Apple Nike+ Sport Armband for iPod nano 1G, 2G

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GJF76W
• Item model number: TJ549LL/A
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 19, 2008

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Made with lightweight Nike Pro Compression fabric, the Nike+ Sport Armband is cool, comfortable and washable. And the adjustable closure makes it easy to get a perfect fit.

iPod Compatibility
iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G

Product Description
The Nike+ Sport Armband stretches to securely fit your iPod nano with or without receiver and to protect it from sweat while you're training. Made with lightweight Nike Pro Compression fabric, the Nike+ Sport Armband is cool, comfortable and washable. And the adjustable closure makes it easy to get a perfect fit.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars fits well, even on my pudgy arms..., October 22, 2006

By	Shelley Shay (Denton, TX **(God Bless the USA!!)**) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I understand the frustration by some concerning the lack of a display function - but think about it - once you start moving, you do not need to look at the display - the audio tells you how far you're going. The nano itself is positioned on the outside of your arm - which means if there was a window for the display, you couldn't see it anyway.

I think the firmware in the Nike+ module needs to be updated so you get audio feedback on what menu you're pressing - so you can make adjustments while moving/running/crawling w/o having to pull the unit out of the case.

Nike has actually done a lot of research to come out w/ patented fabrics that wisk away moisture - the nano fits in there w/ the module like a glove. With this on my fat arm, I could barely feel the thing. I've tried other armbands and this is the most comfortable one I've ever used.

My less than perfect rating is for the hole for accessing the audio port needs to be a tad bigger or at least ribbed w/ a gasket or something. During movement, it can shift and the thin fabric can get between the earbud connector and the audio jack, slightly separating the two and causing yucky sound quality.

Also, it would be nice if there was an XXL model for folks w/ bigger arms. This one fits me fine, but if someone w/ arms like the Governator wants to use this - good luck to you.

I would also have appreciated some sort of channel for cord for the earbuds to follow. I may start wearding armband upside down so the earbuds can go up my sleeve naturally instead of awkwardly down, then back up. I was aware of the cord to the earbuds rubbing along my arm during my walk.

The inside of the armband has silkscreened washing instructions. The scrollwheel, select button and clickwheel work like a charm through the fabric. I see why most people would initially balk at the design - but I do believe the shortcomings are more w/ the software limitations - this lightweight armband is really well designed - it's durable, but you cannot even feel it when it's on.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Total Rip Off, February 28, 2007

By	E. Peck "JR Peck" (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The other negative reviews are correct. Too small, can't see screen, the fit is so tight it affects the wheel. I spent $30 dollars on a little strip of cloth that actually makes my nano and nike+ useless. If this was designed and made by some 3rd party it would make a little bit of sense, but as it is, I have no idea how they screwed this up so badly.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't work well for runners., February 18, 2007

By	Stephen J. Michael (Zionsivlle, Indiana USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I don't want to flame this device, but for me it doesn't work well at all. It is a very tight fit for the ipod, it makes it hard to get in and out.
Once in, it is almost impossible to use the ipod, the cover doesn't line up well and often causes you to do the wrong action. Using the dial is almost impossible.
The hole at the bottom for the speaker wire is not fitted correctly so it causes the wire to become disconnected easily.

In short don't buy this product.