Nike+ Heart Rate Monitor Coming for Fifth-Generation iPod Nano?

AppleInsider notes that a newly-posted Nike + iPod User Guide (PDF) contains a reference to an as-yet unavailable heart rate monitor that will apparently only be compatible with the new fifth-generation iPod nano launched yesterday at Apple's "It's Only Rock and Roll" media event. The reference, found on Page 20 of the user guide, is part of a section entitled "Linking a Nike + iPod Compatible Remote or Heart Rate Monitor".
Nike + iPod compatible devices are sold separately from the Nike + iPod Sport Kit and the Nike + iPod Sensor.
You can use a compatible remote to control Nike + iPod wirelessly while you work out.
iPod nano (5th generation only) also supports Nike + iPod compatible heart rate monitors.
To link to a Nike+ compatible heart rate monitor (sold separately):
iPod nano (5th generation only): Connect your Nike + iPod receiver to your iPod nano, choose Nike + iPod > Settings > Heart Rate Monitor > Link, then follow the onscreen instructions.
Top Rated Comments
(View all)an iphone compatible hrm would be great........come on nike!!!!!!
+1 for the iPhone HRM…
But failing that it looks as if I will just have to get a new Nano as well. :D
I ❤ :apple:
Awwwww, don't we all ;)
Am I the only one misreading above? It looks to me like it might be something that could link to the iPhone if they update the app.
I don't think you're misreading anything. It says "Before using one of these devices for the first time, you must link it to your iPod nano receiver, iPhone 3GS or iPod touch." Since the 3GS has the Nike+ app built in, this makes a lot of sense.
I'd definitely use this. The Nike+ shoe chip is great, but I'm all for hooking up even more body sensors/monitors to give me more accurate feedback.
I don't think you're misreading anything. It says "Before using one of these devices for the first time, you must link it to your iPod nano receiver, iPhone 3GS or iPod touch." Since the 3GS has the Nike+ app built in, this makes a lot of sense.
Good catch!
Still leaning toward getting the new nano rather than upgrading from my iPhone 3G. Not sure I want to commit to AT&T for another 2 years if I don't have to.
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