lol ive actually made an accelerometer very similar to the one pictured.

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

how about a n900/ecoach group on heiaheia ?

Hey thanks for the suggestion!
Have you used Nike+ on a recent iPod?
If so how does it compare IYO?

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.

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.

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.

Just going to get the itouch 4g 8GB, on-balance it's ahead of the ZuneHD for my intended uses.
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

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.

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.....