Recently, my Nike+ iPod died! I needed another way to track my miles. I was thinking about a Garmin Forerunner or the Nike+ Sportband. Since I love Nike products, and am on a broke college student budget, I went with the less expensive Nike+ Sportband (retails for $59).
It’s awesome so far. I jogged 4 miles around the track in the middle lane. The sportband measured a pretty darn accurate 1.06 miles! The next day, I went on a measured 7 mile run, and the sportband read 6.95 miles upon completion. That’s great accuracy out of the box without calibration.
I also like the simplistic design of the sportband. It’s functional, aesthetic, works as a watch, and does a great way of tracking my runs. A backlight would be nice so I could see the screen when it’s darker. As long as water doesn’t get into this screen or the battery doesn’t die suddenly, I think I’m good. I think these things have been fixed in this new version (2.0) of the sportband.
Here are some of the benefits/features of the sportband from the nikestore website:
- Tracks distance, pace, time and calories burned
- Memory captures and stores 30 hours worth of running data
- Removable Nike+ Link for quick connection to nikeplus.com
- Doubles as a watch with time display
- Enhanced display for increased readability, improved water resistance
- Automatic battery recharge when Nike+ Link is plugged into your computer
- Stainless steel popper closure holds band in place and offers an adjustable fit
- Durable polycarbonate case
- Pre-curved polyurethane band for lightweight comfort
- Includes Nike+ sensor to be placed in your Nike+ ready shoes
- One size