You are here: silicon.com > Hardware > Storage

Storage

Apple plugs Nike-Nano hook-up

Is there nothing the iPod can't do?

Tags: ipod, nike, ipod nano

By Candace Lombardi

Published: 24 May 2006 08:20 GMT

Your Nikes can now talk to your iPod.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs and Nike CEO Mark Parker on Tuesday unveiled new products that connect the Nike+ Air Zoom Moire - a new running shoe outfitted with a sensor and receiver - with an iPod Nano to report running data in real time and track joggers' progress.

The Nike+iPod Sport Kit, which will be available through the Apple Store in about three months, is expected to cost $29.

According to a statement released by Apple: "Information on time, distance, calories burned and pace is stored on the iPod and displayed on the screen." This information is also reported via iPod users' headphones as they run.

Runners can program a particular workout into their iPod Nano using "The Nike+ Experience" software, available from 13 July. While running, a woman's voice will inform runners of their progress. When the workout is done and the iPod is synced with the runner's computer, progress is charted.

The announcement took place at a New York event with Lance Armstrong, the Tour de France bicycling champion, who is training for his first New York City Marathon.

Armstrong said in a statement: "If you can incorporate time, distance and calories burned together, and make it function for both the fitness runner and the high-level athlete, it will take working out to a whole other level."

Candace Lombardin writes for CNET News.com

  1. Zones
  2. Management
  3. Networks
  4. Software
  5. IT Services
  6. Hardware
  1. Verticals
  2. Public Sector
  3. Financial Services
  4. Retail & Leisure

Bethan Jones Can I use a netbook as my everyday work machine? Part II silicon.com sub editor reveals whether her netbook delivered

Seb Janacek Magic Mouse - Apple's best ever? Minority Report: After years of disappointment, one Mac lover has hope


  • Jobs
Business Analyst 2-3 years Investment Banking Front Middle Office

Based in the City you will get the opportunity for short infrequent trips to Chicago, New York and CEO, Directors and other highly impressive ...

Developer with iPhone SDK Expertise - New York

Our client is a mobile telecoms company based in New York. This is a 3 month Contract based in New York The individual will be responsible for ...

Systems Developer / Software Developer - ASP.Net / SQL - York

Key words: Systems Developer, Software Developer, ASP.Net, SQL, My client is currently seeking a Systems Developer due to the continuous growth in ...

Agenda Setters 2009
Welcome to the ninth annual Agenda Setters poll – silicon.com's list of the top 50 most influential individuals in the technology and IT industries, from techies and CIOs to entrepreneurs and business leaders. Find out more in our latest special report.





Quick Sitemap Links: