Nike Adds Amp+ Watch to iPod Line

By Geoff Duncan October 5, 2007

Nike Adds Amp+ Watch to iPod Line

Sports gear and apparel maker Nike has expanded out its line of iPod-compatible products with the new Amp+ Sport Remote Control. The wristband acts as a watch—you can actually tell time using the LED display—and works as a remote control in conjunction with the Nike+iPod Sport Kit, which includes an in-shoe sensor and a wireless receiver which works with either the original iPod nano or the new video-capable iPod nano.

The Amp+ watch can be worn alone, but when used in conjunction with the iPod Sport Kit, it offers instant voice feedback regarding the time, distance, calories, and pace of your workout. The watch also features raised remote buttons for easy control of the iPod and a dedicated left-side button that triggers a pre-configured “power song” to help you pick up the pace. The polyurethane strap can be cut to any size wrist, features a stainless steel buckle, and the watch is water resistant to 50 meters.

The Amp+ is available in a variety of color combinations (including a Halloween-friendly orange-and-green), and is available now for $79. The Nike+iPod Sport Kit runs $29…iPod nano not included.

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