This is the athletic equivalent of a Stepford Wife. People, just go out and have fun. Sheesh.
This thing is Fun. Having had to run with the army for the last 16 years, I'm sick of doing it everyday. Then the Nike+ came along and the updates to your distance, the time and how many calories all made running more fun.
I like hearing someone come on once in a great while, believe me after 16 years it's not that often, congratulate me on a distance run or time I'd never done before. I used the Nike+ system to help run over 500k in Baghdad this last year, motivated by the renewed fun factor it brought to my runs.
So while it might not seem fun to you, this device does make it more fun for me. I would surely welcome new features, perhaps with the ability to shut stuff off in the preferences pane.
This thing is Fun. Having had to run with the army for the last 16 years, I'm sick of doing it everyday. Then the Nike+ came along and the updates to your distance, the time and how many calories all made running more fun.
I like hearing someone come on once in a great while, believe me after 16 years it's not that often, congratulate me on a distance run or time I'd never done before. I used the Nike+ system to help run over 500k in Baghdad this last year, motivated by the renewed fun factor it brough to my runs. I only wish
So while it might not seem fun to you, this device does make it more fun for me. I would surely welcome new features, perhaps with the ability to shut stuff off in the preferences pane.
So...you want them to be able to detect your heart rate through your feet?
If you want a heart rate monitor, and this is just a suggestion, GO AND BUY A HEART RATE MONITOR!!!
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Originally Posted by Xian Zhu Xuande
Apple consistently caters to the user--that's why so many of us are using their products. Almost everything in the OS is focused on the user. Almost everything on the iPhone is focused on the user. I never thought I would see this sort of accusation leveled against them. I'd sing a different tune if they delivered a Nike+ that forced you to listen to advertisements, but I just don't see that happening. Just another patent.
Have you tried using Genius yet? The only "benefit" I see of it is the quick-links to "similar songs to purchase" through iTunes. My MacPro spent more than two hours indexing/preparing tracks, and after half an hour of use, I disabled the entire "genius" system. Apple is digging deeper into a closed ecosystem, and customers are bearing the burden. For example, including a (not free in terms of chips, space, or energy profile) receiver into EVERY iPod Touch that will only be used by a handful of customers, and CAN only be used by a specific (co-branded) shoe. That's not "catering to the customer", that's putting the burden of an (arguably irrelevant, definitely not universally applicable) accessory into EVERY iPod Touch purchase.
The consumer will, of course, dictate how this plays out. Apple creates a fine product, and undoubtedly this device will sell well. I will not be purchasing one.
So...you want them to be able to detect your heart rate through your feet?
If you want a heart rate monitor, and this is just a suggestion, GO AND BUY A HEART RATE MONITOR!!!
One track mind. Even if it has to be a second bud, to me it makes the most sense to also support such a device when you're recording related athletic information.
Do you know of any heart rate devices that can record and feed data into OS X for long term tracking?
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receiver into EVERY iPod Touch that will only be used by a handful of customers, and CAN only be used by a specific (co-branded) shoe.
While not ideal, the little device can be attached to the shoe in a pouch and still work.
While not ideal, the little device can be attached to the shoe in a pouch and still work.
There are also 3rd-party solutions, too. I prefer Brooks for running and New Balance for cross training/walking. I found something like this at some store and it works well.
If they're going to be able to tell where I am and send me an ad, I hope there's a way they can tell me when a cute runner of the opposite sex is in my vicinity with like pace and distance capabilities, and give me an electronic heads up on that.
"hey, Zan... hunky Cal Tech grad in his early 30s who does mini marathons is on your Six at 300 meters and closing. Slow down, bend over and adjust your shoe on my mark... NOW!"
If they're going to be able to tell where I am and send me an ad, I hope there's a way they can tell me when a cute runner of the opposite sex is in my vicinity with like pace and distance capabilities, and give me an electronic heads up on that.
"hey, Zan... hunky Cal Tech grad in his early 30s who does mini marathons is on your Six at 300 meters and closing. Slow down, bend over and adjust your shoe on my mark... NOW!"
There's no potential creep factor there, none at all.
...For instance, training for a marathon is highly scientific. You don't just run everyday until you can eventually hit 26.2 miles at one time. But outside the science of it you have to take the runner into consideration. While nice an easy task, it's possible for a system to be automated. It can know when your HRM is dangerously high or know when you are getting worn out so it can change a song to a faster tempo or even audibly give you positive reinforcements to keep going another 50M like a trainer would you in other ways, Mickey from the movie Rocky "You're gonna eat lightnin' and you're gonna crap thunder!", just to get the best from your workout.
They could even make shirts whose fibers tighten and loosen to breath more or less depending on the outside temperatures compared to your temperature. They could get an estimate of your water and electrolyte loss through your skin. Since an armband is wrapped around your arm there is potential to get even more advanced ways to monitor your vitals to make sure you are not only healthy, but are getting the most from your workout...
I'm able to predict things at least one year in the past.
why hasn't anyone mentioned this: iPod touch with GPS!
i wonder if other apps would be allowed to access the Nike + iPod sensor w/GPS, like the Maps app; then i'd just clip the sensor to my iPod case or keychain and i'd have myself an... iPod touch with GPS!
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This is the athletic equivalent of a Stepford Wife.
This thing is Fun. Having had to run with the army for the last 16 years, I'm sick of doing it everyday. Then the Nike+ came along and the updates to your distance, the time and how many calories all made running more fun.
I like hearing someone come on once in a great while, believe me after 16 years it's not that often, congratulate me on a distance run or time I'd never done before. I used the Nike+ system to help run over 500k in Baghdad this last year, motivated by the renewed fun factor it brought to my runs.
So while it might not seem fun to you, this device does make it more fun for me. I would surely welcome new features, perhaps with the ability to shut stuff off in the preferences pane.
This thing is Fun. Having had to run with the army for the last 16 years, I'm sick of doing it everyday. Then the Nike+ came along and the updates to your distance, the time and how many calories all made running more fun.
I like hearing someone come on once in a great while, believe me after 16 years it's not that often, congratulate me on a distance run or time I'd never done before. I used the Nike+ system to help run over 500k in Baghdad this last year, motivated by the renewed fun factor it brough to my runs. I only wish
So while it might not seem fun to you, this device does make it more fun for me. I would surely welcome new features, perhaps with the ability to shut stuff off in the preferences pane.
Good points!
So...you want them to be able to detect your heart rate through your feet?
If you want a heart rate monitor, and this is just a suggestion, GO AND BUY A HEART RATE MONITOR!!!
Apple consistently caters to the user--that's why so many of us are using their products. Almost everything in the OS is focused on the user. Almost everything on the iPhone is focused on the user. I never thought I would see this sort of accusation leveled against them. I'd sing a different tune if they delivered a Nike+ that forced you to listen to advertisements, but I just don't see that happening. Just another patent.
Have you tried using Genius yet? The only "benefit" I see of it is the quick-links to "similar songs to purchase" through iTunes. My MacPro spent more than two hours indexing/preparing tracks, and after half an hour of use, I disabled the entire "genius" system. Apple is digging deeper into a closed ecosystem, and customers are bearing the burden. For example, including a (not free in terms of chips, space, or energy profile) receiver into EVERY iPod Touch that will only be used by a handful of customers, and CAN only be used by a specific (co-branded) shoe. That's not "catering to the customer", that's putting the burden of an (arguably irrelevant, definitely not universally applicable) accessory into EVERY iPod Touch purchase.
The consumer will, of course, dictate how this plays out. Apple creates a fine product, and undoubtedly this device will sell well. I will not be purchasing one.
So...you want them to be able to detect your heart rate through your feet?
If you want a heart rate monitor, and this is just a suggestion, GO AND BUY A HEART RATE MONITOR!!!
One track mind. Even if it has to be a second bud, to me it makes the most sense to also support such a device when you're recording related athletic information.
Do you know of any heart rate devices that can record and feed data into OS X for long term tracking?
receiver into EVERY iPod Touch that will only be used by a handful of customers, and CAN only be used by a specific (co-branded) shoe.
While not ideal, the little device can be attached to the shoe in a pouch and still work.
While not ideal, the little device can be attached to the shoe in a pouch and still work.
There are also 3rd-party solutions, too. I prefer Brooks for running and New Balance for cross training/walking. I found something like this at some store and it works well.
"hey, Zan... hunky Cal Tech grad in his early 30s who does mini marathons is on your Six at 300 meters and closing. Slow down, bend over and adjust your shoe on my mark... NOW!"
If they're going to be able to tell where I am and send me an ad, I hope there's a way they can tell me when a cute runner of the opposite sex is in my vicinity with like pace and distance capabilities, and give me an electronic heads up on that.
"hey, Zan... hunky Cal Tech grad in his early 30s who does mini marathons is on your Six at 300 meters and closing. Slow down, bend over and adjust your shoe on my mark... NOW!"
There's no potential creep factor there, none at all.
There's no potential creep factor there, none at all.
keep looking over your shoulder for the black helicopters.
...For instance, training for a marathon is highly scientific. You don't just run everyday until you can eventually hit 26.2 miles at one time. But outside the science of it you have to take the runner into consideration. While nice an easy task, it's possible for a system to be automated. It can know when your HRM is dangerously high or know when you are getting worn out so it can change a song to a faster tempo or even audibly give you positive reinforcements to keep going another 50M like a trainer would you in other ways, Mickey from the movie Rocky "You're gonna eat lightnin' and you're gonna crap thunder!", just to get the best from your workout.
They could even make shirts whose fibers tighten and loosen to breath more or less depending on the outside temperatures compared to your temperature. They could get an estimate of your water and electrolyte loss through your skin. Since an armband is wrapped around your arm there is potential to get even more advanced ways to monitor your vitals to make sure you are not only healthy, but are getting the most from your workout...
I'm able to predict things at least one year in the past.
i wonder if other apps would be allowed to access the Nike + iPod sensor w/GPS, like the Maps app; then i'd just clip the sensor to my iPod case or keychain and i'd have myself an... iPod touch with GPS!