Comments on: Nike+iPod Sport Kit hits the road

Nike and Apple Computer launched the Nike+iPod Sport Kit with a run from the Niketown store in Los Angeles.

[john55440]

Pedometers Already Do That...

Pedometers have been doing that kind of thing for many years. The simple New Lifestyles Digi-Walker pedometer I use reports steps, distance, and calories burned. Other models have more advanced functions.

[Flytrap]

Ah yes, but...

... does it play music while you are doing that? does it allow you to enter into virtual races with your peers? and finally is it cool? Just as I wouldn't be caught jogging without my $90 Nike shorts and $85 Gucci top, I wouldn't want to be seen jogging with "just a Pedometer" that does not do all that cool stuff the Nike and iPod do.

If you truely believe that the Pedometer is even a close comparison, then you are proberbly one of those that justify their use of anything but an iPod on the basis that you are getting more value for money with your current portable media player.

It aint about features or function. Its all about coolness and form... function can follow form in this instance.

[ballssalty]

Do you get a free toaster too?

I'm so sick of the freakin' iPod already! What about an iPod Fridge or shower curtain.

[DraconumPB]

Amen!

Just wait for the iPod Mini: Micro, a 250GB player the size of a thumbnail with such advanced DRM that it deletes your songs after listening to them.

[Jared Plank]

does it play music??

your pedometer, does it play music too??

[DraconumPB]

No but...

... I'd bet most pedometers are cheaper than equipment licensed by both Apple AND Nike, both companies known for having top of the line but ridiculously priced products.

[john55440]

does it play music??

>your pedometer, does it play music too??<

When I go walking in the local park reserve, my music is the singing birds and the sounds of trees and grasses blowing in the wind.

iPod users should try connecting to the real world sometime. :-)