A universal adaptor’s bean been launched to rival the Nike+ exercise kit, providing cheapskate runners with a more cost-effective option.
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Bean Pod allows runners, walkers and speed steppers to use their Nike+ sensor on any other footwear, from mud-encrusted Hi-Tech …
Yeah but Nike already canabalised their market with their Nike Running Show Wallet (http://tr.im/gJox) for £10 and doesn't require lacing, but simply slides onto the shoe. I recommend it with my Asics.
These have been around for years... careful with the calibration though as moving the transmitter even a small amount where it is positioned on the shoe can wildly alter the distance it thinks it has travelled... quite depressing when your 6 mile run reports as just under 2!
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Bean pouch rivals Nike+ trainers
A universal adaptor’s bean been launched to rival the Nike+ exercise kit, providing cheapskate runners with a more cost-effective option. Can't see the video? Download Flash Player from Adobe.com Bean Pod allows runners, walkers and speed steppers to use their Nike+ sensor on any other footwear, from mud-encrusted Hi-Tech …
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Posted Tuesday 24th February 2009 15:57 GMT
Richard S
But Nike already canabalised their market #
Yeah but Nike already canabalised their market with their Nike Running Show Wallet (http://tr.im/gJox) for £10 and doesn't require lacing, but simply slides onto the shoe. I recommend it with my Asics.
Posted Wednesday 25th February 2009 00:45 GMT
Bracken Dawson
lol #
Why is John Lock doing the voiceover? And why is the music from the early 90s.
Posted Wednesday 25th February 2009 10:18 GMT
james
Old news! #
These have been around for ages!
Besides the Nike + is rubbish, I have had three and had to take the all back as the screen kept breaking!
Posted Wednesday 25th February 2009 13:52 GMT
Scott Mckenzie
Welcome to 2007 #
These have been around for years... careful with the calibration though as moving the transmitter even a small amount where it is positioned on the shoe can wildly alter the distance it thinks it has travelled... quite depressing when your 6 mile run reports as just under 2!
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