TFS Review: Marware Sportsuit Sensor +
Posted October 13th, 2006 at 3:28 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: Gear & Apparel, Gadgets & Acces., Product Reviews, Special Features, TFS Reviews
Excited about the new Nike+iPod alliance - but unwilling to part with your favorite pair of non-Nike shoes? Fear not - because Marware has come to the rescue with their Sportsuit Sensor +
Product: Marware Sportsuit Sensor +
Price: $9.99
Rating: Excellent 8.55/10.0
Pros: Securely protects Nike+ iPod wireless sensor, durable, lightweight and inexpensive
Cons: Not waterproof
Overall: Marware’s Sportsuit Sensor + is a terrific adapter for runners who want the benefits of the new Nike+iPod Sport Kit, but don’t want to spend the extra cash on Nike+ Ready shoes. For only $9.99 it is an investment you won’t regret and we highly recommend it.
Performance - 9 - After using the Sportsuit Sensor + on several training runs and feeling quite confident in it’s performance, I decided to use it during a recent half-marathon. Once again - I was very impressed. Throughout the 13.1 miles I never had to adjust it, nor did it ever cause me any discomfort. As a matter of fact, it is so lightweight that I basically forgot I was even wearing it.
Design - 8.5 - The device has a Velcro strap that folds around your shoe laces for a secure fit. The Nike+ iPod wireless sensor fits perfectly inside the rubber pouch and is very secure. It can be taken on and off with ease; enabling runners to use it on multiple pairs of shoes. It is made from durable neoprene and rubber; strong enough for even the most competitive runners and fastest sprinters. The only flaw is that it’s not waterproof and therefore will be unable to fully protect the wireless sensor if you are running in the rain.
Editor’s note - The overall rating was calculated by weighting Performance as 70% and Design as 30%.
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Also check out our past articles about the Sportsuit Sensor +
Pictures from: [Marware]
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Tags: apple, gadgets, ipod, iPod accessories, marware, nano, nike, Nike+ipod, Nike + Ready shoes, product review, review, running, shoes, sport kit, sportsuit sensor +
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