The CNET Asia uber cool alert sounded yesterday when we first heard of the new Nike/iPod alliance. Pairing a nano with a built-in pedometer in a Nike shoe may sound extravagant, but it's the sort of geek dream that will have us signing up with the nearest gym. Preferably one with lotsa treadmills situated in front of the ladies' section.
But Gizmodo just uncovered the fact that arch rival Microsoft had came up with it first. A solution that pairs a portable chest ECG with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone. Too bad it didn't take off. Then again, cool probably sits better in a shoe than a mess of wires across your chest.
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