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May 23, 2006, 01:00 PM
 
Wow!!! Isn't Apple getting better everyday!?!? Whoo!

http://www.apple.com/ipod/nike/

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May 23, 2006, 01:08 PM
 
I don't get the excitement but ok.

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May 23, 2006, 01:13 PM
 
Now they need to make one that tracks how many pizza rolls you eat while downloading porn.

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May 23, 2006, 01:16 PM
 
Originally Posted by Socially Awkward Solo
I don't get the excitement but ok.

You see, anything that Apple release new. It's always an exictement for me. Gotta love Apple products.

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May 23, 2006, 01:17 PM
 
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May 23, 2006, 01:22 PM
 
I guess the Nike MP3 player that Creative made fell through. Apple can pickup seconds.
     
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May 23, 2006, 01:23 PM
 
So why does it only work with the Nano?

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May 23, 2006, 01:27 PM
 
Originally Posted by Socially Awkward Solo
So why does it only work with the Nano?
Eh? I thought you knew? It is possible because of small and thin? Would you prefer to carry Video Ipod while jugging,, i mean jogging? ()

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May 23, 2006, 01:37 PM
 
Probably because the iPod video has an actual hard drive.

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May 23, 2006, 02:15 PM
 
That's cool as hell. I really like the Stay in Sync part.

Apple and Nike are gonna sell a ton of those.
     
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May 23, 2006, 02:21 PM
 
i like this idea actually. i would consider buying one as ive been working out a lot lately. extra motivation. apple branded, at that.
     
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May 23, 2006, 02:24 PM
 
That looks like a pretty nice setup, actually.
     
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May 23, 2006, 02:25 PM
 
So it isn't even shipping yet?

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May 23, 2006, 02:29 PM
 
does the girl come with? thatd be my motivation
     
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May 23, 2006, 02:51 PM
 
That's cool. I used to run a lot and this would've been great. But now I'm lazy and I plan on avoiding running for the rest of my life.
     
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May 23, 2006, 03:20 PM
 
I don't get it. That said I really don't run, I use the eliptical at the gym. I should probably get a new pair of shoes and take up running or at least try. I really have kinda stopped losing weight.
     
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May 23, 2006, 03:25 PM
 
why not - in Central Park in NYC alone there are insane amunts of joggers with both Nikes and Nanos. Clever initiative, particularly from a crossover marketing standpoint (ie if Nike promotes this as well).
     
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May 23, 2006, 03:26 PM
 
Originally Posted by greenamp
That's cool as hell. I really like the Stay in Sync part.
It's very cool. I have a little GPS bike comp that tracks my ride. I connect it to my Mac after and it does the same....downloads my data, shows my progress, etc. Runners will like this I think.

     
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May 23, 2006, 03:35 PM
 
The Niketown site has a bit more info. The battery can't be replaced, but if you get 1200 hours of operation out of the sensor it seems ok.
http://niketown.nike.com/niketown/ca...esrc=nikeplus#

# The Nike+ sensor slips unobtrusively into a pocket under the sockliner.
# Automatically turns on and off, providing approximately 1200 hours of operation.
# Waterproof and virtually unbreakable.
# The iPod Nano tracks your progress, providing feedback on distance, time, pace and calories burned directly through the headphones.
# After your run, a performance summary appears on the Nano screen and can be heard through the headphones.
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May 23, 2006, 03:36 PM
 
http://www.nike.com/nikeplus/

It sounds like an awesome idea. Every runner wants to know their progress and many runners listen to their iPods while running, it just seems too obvious. And it's great how your iPod will tell you how you're doing without you having to fumble around with it while you're running.
     
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May 23, 2006, 03:50 PM
 
$29???

That's the cheapest iPod accessory ever.

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May 23, 2006, 03:52 PM
 
Originally Posted by ort888
$29???

That's the cheapest iPod accessory ever.
but the sensor will only fit in Nike+ shoes and the cheapest Nike+ shoe is 85 bucks (I think).
     
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May 23, 2006, 03:57 PM
 
and...

"The sensor’s battery is not replaceable. Battery life will vary considerably based on use and other factors."

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May 23, 2006, 03:57 PM
 
Be interesting to see how accurate the sensors are, and if they need calibrating to your individual gait.
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May 23, 2006, 03:58 PM
 
What about those of us with huge wide size 14 feet that need Newbalance shoes!?
     
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May 23, 2006, 03:58 PM
 
The shoes look pretty nice on their own.

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May 23, 2006, 03:58 PM
 
Originally Posted by dillerX
and...

"The sensor’s battery is not replaceable. Battery life will vary considerably based on use and other factors."

heh.
As I linked to above, the Nike site says "Automatically turns on and off, providing approximately 1200 hours of operation."
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May 23, 2006, 04:10 PM
 
that's pretty frickin' nifty!
     
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May 23, 2006, 04:52 PM
 
I like that, and the shoes are really nice. The package comes out in July.
I am definitely going to get them since I have been running lately. The wife and I do 5k runs about twice a month. They're fun, nothing serious, but this is just another excuse to replace the jogging shuffle with a 1gig nano and get a new pair of shoes
     
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May 23, 2006, 06:07 PM
 
Originally Posted by Albert Pujols
but the sensor will only fit in Nike+ shoes and the cheapest Nike+ shoe is 85 bucks (I think).

Yeah, I'm sure there's no way to put it under any other insole/tongue/crevace.
     
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May 23, 2006, 06:09 PM
 
You know, I'd much rather have seen an iMac update, that I would have bought at least.

Though, I suppose there isnt a higher clocked CPU out to justify an updated iMac yet is there?

I just want one so bad! But I wan't the latest and greatest Rev. B.
     
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May 23, 2006, 06:26 PM
 
Originally Posted by Albert Pujols
but the sensor will only fit in Nike+ shoes and the cheapest Nike+ shoe is 85 bucks (I think).
The other problem is that you can't freely choose your running shoes. You've got to pick a pair that fits to your feet (fit, cushioning, pronation etc.) For some people that might be a Nike, for most it isn't.

Polar makes a sensor that can be attached to any shoe, so why can't Apple?
     
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May 23, 2006, 06:32 PM
 
Originally Posted by TETENAL
The other problem is that you can't freely choose your running shoes. You've got to pick a pair that fits to your feet (fit, cushioning, pronation etc.) For some people that might be a Nike, for most it isn't.

Polar makes a sensor that can be attached to any shoe, so why can't Apple?
Because they are partnering with Nike. Nike was the one who started this whole project. Apple just got on board. And I think you can figure out why Nike only made it work in their shoes.
     
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May 23, 2006, 06:33 PM
 
Originally Posted by kmkkid
Yeah, I'm sure there's no way to put it under any other insole/tongue/crevace.
I doubt it would be very comfortable at all. You would end up having to cut out a crevace in the inside of your shoe to fit it under your footpad, since it seems the sensor isn't exactly wafer thin. Good luck with that.
     
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May 23, 2006, 06:34 PM
 
I'll stick with my Garmin Forerunner 201. Nike's don't fit me, and they wear out fast.
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May 23, 2006, 07:05 PM
 
Originally Posted by ::maroma::
I doubt it would be very comfortable at all. You would end up having to cut out a crevace in the inside of your shoe to fit it under your footpad, since it seems the sensor isn't exactly wafer thin. Good luck with that.

Would you really have to dig out a crevace? Come on, you're a mac user can't you be more creative than that? Seriously I think it would feel fine in the arch of my shoe or tied between the laces and tongue. However, I won't be buying this as I don't run. No need to run when I've always weighed about 130ish with an athletic build
     
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May 23, 2006, 07:16 PM
 
Originally Posted by kmkkid
Would you really have to dig out a crevace? Come on, you're a mac user can't you be more creative than that? Seriously I think it would feel fine in the arch of my shoe or tied between the laces and tongue. However, I won't be buying this as I don't run. No need to run when I've always weighed about 130ish with an athletic build
I am just going off of the diagram provided on Apple's site. The device fits into a crevace underneath the footpad of the shoe. I don't know how big the device is. I don't know if the device can function ecffectively anywhere else. If its just another pedometer type thing where you can clip it to your belt or something then I don't see why you couldn't use it with other shoes. That would make me wonder why Nike would even make special shoes for the device.

Edit: And damn, 130-ish? How tall are you? I'm like 5'11" and about 175-180. I'm pretty damn slim, not super athletic though.
     
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May 23, 2006, 07:18 PM
 
Originally Posted by kmkkid
Would you really have to dig out a crevace? Come on, you're a mac user can't you be more creative than that? Seriously I think it would feel fine in the arch of my shoe or tied between the laces and tongue. However, I won't be buying this as I don't run. No need to run when I've always weighed about 130ish with an athletic build
it's small, but I doubt it'll fit anywhere else on a shoe other than under the insole.
     
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May 23, 2006, 07:46 PM
 
Originally Posted by ::maroma::
I am just going off of the diagram provided on Apple's site. The device fits into a crevace underneath the footpad of the shoe. I don't know how big the device is. I don't know if the device can function ecffectively anywhere else. If its just another pedometer type thing where you can clip it to your belt or something then I don't see why you couldn't use it with other shoes. That would make me wonder why Nike would even make special shoes for the device.

Edit: And damn, 130-ish? How tall are you? I'm like 5'11" and about 175-180. I'm pretty damn slim, not super athletic though.
I'm 5'8, 180 is slim? since when?

The device prolly just measures the shocks, so theoretically if that's true you could put it almost anywhere on you.
     
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May 23, 2006, 07:55 PM
 
LA Gear missed a huge opportunity with this one!

     
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May 23, 2006, 08:39 PM
 
180 is sort of slim for 6'3", defo not 5'8"
     
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May 23, 2006, 08:47 PM
 
Originally Posted by Kerrigan
180 is sort of slim for 6'3", defo not 5'8"
Let's not get confused, I'm only 5'8" 130lbs. Let's not make people think I'M fat now
     
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May 23, 2006, 09:12 PM
 
I like the idea... could it be used for biking somehow? Do you think they have something for cyclists in the works?
     
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Originally Posted by funkboy
I like the idea... could it be used for biking somehow? Do you think they have something for cyclists in the works?
Ya, that's what I'm interested in too.
     
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May 24, 2006, 12:53 AM
 
Km are you one of those gay guys that tries to be under a size 30? I have a friend I recently hung out with that, he was calling himself fat when I felt like he looked too thin! Then again I'm 260 and 6 3, though my friend guessed me at only 200. I have a large build in general, I could probably never have a waist bellow 34.
     
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May 24, 2006, 08:45 AM
 
Well, if Nike had decent running shoes, I'd be excited
If, on the other hand, Asics were to offer similarly equipped shoes, I'd be sold immediately. (Well, I just bought new sneakers, but wth …)
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Originally Posted by funkboy
I like the idea... could it be used for biking somehow? Do you think they have something for cyclists in the works?
Just about everywhere, cycling with earphones/headphones is illegal. And for good reason, if you ask this cyclist.

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May 24, 2006, 12:17 PM
 
Originally Posted by kmkkid
I'm 5'8, 180 is slim? since when?
Hey I'm 5'11", not 5'8".

Besides, my grandma always tells me "you're so skinny! you should eat more!"
     
 
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