Posts by pditty 9 publicly visible posts • joined 17 Aug 2011
I should say that it doesn't do any GPS etc.
It counts steps, counts calories and "nike fuel points".
Basically, it logs all movement / activity 24/7 and uploads it to the website. It visualizes how much of your daily physical activity goal you have achieved.
Also shows the time. Nice watch actually.
I got one when it firs came out in the US. I really like it, except that it sometimes comes loose (unclipped). I always noticed this, but always waited for the time that I *don't* notice it.
The odd thing is that it fits fine (I used the sizing guide), and it comes undone during mundane things like carrying food into the house. No problems when running etc though.
Mine died after 20 days. It won't charge, but boots up when plugged in. I went through the support links on the Nike website and received an auto reply that I'd hear back in 12 hours. After about ten days of no response, I started emailing Nike in the UK and US about 6 times or so. 3-4 days later, still nothing.
I posted on the Nike+ Facebook page asking why their new flagship toy broke right away during normal use, and I was being ignored by support.
Got an email 15 minutes later about my case. Funny that.
Anyway, still broken. I need to sent it in.
I sold a top of the range 700 pound one to a parent because her 11 year old daughter demanded it.
I gave the mother ample chances to back out, and asked her if she was sure she wanted a child carrying something like that to school etc.
She is a bad parent, and she is going to reap what she has sewn.
You can make all the arguments in the world about how electronic nannies (ABS, traction control, stability control etc) aren't necessary and people should drive better...
And people *should* drive better, but those nannies save lives. Absolutely 100% no doubt about it.
They also prevent injuries and crashes that would result in higher costs of health care and insurance. So much so that they're being mandated by law in the US.
What's stupid is trying to drive a car in limp mode, putting yourself and others selfishly in danger because you're too cheap to get a tow truck.
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