Bean pouch rivals Nike+ trainers

A universal adaptor’s bean been launched to rival the Nike+ exercise kit, providing cheapskate runners with a more cost-effective option. Can't see the video? Download Flash Player from Adobe.com Bean Pod allows runners, walkers and speed steppers to use their Nike+ sensor on any other footwear, from mud-encrusted Hi-Tech …

[Richard S]

But Nike already canabalised their market

Yeah but Nike already canabalised their market with their Nike Running Show Wallet (http://tr.im/gJox) for £10 and doesn't require lacing, but simply slides onto the shoe. I recommend it with my Asics.

[Anonymous Coward]

lol

Why is John Lock doing the voiceover? And why is the music from the early 90s.

[james]

Old news!

These have been around for ages!

Besides the Nike + is rubbish, I have had three and had to take the all back as the screen kept breaking!

[Scott Mckenzie]

Welcome to 2007

These have been around for years... careful with the calibration though as moving the transmitter even a small amount where it is positioned on the shoe can wildly alter the distance it thinks it has travelled... quite depressing when your 6 mile run reports as just under 2!