shoes but requires calibration each time to make sure it’s measuring accurately
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