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(49 customer reviews) 30 of 33 people found the following review helpful
fits well, even on my pudgy arms...,
October 22, 2006 This review is from: Apple Nike+ Sport Armband for iPod nano 1G, 2G (Electronics)
I understand the frustration by some concerning the lack of a display function - but think about it - once you start moving, you do not need to look at the display - the audio tells you how far you're going. The nano itself is positioned on the outside of your arm - which means if there was a window for the display, you couldn't see it anyway.
I think the firmware in the Nike+ module needs to be updated so you get audio feedback on what menu you're pressing - so you can make adjustments while moving/running/crawling w/o having to pull the unit out of the case.
Nike has actually done a lot of research to come out w/ patented fabrics that wisk away moisture - the nano fits in there w/ the module like a glove. With this on my fat arm, I could barely feel the thing. I've tried other armbands and this is the most comfortable one I've ever used.
My less than perfect rating is for the hole for accessing the audio port needs to be a tad bigger or at least...Read more
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Doesn't work well for runners.,
February 18, 2007 Stephen J. Michael (Zionsivlle, Indiana USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Apple Nike+ Sport Armband for iPod nano 1G, 2G (Electronics)
I don't want to flame this device, but for me it doesn't work well at all. It is a very tight fit for the ipod, it makes it hard to get in and out.
Once in, it is almost impossible to use the ipod, the cover doesn't line up well and often causes you to do the wrong action. Using the dial is almost impossible.
The hole at the bottom for the speaker wire is not fitted correctly so it causes the wire to become disconnected easily.
In short don't buy this product.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
"Nike dropped the ball" DO NOT BUY!! Better options out there...,
February 3, 2007 Brandon Wilmarth "Brando" (OKC, OK USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Apple Nike+ Sport Armband for iPod nano 1G, 2G (Electronics)
Like many of you are thinking about, I bought this through a website (Apple). I bought it based on the name brand, partnerships, and design (I must admit, it is a very nice design - in theory) figuring, "Hey, Nike invented this additional sensor and must have figured out a way to fit into a nice little package...I'll spend $30." IT DOESN'T FIT CORRECTLY & YOU CANNOT SEE THE SCREEN. This armband is NOT FUNCTIONAL!
I even tried to make it work by fitting some tissue at the bottom to raise it to its "intended" position, but inevitably the tissue shifted during the run. I used the Nike+ armband a total of three times over a 10-mile period and IT CAUSED PROBLEMS DURING EACH RUN. First, I had trouble adjusting the volume. Second, I accidentally kept pausing my workout trying to play my "Power Song" (center button on Nano). Third, on my longest run, just today, I accidentally erased the workout trying to end the workout without taking the Nano out of its case (I still don't...Read more
