Nano 6G - Nike+ Running Example - Vid 5 of 5

[CicoGarcia98]

So for the ipod nano 6G you dont need the sensor that connects to the bottom?

[JesseBAndersen]

@CicoGarcia98 Firmware update 1.2 enabled the Nike+ features WITHOUT the Nike+ sensor. You can still connect it for more accuracy, but it's not needed.

[mallorcasara1]

Any one had problem with the sensor not working when it asks you to walk around??

Have I missed something??

[rodrigobeatles]

great video!!

[JunkyardJeff]

Does this also function as a pedometer? and whats that white thing you have connected to the bottom of the ipod

[JesseBAndersen]

@JunkyardJeff It can work as a pedometer. The white thing at the bottom of the iPod is a Nike+ sensor. The Nike+ sensor is no longer required due to a firmware update.

[alegirtasz]

@JesseBAndersen You mean about 6th gen nano? Can all of them be updated? Please answer ASAP

[JesseBAndersen]

@alegirtasz This only relates to the Nano 6G. I'm not sure about other iPods.

[Azdian]

how does it calculate the destination ? does it work fine with treadmill ? just confused how could it know how much distance i walked?

[JesseBAndersen]

@Azdian the Nano 6G doesn't require the Nike+ sensor anymore. It works better when the user is consistent with his/her pace, so a treadmill would be fine. The Nano approximates each step when it moves up and down, with that then it gives you an estimate of the distance you have covered. It will not give you perfect distances, but estimations.

[LeoTheGummyBear]

Can you get a gps for this like the iphone has inbuilt?

[JesseBAndersen]

@LeoTheGummyBear No. A GPS would be neat to have in the small form factor of the Nano 6G. Maybe on the next version they will have something like that.

[mfid1234567]

Nike rules

[JesseBAndersen]

@mfid1234567 They have changed things so we don't need the Nike+ sensor, but I think it's more accurate with the sensor.

[dearriusbyrd]

Santino Marella

[JesseBAndersen]

@dearriusbyrd the wrestler?

[NigeriaHammad7]

so what is the difference if you do have the nike kit attached??

[NigeriaHammad7]

This just made me make up my mind!

[JesseBAndersen]

@NigeriaHammad7 You will be happy to know that the Nike+ sensor is no longer required on the iPod Nano 6G.  It's now an optional thing.

[NigeriaHammad7]

@JesseBAndersen so it can still track everything without me having the dongle or the sensor in my shoe???

[JesseBAndersen]

@NigeriaHammad7 Yep. Tracking walks is going to be more accurate than runs. For runs I would recommend the Nike+ sensor. Either way the stats are uploaded to Nike+ website and you can view graphs and details of your performance. It's nice to track a few of these things. Optionally it can also publish your results on Twitter and Facebook for bragging and showing off to your friends.

[staceyy1990]

how does it know the distance you have ran?

[JesseBAndersen]

@staceyy1990 We could go into a lot of tiny mathematical details. But... it's not a 100% accurate reading. It's more of an estimate. The new firmware version 1.2 doesn't require the Nike+ adapter, however on my own tests it looks like it's not as accurate.

[vincnet11]

This Dude looks kinda like jason from hung

[Ingamells17]

Thanks for this dude, got my shoes, my nano and sports kit comes tomorrow!

Hope yours was the graphite colour, as that's what I ordered.

[JesseBAndersen]

@Ingamells17 The Nano 6G is a neat little media player that can do quite a few things. Enjoy!

[Ingamells17]

@JesseBAndersen I have the Nike shoes that go with this, They aren't that expensive to be honest. (In the UK they are more so than US, Assuming that is where you are)

How do you find the Nike plus when running or exercising generally?

Do you only run with it?

Cheers!

[JesseBAndersen]

@Ingamells17 I don't have the Nano 6G anymore (had to sell it to help pay for a new laptop that I'm currently using). I think the Nike+ is cool when you set a distance the Nano 6G updates you on the distance you have traveled. It's kind of neat when you run faster when it begins to countdown the distance left in your workout. (1 KM left, 500M left, 100M left). For running it's great, for most other workouts it's really not essential.

[Ingamells17]

@JesseBAndersen Honestly, thank you big time for the info.

Mine has just come through the door, am charging and waiting anxiously for a run!!

The state of Trance podcast, are they free, Because I have to run to fast/trance/dance music.

[JesseBAndersen]

@Ingamells17 A State Of Trance Podcast is absolutely free. Just look it up through iTunes.

[shakingspasm]

Which Armin mix is that?

[JesseBAndersen]

@shakingspasm It's probably from a State of Trance Podcast.

[Darthsikk]

Does it still play music while you're using it for a heart monitor? I'm sorry to ask if you covered it, noisy house.

[JesseBAndersen]

@Darthsikk I never saw anything that had heart monitor in there. :) There is a band that you can get for that... but I'm not sure if it works with the Nano.

[janeypooxp]

your Nano 6G - Nike+ series was very informative and detailed! i was thinking about getting it for my dad and was confused with how it all worked. thank you for clearing up my confusion!

[JesseBAndersen]

@janeypooxp You are welcomed. FYI the blog has more details. Chao.

[joosegue]

1 calorie? yea right. i don't trust that calorie counting algorithm

[JesseBAndersen]

@joosegue Yep. None of those things will ever be spot on accurate. They can only give you estimations. I'm sure there are more accurate systems out right now.

[Lukmuss]

when you are running with the nano 6g the cable from the headphones don´t bother you???



[JesseBAndersen]

@Lukmuss I use a jacket when I run. Jackets with pockets help a lot. There's also armbands that help deal with the cables.

If you are doing sprints you probably shouldn't have earphones in... it can get messy.

[parkyunghee]

Nice and detailed review. Thank you!

Actually, I'm already using Nike Sportband. But I was considering to use iPod NANO to listen to music while I running.

Now I'm going to order my iPod NANO. :)

[hunnnmurillo]

awesome - but dose it work on a bike?

[JesseBAndersen]

@hunnnmurillo I don't think it will work on a bike...

[hunnnmurillo]

@hunnnmurillo aww i get like 5 miles on it everyday, dam lol