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Screenshots for Upcoming Nike+ App for iPhone
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ah, ok thanks for the clarification. In that case, then yeah, I don't see why there's a real need for actual hardware for an iPhone version... and maybe there won't be and instead you pay a few bucks for the app?
the only other reason I could really see (aside from making money) for having it still in your shoe, is if you attach the phone to your arm, when your foot hits the ground, your body receives a jolt as your body hits the ground. Unless you're really toned (and even then, this may not matter) your skin will, for lack of a better term, jiggle a bit on your arm, and thus shake the iPhone a bit with each impact. Maybe this could be interpreted as multiple steps? Again, just throwing out an idea
Oh, I understand that you've got a child with a disability. I know many parents, including some in your same position. That is why I also recognize your position. But you're doing a disservice to society and to your children by reacting in such a way to something like this. If your kids would benefit from anything it would be strength and the ability to overlook flaws in favor of the whole. A familiarity with disability, though, doesn't make this issue any more relevant to the world. It saddens me that society has lost so much of its ability to make fun of itself, wallowing in fear of self-serving lawsuits.
Disclaimer: I don't even like Nike.
This is an extremely common problem. There are websites devoted to advertising campaign screw-ups like this. Coca-Cola, for example, slips up like this rather frequently, especially in international advertising. Executives do not personally approve every advertising campaign in environments like this (with exceptions such as, I imagine, Apple Inc.) and all it takes is a few people who aren't familiar with an unusual element of society. Apple is, after all, the computer that introduced a certain gal who became a legend among the pot smoking community. It wasn't what they intended.
Being big means less attention to specific advertising methods, not more...
It is if its weight is enough to pull your pants down. Hehe...
But that problem can be solved by wearing different pants.
I exercise with my iPhone.
That's amazing, congrats!!
Why are you so concerned with the corporate image of Nike that you feel you need to make a statement like that? Do you work for Nike??
Geez, talk about over-reacting. And who are you to lecture the parent of a disabled child about being overly sensitive to an ad that makes fun of disabled people?? Get a grip, man. Go have a run and be glad you can run.
They could still offer the shoe chip for treadmill folks, but it would be nice to have the option of going without it, if the GPS was good enough to calculate speed.
The footprint would be a little large, but I'm wondering if anyone will come up with a solution for cyclists? The iphone would make a great display for a cyclist, if someone would come up with the sending unit for detecting what gear you are in, RPMs, etc. Again, only potential issue is size.... have never looked to see what my iPhone would look like mounted to my handlebars.
The footprint would be a little large, but I'm wondering if anyone will come up with a solution for cyclists? The iphone would make a great display for a cyclist, if someone would come up with the sending unit for detecting what gear you are in, RPMs, etc. Again, only potential issue is size.... have never looked to see what my iPhone would look like mounted to my handlebars.
I'm hoping that the new refresh of the iPod Nano will be smaller, full touch screen that will be able to carry this app. Or maybe Apple will come out with an iPod Sport that will be a little larger than the nano, have full touch screen, be water resistant, and either have an accelerometer built in or GPS built in. I really hope that there will be a heart rate monitor someday as well.
I've seen the current armbands for the iPhone and iPod touch, and it looks like they would be cumbersome to run with. I can't imagine running around with an iPhone strapped to my arm screaming out, "Someone please mug this person, they have an iPhone"
I've seen the current armbands for the iPhone and iPod touch, and it looks like they would be cumbersome to run with. I can't imagine running around with an iPhone strapped to my arm screaming out, "Someone please mug this person, they have an iPhone"
I like the Nike+ system, I use the Nike+ Sportband as I like to run light and don't like running with headphones. I use the sensor on my Asics with the Marware Sportsuit pouch as I prefer Asics to Nike shoes.
I can't see myself wanting to run with a bulky iphone.
I just want them to update the Nike+ Sportband utility to a universal binary!
I can't see myself wanting to run with a bulky iphone.
I just want them to update the Nike+ Sportband utility to a universal binary!
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What I'd wish for is a sensor that uses Bluetooth to talk to the Nike software installs on my iPhone. That way, no receiver attached to the phone, but you still get the accuracy of the shoe-based sensor
scottybe said:
What I'd wish for is a sensor that uses Bluetooth to talk to the Nike software installs on my iPhone. That way, no receiver attached to the phone, but you still get the accuracy of the shoe-based sensor
Unless you plan on wearing your iPhone under your shoe, it's not going to be accurate. The accelerometer in nike+ works by calculating how much time your foot spends going up, on the ground, and pushing away. An accelerometer is not like a speedometer in a car, wearing the sensor anywhere on your body but on the bottom of the shoes would not work.
RunKeeper looks alright, but Nike+ provides the value of a huge userbase with a lot of miles already on their system. I currently run with Nike+ and an iPod nano, and I know a lot of people who would be overjoyed to have Nike+ integration on their iPhones.
I love my Nike+, but I don't think I would use it with an iPhone or a touch. The nano is perfect for running -- small, lightweight, and a display just big enough for what you need. Nobody wants a sweaty iPhone.
The GPS unit in my car is accurate to within a few feet, by "few" I mean probably off by 50 or so feet max. That's not bad for a car, especially when the dot can stay on the road in pre-loaded maps through a little software. But this is pathetic for tracking running. It also doesn't help out the 6 million original iPhone owners (hi!), so I hope they will still use some sort of sensor. I bought these darn shoes hoping that would be the case.
During my marathon training, I tried Nike+ and compared it to a run specific Garmin Forerunner. No match. The Garmin is way better (and fits on your wrist) in terms of accuracy and features. Cost is equal to a Nike+ and a Nano.
I also run with a Nano on shorter runs. No way I would run with my 3G iPhone. It's too big, heavy and would be vulnerable to sweat and sun damage (even in an arm band). I even tried a running belt that holds phones/mp3 players...too bulky even on a short 10k run. For the gym, yes, Nike+ would be fine.
Not only that, if you run for 2+ hours, it would kill your iPhone battery as it would have to be on + GPS for that whole time. I also just don't want to subject such an expensive phone to the rigors of running outdoors.
Point is the ad doesn't make fun of disabled people.
I respect his view and understand why he has it. But when a person posts a statement like that in a public discussion forum, they are opening it up to discussion. That's how forums work. My issue is with the problems brought about by views like this -- not disability specifically, but rather a fear of offending people -- and what it has done to our society.
But this isn't an important matter, though.
I won't detract further from this rather excellent topic.
These are definitely fake. 100% guaranteed.
Trust me, when I say these are fake. If there is anyone who knows that these are fake, it is me The real Nike+ app for iPhone / iPod touch looks way better then this does. These are garbage compared to the real deal.
Trust me, when I say these are fake. If there is anyone who knows that these are fake, it is me
The real Nike+ app for iPhone / iPod touch looks way better then this does. These are garbage compared to the real deal.
Trust me, when I say these are fake. If there is anyone who knows that these are fake, it is me
now why would we trust you?
Do some googling on the name "Ben Stahlhood". If you are a good detective, you will understand why to trust me. That is all I can say
Couple quick thoughts --
1. I hope they ditch the required dock connector and use bluetooth to talk with the shoe-accel. chip.
2. I know there have long been rumors of integration with gym cardio equipment, and I also hope that said integration uses bluetooth.
3. I hope they support HRM integration via bluetooth into the software as well (ideally including Polar and some of the other brands).
4. How about a cyclometer that ties in as well?
5. I'd love to be able to track my lifting the same way (especially to be able to see the data and graphs online at the same website).
5. Since this has turned into a wishlist for Santa, being able to track food consumption via the software would be a nice touch.
P.S. I used to track diet and exercise on a PocketPC several years ago and it was a fantastic system that kept me tied to the stack for a long time. I remember there were two products called PocketDietTracker and MySportTraining that were integrated fairly well. I'd love to replicate that on my iPhone with Nike+ but updated with HRM and GPS support without having to buy some of the dreadful devices out there now.
1. I hope they ditch the required dock connector and use bluetooth to talk with the shoe-accel. chip.
2. I know there have long been rumors of integration with gym cardio equipment, and I also hope that said integration uses bluetooth.
3. I hope they support HRM integration via bluetooth into the software as well (ideally including Polar and some of the other brands).
4. How about a cyclometer that ties in as well?
5. I'd love to be able to track my lifting the same way (especially to be able to see the data and graphs online at the same website).
5. Since this has turned into a wishlist for Santa, being able to track food consumption via the software would be a nice touch.
P.S. I used to track diet and exercise on a PocketPC several years ago and it was a fantastic system that kept me tied to the stack for a long time. I remember there were two products called PocketDietTracker and MySportTraining that were integrated fairly well. I'd love to replicate that on my iPhone with Nike+ but updated with HRM and GPS support without having to buy some of the dreadful devices out there now.
I just started running three weeks ago and I've been 'borrowing' my wife's iPod Nano to use Nike+ so I'd be really pleased if they make it compatible with the iPhone
Now I just need to find some headphones that don't pop out of my ears after every dozen paces!
Now I just need to find some headphones that don't pop out of my ears after every dozen paces!
Tracks Wiki?
What I would like to see is popular or recommended hiking/running tracks in various cities that you can bring up in the software and then follow. Say you go somewhere for a weekend, you can see recommended tracks on the map and goal times to challenge. Even a 'high score' system would be cool, to see what times elite athletes have done.
What I would like to see is popular or recommended hiking/running tracks in various cities that you can bring up in the software and then follow. Say you go somewhere for a weekend, you can see recommended tracks on the map and goal times to challenge. Even a 'high score' system would be cool, to see what times elite athletes have done.
Congrats. That is pretty awesome. I never really thought of how much of a motivation tool this could be.
didn't they make it for the nano because it was convenient? I don't really think I want to lug my phone around with me on a run.
i'm iffy about this....when it's your phone and your ipod and many other things all in one......you don't feel like running with it...at least i don't