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Summary: Sexy design, but absolute piece of junk
Review: I bought this at Best Buy and took it back the same day. Headphone design stinks... you turn you head to the left and the left earphone pops out of your ear. Reception was terrible. I am right in the middle of Dallas/Fort Worth. Outdoors, I got only 3 stations without serious static. And what I wanted was not in that 3. I actually could not tune in my favorite station. Yes, nice sexy design... All I wanted was something to listen to at lunch time. I cannot imagine trying to get those headphones to stay on if I were working out. Ouch.. Hey Nike... PHILIPS was a bad choice!
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Summary: Great Radio for workouts
Review: If you are looking for a ( real ) small radio for workouts, the Philips portable radio is the right answer. Small ( half of the size of the Sony !), good reception and good sound. I love it !
The only missing feature is the skip back button for the 10 stored favorite station ( you can only move forward ).
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Summary: My second one...
Review: In the world of AM/FM portables, sometimes it's a "pick your poison" competition. Usually, only the most expensive ones will get more than 2 fuzzy stations. I've had expensive ones and I've had cheap ones, and I will say you get what you pay for. I'm on my second Nike psa radio. My first one worked well, however, as I was entering the elevator in my condo, it slipped from my hand and, in an almost laughable moment, it fell sideways through the crack between the elevator and floor. I heard it hit all 8 of the parking garage floors and imagine it's in pieces right now. I couldn't have done that if I tried. Anyways, I had the opportunity to replace it, either with the same model or with the competition. I tried an mp3 player with a tuner, but that was nothing more than marketing - it's a great mp3 player but I've yet to get a clear station. I want a radio for my walk to work, so it wound up being between the Nike and another, and I chose the Nike/Philips again. I have all 10 presets set, though I only like about 6 of them, so I'll probably reprogram it because you have to scroll through all of them to get back to any one of them. That's one of the downsides of this unit. The other is the headphones. Now I have two sets of useless Nike headphones that don't stay in my ears, no matter how hard I try. I'd feel bad selling them to somebody on eBay. Add $20 to the cost of this unit and pick up some new ones. The good side is that reception is good, it's small enough to fit in my jeans pocket, it's sturdy (just don't drop it 8 floors), and battery life is satistactory. By the way, I don't recall ever seeing the magnetic wire management system, even though some of the marketing material mentions it - that may only be included with the mp3 versions. I've heard this was a nice try, but not very useful anyways.
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Summary: Well thought out radio for ACTIVE people.
Review: Nike teamed with CE leader Phillips to design a this sports radio that works for people who actually use these when working out. Most other "sports" radios I have used were regular radios with splash resistance with a funky color added (Sony & Panasonic). Starting with the esthetics this is a great looking little radio and has received a few positive comments when I use it at the gym. But Nike is about performance, so let's talk performance. Starting with the radio: it's simple to use and very light weight, powered by one AAA battery. The display is small and doesn't offer a lot of contrast so it can be hard to see at times. Also there is no backlight for the display, which makes it difficult to use from dusk till dawn. The buttons are well positioned however they need a firm push. I assume this is to prevent accidental activation when you are walking, biking or running but they shouldn't require this much effort. You will be able to use 95% of the functions without reading the owners manual. Searching and storing stations are the only functions that may require you to have a look at the manual.
The radio fits in the palm of your hand and has a very solid metallic feel, which should translate into long term durability. The headphone jack is gold plated (nice touch) and requires a very firm push to plug it in to the radio. This is a good thing as the jack/radio interface is usually the weak point of any portable radio. This will not come apart accidentally. The jack also features a longer than normal protective covering also to provide long term resilience for active users. The cord for the headphones is a standard gauge for portable radios and I don't expect any difficulties based on what I have seen so far. Another great feature of this radio is that it is designed to be compatible with the NIKE SwitchBack shorts, which feature a small pocket on the back to hold this radio or their mp3 player. Thus the headphone cord is shorter than normal as the reach is shorter. This is an excellent combination that has no peer in the industry. If you run, walk or ride a bike and like to listen to the radio this is the most comfortable combination devised to date. Don't despair if you want this radio but don't have the shorts. You have two options that are provided with the radio. The first is an armband which holds unit and can be Velcroed around your arm or to the treadmill or your bike. The nylon and Velcro on the armband are the softest and way more comfortable than any others I have used. The second option is a short extension cord. The extension cord features the same quality (gold plated connectors, extra protection for the wire and firm engagement of the connectors) and provides a normal distance between headphones and radio.
The headphones themselves are non-adjustable which is a drawback as it limits overall comfort. The headphones go around the back of your neck rather than on top of your head which is a great idea but takes a bit of getting used to if you have never worn headphones this way before. Don't worry you'll be used to it after one workout. The other drawback is when you turn your head the opposite headphone tends to pop out of your ear. Again, not a huge deal but something that could be solved if the headphones were adjustable. The sound quality from the speakers is excellent and clear even while running. This little radio doesn't feature any gimmicks like bass boost or sound enhancements. It just delivers good quality sound. Reception is on par with other radios in this class and overall is better than average. Pros:
Cutting edge design
Sound quality
Designed for vigorous activity Cons:
Firm buttons
No backlight display
FM Only
Non adjustable headphones
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Summary: The best for exercising.
Review: On the contrary to some other reviewers, I've found this radio to have great reception (both outdoors and indoors) and fantastic battery life. I take it to the gym six days a week and have only had to replace the battery twice (in a month and a half of use). A triple-A battery lasting 20+ hrs? Wow. The size is the best part ... other armband radios (like Sony's) are quite large. If you don't have a 15 inch bicep, the yellow Sony will absolutely dwarf your arm. This Nike radio, however, is small and light - perfect for exercise. The volume and preset-change buttons are easy to find even when jogging along. I don't know really how anyone could complain about the headphones, I've found them to be EXCELLENT. If you turn your head violently fast 10x in a row, well yeah, they'll pop out ... but what in-ear headphone wouldn't amidst such thrashing? In normal cardio/lifting use, I hardly ever have to adjust them. I love the behind-the-head design - there's nothing smashing the top of your head and you can just forget you're wearing headphones. Additionally, runners will appreciate the short length of the headphone cord ... no annoyingly long dangling mess while strapped to your arm. Another good point worth mentioning is the volume. In my gym, there can be a lot of background noise, so I need a radio to block out that annoying step-aerobic music. This baby really does the trick. Never have to worry about being able to hear your music. One of the better purchases I've made in the last few years. Makes me wonder how I ever worked out without it!
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Summary: Nike PSA nothing great
Review: Reception is good outdoors but horrible indoors.
Headphones [don't fit right]if you turn your head.
Being small and lightweight are the only things I found worthwhile.
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Summary: Best Sports Arm Band Radio on the Market
Review: Right now, the Nike PSA FM Portable Radio is far and away best in class in the sports radio segment. It easily defeats its primary competition from Sony and Panasonic. Previously, I've owned the Sony SRF-M80V Portable S2 Sports AM/FM/TV Radio, the Panasonic RFSW200 Shockwave Metal AM/FM Arm Band Radio, the Sony SRF-M78 Portable Sports AM/FM Radio and the Sony SRF88 Sports Walkman AM/FM Stereo Arm Band Radio. In terms of size, especially versus the bulkier Sony SRF-M80V, the Nike PSA is by far the smallest. Nike's arm band is more comfortable and flexible than Sony's or Panasonic's versions. The Nike PSA boasts volume and station controls that are simple to use even while on the fly, which was my biggest slam against the Sony SRF-M80V. My only complaint is that the Nike PSA's buttons sometimes seem slightly too hard to depress, but this is a minor inconvenience compared to the flawed buttons and dials on Sony's and Panasonic's models. The sound quality and reception of the Nike PSA is perfectly fine at most locations in New York City, with the exception of elevator banks, building stairwells, etc. Nike's earphones are okay, but not as good as Sony's. In any event, I replaced mine with Bang & Olufsen's earphones, which are the best (and, unfortunately, the most expensive) earphones on the market. I've always been a big fan of both Nike and Sony. At least for the time being, the guys at Nike (with a strong assist from Philips) have "just done it."
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Summary: Not bad, but not good for the city dwellers.
Review: This Nike FM radio isn't bad. It's small, it's light, and it's pretty cool looking.
But, if you live in a city (like New York City in this case), the reception sucks.
The thing is this: it doesn't allow you to switch the receiption mode. Some walkman type devices let you switch between 'city' and 'normal'. This one doesn't, and it really could use it.
I commute from New Jersey to NYC and while the receiption is very good for 75 percent of the trip, when I close in on NYC, the static really kicks in. In NYC, it's horrible. I can't get some of the stations at all when on the island of Manhattan.
If you live in a city, beware of this FM tuner. Outside the cities, enjoy!
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Summary: Awesome Radio!
Review: This radio is really nice. It gets really good reception even in my old gym which was like a concrete square. The arm band is really nice to. The only thing that is bad about this is the headphones. They are absolutly horrible! They are uncomfortable and do not stay in your ears. If you get a good pari of headphones you will be very satisfied with this radio. It is really simple and can store up to 10 radio stations. It is also very durable (I have already dropped it a few times). It is also a good price for a Nike radio! I would recommend it!
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Summary: Just amazig...
Review: What to say, I purchased his radio unit about a week ago and I have to say that it's absolutely the best purchase in electronics I have ever done since the Shure SM-58 microphone! The others reviews reveal quite well what the pro's of this player are, I strongly agree with all of them. About the flaws I would say that 1] The display, even not having a strong contrast, presents a never-seen-before reflecting background that will let you read well even with poor light condition when in the right angle. 2] The only buttons that can be really hard to reach and push are the tuner up/down. No need to use them once you set the presets. 3] The headphones are not really confortable, they tend to "escape" when you turn your head but you can always wear them in the traditional way or wear a hat and this problem will be solved. The sound is good in my opinion. They perform better that the Sennheiser I bought for my CD player. I conclude saying that I'm not an athlete, but I truly love this radio. It's quality and style at the right price. This product made me consider seriously to go testing the psa[cd12, even if I promised myself to quit with cd/mp3 players after a bloody experience with a Samsung player. Long life ...check their products before buying any portable audio!
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