Nike+ SportWatch GPS Is Powered by TomTom
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
No more need to run with an iPod. Nike has gone all GPS with Tom Tom with the Nike+ Sportwatch. You get GPS and the shoe sensor. Wait isn't that what Nike+ iPhone GPS does? Here is some info from Gizmodo:
It's a new year, which means new resolutions to get in shape. Let technology help you! Don't fight it! The Nike+ SportWatch, powered by TomTOM GPS, will bug you when you forget to run and encourage you when you do.
It's like your own personal trainer...on your wrist! The SportWatch GPS will bug you with run reminders when you haven't logged a run in five days, you'll get "attaboys" for achieving run records, and you can plug the watch directly into your computer to interface with nikeplus.com.
As for the hardware, the SportWatch's GPS works in combination with a shoe sensor to keep logging your location even when you're running in the city, and you can tap the display to illuminate the backlight or set a new lap.
This is so replacing my old Nike+ Sportband. Hopefully it will also be available in my favorite white/pink combo! Although I do have a few questions such as 1. Does it work with the Polar Heart Rate Monitor for Nike+?, 2. What sort of information is availble to view while you are running? 3. Does it come in White/Pink? 4. Can I get the Darth Vadar voice like I have on my TomTom for the car? oh and one more...5. Can someone at Nike over night me one so I can run the Disney World Marathon on Sunday with it? Pretty Please?
Read the press release after the jump
“Providing runners with accurate pace, distance and location information during and after their run gives them the information they need to better train and track their progress”
The Nike+ SportWatch GPS is designed for high-performance with an extremely clear and readable user interface that delivers the information necessary to the user while in-run. It adds personalization and motivational features to the running experience, including audible sounds, challenges, run reminders and more.
“The Nike+ SportWatch GPS is a game-changing product that furthers our commitment to provide all athletes with unparalleled motivation and the tools to get better,” said Stefan Olander, VP of Nike Digital Sport.
The Nike+ SportWatch GPS is scheduled to be at retail stores and online in the U.S. and the U.K. beginning April 1. Broader distribution is scheduled for July 1. The Nike+ SportWatch GPS will be previewed for consumers at Nikerunning.com and TomTom.com beginning today.
“It is part of TomTom Consumer’s strategy to move into the fast-growing sports and fitness market. This true partnership with Nike combines the strengths of two leading companies to deliver a game-changing product for runners,” said Corinne Vigreux, Managing Director, TomTom Consumer. TomTom is the world’s leading provider of location and navigation solutions.
On-Watch Experience
The Nike+ SportWatch GPS is designed to be simple and intuitive with only three buttons and a Tap Screen for navigation. During the run, the new Nike+ SportWatch GPS captures location information while showing runners their time, distance, pace, and calories burned on an easy-to-read screen featuring a customizable layout. Throughout the run, the GPS receiver works in tandem with the shoe-based Nike+ Sensor to deliver highly accurate pace and distance data.
On-watch features include:
* Tap Screen for setting laps and activating backlight
* Run History with data from past runs
* Personal Records including those imported from Nikeplus.com
* Quick Start with optional shoe-based Nike+ Sensor
* Heart Rate Monitor compatibility
Some of the unique motivating factors the Nike+ SportWatch GPS offer runners on-screen include:
* Recognition (or “Attaboys”) for personal records
* Run Reminders that appear after five days if a run has not been logged
* Post-run acknowledgement and encouragement
Post-Run Experience
The Nike+ SportWatch GPS plugs neatly into any USB port on a Mac or PC, then immediately launches the Nike+ Connect interface which automatically transfers information to www.nikeplus.com.
“With more than 150 million runs logged since its launch in 2006, Nikeplus.com captures the pulse of the running world everyday,” added Olander.
Nikeplus.com presents runners with the GPS mapping, total miles, pace and elevation data for their most recent run in a rich and engaging way that will be familiar to users of the popular Nike+ GPS iPhone application.
“Providing runners with accurate pace, distance and location information during and after their run gives them the information they need to better train and track their progress,” added Vigreux.
Data from each run is automatically applied to all current Nike+ Challenges, Nike+ Goals, and Nike+ Coach programs in which the runner is participating.
Additional Features at Nikeplus.com
Athletes who want to get the most out of their run and from the Nike+ SportWatch GPS will have access to a huge catalogue of run routes logged by Nike and published by other runners on streets and trails around the world.
Each run will be graphically mapped with the help of TomTom technology, and include route notes, elevation and length. Runners will also be able to find the perfect route by searching the catalogue by location, length, difficulty, and even landmarks.
Since the 2006 launch of Nike+ in partnership with Apple, a variety of Nike+ enabled devices have been introduced to help runners reach their full potential including the Nike+ iPod Sport Kit for iPod nano and iPod touch, the Nike+ SportBand, and the new Nike+ GPS App for use with the iPhone.
Pretty curious about this thing. Have to buy it soon. Hope this will be useful for me.
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Pickney Poston | Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 05:54 PM
I and my partner have fires in sports. We are really into it in spite of the busy schedule. This NIKE Sports Watches surely fit our lifestyle. Gonna have this very soon!
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