High-res photos of Apple's Nike+iPod Sport Kit
Apple Computer on Thursday began selling its new Nike+iPod wireless Sport Kit that allows Nike+ footwear to talk with an iPod nano, and we've got some photos of the $30 device.
The Nike+iPod Sport Kit packaging is very similar to that of Apple's iPod nano lanyard headphones. In fact, the dimensions of the two retail boxes are identical.
Upon picking up our kits, our attention was almost immediately drawn to the weight of the boxes. They are much heavier than expected, primarily because Apple splurged for semi-glossy color instruction manuals (which include instructions in five languages).
In addition to the manual, each kit includes an Apple warranty pamphlet, software license booklet, an in-shoe sensor and a wireless transmitter. Both the sensor and transmitter are incredibly small. In fact, the devices are so tiny that we're betting it'll only be a matter of time before someone offers up a blog posting explaining how a small dog ate their iPod sensor and ran a 5-minute mile.
We'll have much more on the Nike+iPod kit in the coming weeks. However, if you're looking to pick one up today, you can swing by most Apple, NikeWomen or Niketown retail store locations.
The kit
The shoes
The Nike+iPod Sport Kit packaging is very similar to that of Apple's iPod nano lanyard headphones. In fact, the dimensions of the two retail boxes are identical.
Upon picking up our kits, our attention was almost immediately drawn to the weight of the boxes. They are much heavier than expected, primarily because Apple splurged for semi-glossy color instruction manuals (which include instructions in five languages).
In addition to the manual, each kit includes an Apple warranty pamphlet, software license booklet, an in-shoe sensor and a wireless transmitter. Both the sensor and transmitter are incredibly small. In fact, the devices are so tiny that we're betting it'll only be a matter of time before someone offers up a blog posting explaining how a small dog ate their iPod sensor and ran a 5-minute mile.
We'll have much more on the Nike+iPod kit in the coming weeks. However, if you're looking to pick one up today, you can swing by most Apple, NikeWomen or Niketown retail store locations.
The kit
The shoes
Comments
Why can't Apple provide photos of their products like these on their own website? Apple's website stuff never looks as good as the products really do "in the flesh".
Originally posted by solsun
Interesting... When the new iPod nano with the rumored aluminum casing debuts in the next couple of months, they are going to have to re-print all the marketing materials and the product packaging... Unless of course, they still plan on keeping a white model.
2 + 2 =
Originally posted by West
It seems like you're getting a pretty good value for $30. I wouldn't have been surprised if they charged $75-$100 for the kit.
Since it only works if you have both a nano and a new pair of Nikes, it's a loss leader for both.
Originally posted by solsun
Can anyone confirm which Nike shoes are pictured? I thought that there was only one style so far, the Nike Moire which are black with red accents.
The Nike+ Turb OH+ for men in navy/grey/green. We've had em for a week and were just waiting on the sensor.
Check Footlocker.com
Best,
K
maaaaaaaaaaan those things are fugly
Originally posted by Kasper
The Nike+ Turb OH+ for men in navy/grey/green. We've had em for a week and were just waiting on the sensor.
Check Footlocker.com
Best,
K
Thanks, Footlocker has 25% off all shoes EXCEPT, you guessed it, Nike+ shoes.
Originally posted by solsun
Thanks, Footlocker has 25% of all shoes EXCEPT, you guessed it, Nike+ shoes.
Just go to the Nike or Nike+ website. There are about 6-8 different styles (some even in different colors) for men alone. Not sure how many there are for women.
Originally posted by eAi
Well, nicely photographed.
I especially love the gausian blur on the S/N that doesnt even come close to making it illegible...try a block pixelate then g-blur next time...or even maybe a good ole' black paintbrush...
Originally posted by Apparatus
Those shoes are hideous.
They are pretty typical looking for running shoes.
Originally posted by solsun
Thanks, Footlocker has 25% of all shoes EXCEPT, you guessed it, Nike+ shoes.
I think maybe you mean "25% off", not "of". Good illustration of why reading your post before hitting submit is a good idea. You made krankerz go to all that trouble for nothing.
...unless you really meant "of". In which case I'll just shut up now.
::Update::But in that case your post doesn't make sense. So I think you really meant "off".
Originally posted by meelash
I think maybe you mean "25% off", not "of". Good illustration of why reading your post before hitting submit is a good idea. You made krankerz go to all that trouble for nothing.
...unless you really meant "of". In which case I'll just shut up now.
::Update::But in that case your post doesn't make sense. So I think you really meant "off".
25% off is what I meant... And I do re-read my posts, I just missed that typo. Anyway, it's fixed now.