Nike+iPod Won't Work with iPhone

[Flowbee]

The 3G doesn't have the proper HARDWARE to recieve the signals from the Nike+ shoe insert. It's nothing to do with software.

The Nike+iPod kit comes with 2 pieces: a transmitter (for the shoe) and a receiver that plugs into the iPod nano's dock connector. I think what people would like to do is plug that receiver into their iPhone 3G and use the system the same way it is used with the iPod nano.

 

[sonofasailor]

iPhone 3G Coulda' been a contender...

You know, I agree completely. A music player with a touch screen is very awkward when you just want to switch songs or something. The only good side is the volume buttons. The Click Wheel does it right. The iPhone is perfect for everything else, but I just think that music players need dedicated physical buttons.

Skippy, I'll agree the click wheel is better when you are running and want to find a specific song, or change playlists, etc., but don't forget the iPhone has capabilities on the earphone to pause, fast forward, stop, or answer the phone. You can't do much more than that with a click wheel unless you are holding it steady, and/or stop running. And yes, the Nano is easier to run with due to the compact size and weight, etc.
This forum is more about Nike and Apple not making the Nike+ work with the 3G. To say I am sad, disappointed, frustrated, and angry is an understatement. I have over 1000 miles on my Nano with the Nike + and use a Garmin now, too. Yeah, okay, it is "built in" the 3Gs, but why not create a way to make the darn dongle work with the 3G and create an app that you can easily sell for it all to work? I run long routes in remote and urban areas and it can save lives to have millions of runners have a phone with them instead of just a Nano or iTouch. I don't believe any of the B.S that it would "interfere" with signals, etc. Make it work Apple & Nike, or lose business in the future.