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Old 04-04-2008, 01:29 AM   #1
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Default Now there's no excuse not to join our Nike+ challenges

Nike just announced the new Nike+ sport band which essentially eliminates the need to own an iPod to use the system. It's a flash drive that fits on a wrist band and has a digital readout while you're running that shows pace, distance and calories burned. After a run, you plug it into your usb @ home and it uploads to the Nike+ website just like the iPod does and you can participate in everything that us iPod owners participate in. I couldn't find the price, but I can guarantee it's a lot cheaper than an iPod. I'm guessing $50 for the kit (requires the same sensor the iPod does). I'm hoping Archaea and others will join us now.
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I'm hoping Archaea and others will join us now.
I don't know if Arch's Nike boycott extends to accessory items such as this, or if it only includes Nike running shoes.
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Heres a link to the front page on the nikeplus site.

http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/?l...tband#products
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I'm excited about this little gadget. One thing I hate about the system now is that I don't always want to run with music, but I have to bring along the Nano anyway. I also have a couple of mp3 players that I can put music from Rhapsody on, and run with different music everyday. I'll definitely be getting one of those.
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I'm excited about this little gadget. One thing I hate about the system now is that I don't always want to run with music, but I have to bring along the Nano anyway. I also have a couple of mp3 players that I can put music from Rhapsody on, and run with different music everyday. I'll definitely be getting one of those.
If it's cheap enough I may join you in that. There are times I'd rather not have my iPod with me. I still can't find the price anywhere, has anyone seen it?
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If it's cheap enough I may join you in that. There are times I'd rather not have my iPod with me. I still can't find the price anywhere, has anyone seen it?
It's using the USB Port that bothers me. And using Nike running shoes is an anathema to me. I might try it.
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It's using the USB Port that bothers me. And using Nike running shoes is an anathema to me. I might try it.

I don't wear nike running shoes either. I'm purely a Brooks man. Just pick up one of these things and you golden:


I included the assortment of colors just so you know that, yes, you can accessorize with your different running outfits.

USB-Phobic, eh. thats the first time that I've heard that one.
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I don't wear nike running shoes either. I'm purely a Brooks man. Just pick up one of these things and you golden:


I included the assortment of colors just so you know that, yes, you can accessorize with your different running outfits.

USB-Phobic, eh. thats the first time that I've heard that one.
Yes I agree, I have one for my shoes. Works great.
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Old 04-04-2008, 09:58 PM   #9
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I don't wear nike running shoes either. I'm purely a Brooks man. Just pick up one of these things and you golden:


I included the assortment of colors just so you know that, yes, you can accessorize with your different running outfits.

USB-Phobic, eh. thats the first time that I've heard that one.
I'm a Brooks guy too:

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I just use sticky velcro. One side on the sensor, one side on the tongue of the shoe, under the laces.
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