Comments on: Nike+ iPod: A Year in Review http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/ Mac Apps, Reviews, Previews, Interviews, and Giveaways. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:57:29 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: David http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/comment-page-1/#comment-154844 David Sat, 18 Apr 2009 15:40:58 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/#comment-154844 I love this product, been using it for about 6 months now... I just recently had to get new shoes after 400 miles in my old Nikes wore off the treds... got another pair of Nikes, put the sensor in the new shoes only to find out that the mileage is way off... a mile is much longer than it used to be in my old shoes... these shoes are almost the same as the last shoes too... only I guess the tred is certainly much thicker since they are new, not sure if that effects calibration and if it does then my time and pace drop over the last 6 months are partly to getting in shape and partly due to the sensor getting closer to the pavement... I have recalibrated and today it was still off... I recalibrated again and will test tomorrow... by the way, I decided to get in the car and check the mileage on the main route I run and I found that my old shoes were off by 5%... and the new shoes are off by 10%... so in terms of accuracy, my sensor thinks a mile is longer than it really is... not that it really matters for those staying in shape, you want the sensor to be consistent, but if you are training for races you really want the distance to be as accurate as possible... I have 3rd gen Nano which seems to have limited calibrating capabilities... still love this device though... I love this product, been using it for about 6 months now…

I just recently had to get new shoes after 400 miles in my old Nikes wore off the treds… got another pair of Nikes, put the sensor in the new shoes only to find out that the mileage is way off… a mile is much longer than it used to be in my old shoes… these shoes are almost the same as the last shoes too… only I guess the tred is certainly much thicker since they are new, not sure if that effects calibration and if it does then my time and pace drop over the last 6 months are partly to getting in shape and partly due to the sensor getting closer to the pavement… I have recalibrated and today it was still off… I recalibrated again and will test tomorrow…

by the way, I decided to get in the car and check the mileage on the main route I run and I found that my old shoes were off by 5%… and the new shoes are off by 10%… so in terms of accuracy, my sensor thinks a mile is longer than it really is…

not that it really matters for those staying in shape, you want the sensor to be consistent, but if you are training for races you really want the distance to be as accurate as possible… I have 3rd gen Nano which seems to have limited calibrating capabilities… still love this device though…

]]> By: Chad http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/comment-page-1/#comment-88096 Chad Wed, 14 May 2008 13:18:08 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/#comment-88096 Cool to see that you're from Edmonton. Cool to see that you’re from Edmonton.

]]> By: Lauren http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/comment-page-1/#comment-50804 Lauren Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:16:24 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/#comment-50804 Very helpful with my research on Nike+! Thanks so much for your blog - I agree with the previous poster - Im surprised someone hasnt come up with a hack for the 5G ipods! I love my 5G with a passion, and I cannot workout without it. I have the Nike+ shoes and I was really excited to sync these two up, but then I found out it was only works with nanos. I agree with the idea behind it, dont promote running with the 5G for the poor hard drive, but what about people who strictly put their 5G on the work out machine, we arnt jumbling our ipods... or what about the people that run with it anyway? It seems like an odd marketing strategy to limit them to the nanos - offer it to all generations and they will make more sales! Especially for the ipods that end up breaking! I say just put out a disclaimer saying that its not reccomended to run with your 5G and let us all join in on the fun! Very helpful with my research on Nike+! Thanks so much for your blog – I agree with the previous poster – Im surprised someone hasnt come up with a hack for the 5G ipods! I love my 5G with a passion, and I cannot workout without it. I have the Nike+ shoes and I was really excited to sync these two up, but then I found out it was only works with nanos. I agree with the idea behind it, dont promote running with the 5G for the poor hard drive, but what about people who strictly put their 5G on the work out machine, we arnt jumbling our ipods… or what about the people that run with it anyway? It seems like an odd marketing strategy to limit them to the nanos – offer it to all generations and they will make more sales! Especially for the ipods that end up breaking! I say just put out a disclaimer saying that its not reccomended to run with your 5G and let us all join in on the fun!

]]> By: Tom http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/comment-page-1/#comment-32443 Tom Mon, 17 Dec 2007 21:11:11 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/#comment-32443 <strong>Tom</strong> Wow, nice blog. Tom

Wow, nice blog.

]]> By: Londres http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/comment-page-1/#comment-22638 Londres Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:46:37 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/#comment-22638 It is a real shame that the battery cannot be replaced, surely nike could have incorporated a "watch battery" which could have been very easily replaced. I am sure that we are going to see some way of doing this in the near future. It is a real shame that the battery cannot be replaced, surely nike could have incorporated a “watch battery” which could have been very easily replaced. I am sure that we are going to see some way of doing this in the near future.

]]> By: Miscellaneous, etc. » NikeMinus http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/comment-page-1/#comment-18139 Miscellaneous, etc. » NikeMinus Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:23:52 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/#comment-18139 [...] you know, accurate.  Quickly Google any given (and for journalistic balance, here’s this) link about the product, and you’ll see what I mean.  There’s all kinds of advice on what to [...] [...] you know, accurate.  Quickly Google any given (and for journalistic balance, here’s this) link about the product, and you’ll see what I mean.  There’s all kinds of advice on what to [...]

]]> By: Tyler Hawkins http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/comment-page-1/#comment-7171 Tyler Hawkins Sun, 24 Jun 2007 05:13:27 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/#comment-7171 @ runner It's interesting that Nike+ just doesn't seem accurate for some people... lots of runners I know, myself included, find it extremely accurate. I've been so impressed by the Nike+ performance, in fact, I'm almost convinced there might just be something wrong with the Nike+ sensors (the accelerometer?) of those experiencing inaccuracy... but that's just a hunch. I think though I would disagree whole-heartedly with the rumors that Nike+ is not as accurate for women. I've met a few members of the Apple team that created the Nike+ and associated software. One in particular, a woman, told me about the countless (probably hundreds of) hours she spent running and walking around Infinite Loop to get the algorithm perfect. @ runner
It’s interesting that Nike+ just doesn’t seem accurate for some people… lots of runners I know, myself included, find it extremely accurate. I’ve been so impressed by the Nike+ performance, in fact, I’m almost convinced there might just be something wrong with the Nike+ sensors (the accelerometer?) of those experiencing inaccuracy… but that’s just a hunch.

I think though I would disagree whole-heartedly with the rumors that Nike+ is not as accurate for women. I’ve met a few members of the Apple team that created the Nike+ and associated software. One in particular, a woman, told me about the countless (probably hundreds of) hours she spent running and walking around Infinite Loop to get the algorithm perfect.

]]> By: runner http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/comment-page-1/#comment-6750 runner Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:23:36 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/#comment-6750 I've calibrated the sensor several times and have not found it to be accurate at all. I think that if you were running the same route each time then it would be accurate. The problem is that I'm training for long-distance races so my routes and speed vary considerably. If I run at the pace I calibrated the sensor at, it's accurate. If I run slower or faster it's as much at 10% off. As a result, I've stopped using it. I've also heard that this type of technology doesn't work as well for women because our running gait is slightly different because of our wider hips. Is there any validity to this? I’ve calibrated the sensor several times and have not found it to be accurate at all. I think that if you were running the same route each time then it would be accurate. The problem is that I’m training for long-distance races so my routes and speed vary considerably. If I run at the pace I calibrated the sensor at, it’s accurate. If I run slower or faster it’s as much at 10% off. As a result, I’ve stopped using it.

I’ve also heard that this type of technology doesn’t work as well for women because our running gait is slightly different because of our wider hips. Is there any validity to this?

]]> By: flib juckson http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/comment-page-1/#comment-5293 flib juckson Thu, 24 May 2007 21:54:09 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/#comment-5293 the only ipod that i'd run with would be a 2nd gen shuffle. otherwise, plastic meets pavement..not cool the only ipod that i’d run with would be a 2nd gen shuffle. otherwise, plastic meets pavement..not cool

]]> By: Chris http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/comment-page-1/#comment-5216 Chris Wed, 23 May 2007 23:56:41 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/#comment-5216 Great article, Tyler! You're right, this is a very exciting product and it's still in its infancy. There's a lot more to come. I linked to your article from my blog at RUNNER+ http://www.runnerplus.com/blog/2007/05/nike-ipod-celebrates-one-year-together.asp -- please check it out. I'd love to have you involved with our beta program. Great article, Tyler! You’re right, this is a very exciting product and it’s still in its infancy. There’s a lot more to come. I linked to your article from my blog at RUNNER+ http://www.runnerplus.com/blog/2007/05/nike-ipod-celebrates-one-year-together.asp — please check it out. I’d love to have you involved with our beta program.

]]> By: newswede http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/comment-page-1/#comment-5187 newswede Wed, 23 May 2007 17:56:17 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/#comment-5187 Thanks for the reply Tyler. Yes, I know about the issues but was willing to try anyway. To be honest I don't really run but I walk a LOT. I thought it would be good as a visual guide as to how much. Plus, I keep a pretty good pace. I do think the 5th gen iPods are a bit more fragile than the older ones. I just sold my 3rd gen which I had since 2003. I put that thing through a real workout and never had a problem. It was used for music and a massive amout of file sharing between my office & home (big movie and photoshop files). I couldn't have been more pleased. Hopefully I get the same life out of this one. Thanks for the reply Tyler.
Yes, I know about the issues but was willing to try anyway. To be honest I don’t really run but I walk a LOT. I thought it would be good as a visual guide as to how much. Plus, I keep a pretty good pace.

I do think the 5th gen iPods are a bit more fragile than the older ones. I just sold my 3rd gen which I had since 2003. I put that thing through a real workout and never had a problem. It was used for music and a massive amout of file sharing between my office & home (big movie and photoshop files). I couldn’t have been more pleased. Hopefully I get the same life out of this one.

]]> By: Wally http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/comment-page-1/#comment-5185 Wally Wed, 23 May 2007 17:45:29 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/#comment-5185 Interesting article. I have been using the Nike+ for a month and think it is great. The Sportsuit Relay by Marware is a very good case for the sensor and ipod. Also, there is a new website in beta right now called runnerplus.com that is adding a ton of features not on the nikeplus site. Interesting article. I have been using the Nike+ for a month and think it is great. The Sportsuit Relay by Marware is a very good case for the sensor and ipod. Also, there is a new website in beta right now called runnerplus.com that is adding a ton of features not on the nikeplus site.

]]> By: Tyler Hawkins http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/comment-page-1/#comment-5184 Tyler Hawkins Wed, 23 May 2007 17:34:10 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/#comment-5184 @Adam No problem, the Marware pouch is really nice - and cheap too. @Newswede I really think you'd regret running with your iPod 5G eventually. Of the people I know who have run with their hard drive based iPods many have had their iPod die on them prematurely. Sometimes the iPod dies from being dropped but very often the HD just dies mysteriously. After-all, it's pretty tough on a HD to search for data while being swung around every which way. @Adam
No problem, the Marware pouch is really nice – and cheap too.

@Newswede
I really think you’d regret running with your iPod 5G eventually. Of the people I know who have run with their hard drive based iPods many have had their iPod die on them prematurely. Sometimes the iPod dies from being dropped but very often the HD just dies mysteriously. After-all, it’s pretty tough on a HD to search for data while being swung around every which way.

]]> By: Adam Carmody http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/comment-page-1/#comment-5178 Adam Carmody Wed, 23 May 2007 16:35:29 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/#comment-5178 Whoops, I didn't notice that you'd mentioned Marware in the post, sorry Tyler :) Whoops, I didn’t notice that you’d mentioned Marware in the post, sorry Tyler :)

]]> By: newswede http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/comment-page-1/#comment-5174 newswede Wed, 23 May 2007 16:17:27 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/#comment-5174 I still can't believe that nobody has made a hack to use this item with a 5G video iPod. I'd buy one in a second! If anyone hears of one PLEASE let me know! I still can’t believe that nobody has made a hack to use this item with a 5G video iPod. I’d buy one in a second!

If anyone hears of one PLEASE let me know!

]]> By: Adam Carmody http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/comment-page-1/#comment-5169 Adam Carmody Wed, 23 May 2007 15:36:51 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/#comment-5169 If you're not into Nike I've found that <a href="http://www.marware.com/Sportsuit-Sensor-for-Gen-2-iPod-nano" rel="nofollow"> Marware</a> makes a nice product that will let you use the sensor with any pair of running shoes. If you’re not into Nike I’ve found that Marware makes a nice product that will let you use the sensor with any pair of running shoes.

]]> By: Darren http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/comment-page-1/#comment-5165 Darren Wed, 23 May 2007 15:19:04 +0000 http://macapper.com/2007/05/23/nike-ipod-a-year-in-review/#comment-5165 Thanks for the quality information. As an avid runner, I have been wanting to get this kit for a while. After reading this detailed post, you sold me. I am going to get one this weekend. I have not had the problems with the Nike sneakers however, I guess I am fortunate to have common "feet" specs. Darren Thanks for the quality information. As an avid runner, I have been wanting to get this kit for a while. After reading this detailed post, you sold me. I am going to get one this weekend. I have not had the problems with the Nike sneakers however, I guess I am fortunate to have common “feet” specs.

Darren

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