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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Ulala on May 24, 2006, 03:15:08 pm

Title: (un?)holy alliance
Post by: Ulala on May 24, 2006, 03:15:08 pm
Quoted the highlights:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060523/ap_on_hi_te/nike_ipod;_ylt=Aimh5bQLWT8y0HkpB5Bvv22s0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3cjE0b2MwBHNlYwM3Mzg

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The two companies announced Tuesday they are jointly developing a wireless system so some Nike shoes embedded with a sensor can communicate with Apple's iPod Nano music player to track a runner's performance and help choreograph songs to the moment.

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Data on running time, distance, pace and calories burned would be stored on the iPod, which could then display the information on-screen or deliver it audibly through headphones.

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The iPod will also incorporate a new "Power Song" feature, so a user can instantly queue up a piece of music for extra motivation at the push of a button.

I'm curious who thinks it'll catch on?
Title: Re: (un?)holy alliance
Post by: Rictor on May 24, 2006, 03:17:23 pm
And some people why America is so hated.
Title: Re: (un?)holy alliance
Post by: Charismatic on May 24, 2006, 08:46:36 pm
Why are we hated?
Title: Re: (un?)holy alliance
Post by: Polpolion on May 24, 2006, 09:48:13 pm
I never really liked I-pods. I don't know why. Maby it's because it's made by Apple and/or maby it's because it uses AIFs. Or maby it's because IDIOTS LIKE NIKE ARE TAKING IT TO FAR!!!

*takes a breath

*sits back down

Sorry.
Title: Re: (un?)holy alliance
Post by: Dough with Fish on May 24, 2006, 09:49:50 pm
Oh, wow... This is the thing that people mock about technology, and it's actually going to HAPPEN? What the hell
Title: Re: (un?)holy alliance
Post by: Rictor on May 24, 2006, 10:05:08 pm
Why are we hated?

Because you're putting iPods in shoes. I don't know, it's kind of self-explanitory. I am exaggerating ever so slightly, but you can imagine how this looks; Germany gave the world Martin Luther and Bach, Greece gave the world mathematics, logic and Plato, India have the world Buddha, America have the world consumer electronics imbedded in footwear.

It's such an absurd thing for anyone to make, it sort of borders on sinful.

..alright, I'll stop now.
Title: Re: (un?)holy alliance
Post by: Grug on May 24, 2006, 10:10:53 pm
I like the idea actually. :nervous:

How awsome would it be to have "Eye of the tiger!" kick in just as you thought you were getting tired, and it helps push you over the last few k's. :D

Then "we are the champions" when you come to a stop. :lol:
Title: Re: (un?)holy alliance
Post by: Ulala on May 25, 2006, 01:19:56 am
Haha, well for the record, it's not an iPod in your shoe, but a wireless transmitter that will transmit to your iPod that you have to blow money on seperately.  :D
Title: Re: (un?)holy alliance
Post by: aldo_14 on May 25, 2006, 03:19:50 am
Why are we hated?

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Title: Re: (un?)holy alliance
Post by: achtung on May 25, 2006, 03:03:22 pm
Why are we hated?

Because you're putting iPods in shoes. I don't know, it's kind of self-explanitory. I am exaggerating ever so slightly, but you can imagine how this looks; Germany gave the world Martin Luther and Bach, Greece gave the world mathematics, logic and Plato, India have the world Buddha, America have the world consumer electronics imbedded in footwear.

It's such an absurd thing for anyone to make, it sort of borders on sinful.

..alright, I'll stop now.


What about the Japanese? :p
Title: Re: (un?)holy alliance
Post by: Kazan on May 25, 2006, 04:16:14 pm
Unholy Alliance? THOSE BASTARDS! they're stealing my campaign name :P

 :lol:
Title: Re: (un?)holy alliance
Post by: Fineus on May 25, 2006, 04:25:55 pm
Y'know I was thinking this thread was about your campaign as well Kazan :)
Title: Re: (un?)holy alliance
Post by: Ulala on May 25, 2006, 05:48:59 pm
My bad.  :p :o