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Re: Jogging with the N900
So I've been seriously contemplating an iTouch 4g for jogging.
Mainly because unlike most other freaking iPods, it has BT and Nike+! But it's a weird form of Nike+ in that it doesn't use a GPS (except iP4) or pedometer. It somehow makes use of the accelerometer.... I'm not sure how accurate this will be compared to using a GPS or pedometer. Plus it's a lot of dosh to spend on an iPod, just so I can have BT & log my runs etc. So I'm thinking maybe I should just make use of my N900. Has anyone actually used a recent iPod with Nike+? Is there a comparable set-up for N900? I know you could just use any GPS logger, but I want a polished experience etc. Any ideas/suggestions/experiences? **UPDATE** My bad, Nike+ has always made use of an accelerometer or GPS: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nike%2BiPod With the aid of the Nike+ GPS app, iTouch 4G & iPhone 4 need only the accelerometer* built into them. Unlike previous Nano's or Touch's, which need either an: accelerometer hooked-up to ones shoe that transmits to a receiver plugged into the iPod. OR accelerometer hooked-up to ones shoe that transmits to a receiver already built-in. Though it's still not clear how well this change works in practice, can't find anything on the net! I would've thought having the accelerometer in ones shoe (or using pouch) would be more accurate. *iPhone 4 makes use of it's accelerometer & GPS |
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Re: Jogging with the N900
When I jog with my N900 now I don't put it in my pocket; I bought a case that I can clip on to my waist band. That minimizes the jiggle and makes it more comfortable to run with.
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I run with mine for about a year, 3-4 days/week, for about 30-50 min/day. I keep it in a Caselogic pouch, secure the loop to my wrist, and run with it in hand. Sometimes I'll use a Motorokr S305 or SE HBH-IS800 BT headset. I've run in the rain a few times without issue. Works well enough for me.
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Slightly off topic here, but the "rattling" noise is the vibrate motor spinning as you shake it.
Remember, the vibrater is(in this case) a little motor with a semi-curcular weight on the shaft. As the motor spins, the weight ends up shaking the device as it's not balanced. It's not a problem to have it move as you shake the phone, and can be safely ignored. |
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Looked at numerous comparos/discussions etc, the HD2 may push ahead of the 4G, but that's a way off. I can always play with the N900 too & compare both for music/podcasts + jogging + run stats. Now looking for some decent stereo BT (maybe with mic) headphones. Have started with the Senn. range, don't really need noise cancellation so that prolly knocks-out some already :) MM 450 http://www.sennheiserusa.com/wireles...ortable_502891 MM 400 http://www.sennheiserusa.com/wireles...ortable_502888 MM 200 http://www.sennheiserusa.com/wireles...ortable_502413 MM 100 http://www.sennheiserusa.com/wireles...ortable_504113 PXC 310 BT http://www.sennheiserusa.com/bluetoo...dphones-502384 PX 210 BT http://www.sennheiserusa.com/bluetoo...dphones-502378 |
Re: Jogging with the N900
I have to say: So far android is the best choice if you... walking,running, jogging, biking and so forth. A great watch is even better. But way to expensive. Buy a cheap SE x10 or basic HTC. Don't use the n900 for training its almost useless.
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I want the touch also because i intend to re-purpose it as UR that interfaces with a controller device for a HA system I'm building soon.
Based loosely around this..... |
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