Are there any runners that think this is a dumb Idea? I'm just amazed that anyone would think this is stupid/silly.
Yes, I am a runner; I run roughly 25-30 miles a week. I'll tell you why I think this is dumb. First: Pedometers are notoriously inaccurate on their distance measurements. and Calorie measuring devices just plain do not work, unless it is hooked up to a fairly complex computer Second: A good Pedometer is freaking expensive. I would like it to outlive the 400 miles, or the roughly 3 1/2 months that I wear a pair of shoes. And third: unless Nike comes out with a whole line of running shoes, this is a very limited product. Many runners overpronate at least somewhat, and if you do, you want to just basically steer clear of the Nike section, because they don't make shoes for overpronators (they claim they do, but ask any runner over 200 lbs).
Very cool! Who likes to have all those wires from I-Pods, Cell Phones, Dicatation Recorders etc., and also who likes having to carry, strap, hold, buckle-unbuckle straps for walkmen or CD players etc. to their belt, arm, waste, etc.. This kills two birds with one stone. For running or tennis or any other non-contact sport that does not require presision hearing and/or those who listen to their I-pods while riding the train to work or walking from here to there, these devices are excellent. So to all you naysayers, blow me!
Good points everett. Well maybe it's not a slam dunk but I still think it has potential.
Big dog, You still have to have a strap for your nano. and because of the added piece on the bottom, chances are that you are going to need to go out and get a totally new strap than the one you already have. Also, why the fuck would this be useful when you were playing tennis, or "riding the train to work"???? WTF?
why I think this is dumb Good points, especially the lack of support... at least i think that's what those big words meant. But i wouldn't go so far as to say "dumb". Especially without seeing or trying the product. I don't run as much as i used to, but i'm interested. Like i said, it seems like a cheaper alternative to GPS, and more fun than keeping pace with a pre-measured course and a stopwatch.
everett, I also wondered where he was going with that. Then I read his last sentence, and realized he was a fucking idiot.
WOW that's awesome, but just how hard is it to strap your ipod to your arm or hang it around your neck? You have to give it up to the marketing people who came up with this. A few years ago I came up with a hands free headset for cellphone's long before blutooth.....There was no intrest from motorolla,nokia,etc.......If anybody is intrested I still have a few left....
Also, why the fuck would this be useful when you were playing tennis If I ever see someone wearing headphones across the net from me, they're gonna get #$*#$ punished.
Great points, everett. It seemed to me from the release that they were planning on offering this option in many of their lines, but I'm not sure how broadly. Good call bringing up the durablity issue, though.
So it might be kind of useful... for the person not wearing the ipod
If you are having trouble finding a new ipod, look for the vending machine.
If you are having trouble finding a new ipod, look for the vending machine. "Excuse me, can i get $300 worth of quarters please?"
