Nike SportsBand to debut in April

Reuben Lee | Mar 17, 2008

Looks like the rumors about Nike's upcoming SportsBand are true after all. According to German site Mac Life, that is. The wrist device, which looks pretty much like a digital watch, is designed to work similar to the Nike+iPod Sports Kit, sans the iPod player. In other words, runners who want to track their exercise routines can now do so even if they don't own an iPod. However, the SportsBand isn't intended to replace the Nike+iPod, as reported earlier, but as an alternative for users who prefer to run without listening to music.

In addition to time display, the SportsBand can also collect data on speed, distance elapsed time and calories for the runner. It comes with two buttons: One to start/stop the training regime, the other to toggle between different display modes. To use the SportsBand, users will have to purchase the Nike+ Sports Kit (29 euros; US$45.80) plus Nike+ running shoes (to fit the Nike+ Sports Kit), if they don't already own a pair.

The Nike SportsBand is expected in stores from April at a retail price of 59.95 euros (US$94.68). There is no mention on when it will come to Asia. But based on past product launches, users shouldn't have to wait too long to get hold of the SportsBand in the region.

Via Mac Life
Picture credit: Mac Life

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