Nike+ Sportband 2.0

About a year ago I went out and purchased the Nike+ Sportband from the Nike Bird store which I will be use as an aid in improving my runs . Nike + Sportband enable runners to keep track of their run similar to to the Nike+ Ipod system. Statistical feedback such as calorie burned, running pace, running distance will be recorded into device. The Sportband consists of two parts: a rubber holding strap which is worn around the wrist, and the receiver which resembles a USB disk. The receiver displays information comparable to that of the iPod kit on the built-in display. The receiver can then be plugged straight into a USB port and the software will upload the run information automatically to the Nike+ website. On top of that it doubles up as a kick ass wrist sports watch.

Unfortunately about two months later I returned back to the Nike Bird Store as i realize that the screen had gotten misty and some of the display had also began disappearing, apparently from the sweat i generated from running, it  seems as if  the Nike+SportsBand didn’t like to get wet. No sweat, no washing of your hands. The staff at Nike exchange the my faulty sportsband for a new piece.  About a month later, I returned again with the same problem and it got replace as well. It soon began a Monthly routine for me to head down to the Nike Bird Store to exchange for a newer pair due to the faulty screen problem. Eventually, i got fed up with it as i soon encounter more problems such as the inability to see the SportsBand Screen at night and that the screen casing had broken off after i accidentally drop it while running.

Summary Of Fault with the Nike SportsBand

1. Device Isn’t waterproof
2. Screen is not visible in the night
3. Device is not that durable

This Year Nike had launch Sportband 2.0 with a white background to enhance visibility and a welded seal to improve water resistance.

Here is some more info on the 2.0 version:

1. Improved screen with a white background for better visibility
2. A welded seal for water resistance
3. Available in grey with an interior pink band, anthracite (dark grey) with a yellow interior band, and black with a red interior band

With Improvement made base on their original SportBand Nike it is now shock absorbent, water resistant design and with a more sharply defined screen, it will provide a more accurate reading of your vital running stats.

Nike Sportsband 2.0 Pink

The new Nike+ Sporband will come out in August and I’ve decided to give it another go. Mainly because it enable me to keep  track my runs and I am still in need of a good sports watch..lol. And with the newly release color I’m sure everyone can guess which color I’m getting. Yellowcard rocks (: