I want to buy a new ipod for running?

Question

im thinking about geting a new ipod. my old video broke and want turn on. i want one i can run with id like to get a ipod touch but not sure how it will do while running so a ipod nano looks better but the ipod touch is cooler will a Nike + iPod Sport Kit work with a touch and do they make a arm band or case that will attach to my belt/shorts while running

Answer 1

Nike has a band you can put on your arm for running!

Answer 2

I have an ipod touch and I absolutely LOVE it...for everything else than running. Although I have an armband for it, it's heavy to run with and I'm still always afraid of dropping it on the pavement and scratching / breaking it... (  I haven't yet though :]  )   Another thing is that when you want to change the song, its a lot more complicated than just pushing a button like on a regular ipod, since the touch is a touchscreen so you can't tell how to change the song without, well, looking at it. It can get pretty hard if you have to mess with your ipod every few minutes.

So for running, I would definitely suggest you get an ipod shuffle, but I would still recommend you get the ipod touch for everything else if you want. I'm buying some sort of cheap mp3 player without a screen (probably an ipod shuffle) for when I run, since you really don't need a screen for that. Ipod shuffles are also a lot lighter, of course. Hope I helped :]

Answer 3

get a nano

Answer 4

get a shuffle. its only $49 for a 1g which holds 500 songs. its so tiny and light that i dont even know i have it when i run. it also has a built in clip to go on your shorts

Answer 5

The Nano is smaller and better for running.

Answer 6

Just buy an Ipod nano. You don't want to buy an Ipod touch and break it. what a waste that would be! Ipod nano is lighter and it will still play the same tracks that your Ipod touch would play. the only thing cool about Ipod touch is well, touch. Ipod touch is heavier and will FALL off. Ipod nano won't do that.

Answer 7

DO NOT BUY THE TOUCH. The hard wear will become screwed up from running causing it not to work. The new nano is great, that is what i bought along with the Nike ipod kit. I wanted the touch as well, but i researched it and found that the constant motion will really mess it up. And yes they do have cases and bands to attach to your shorts, though they are not easy to find. Try eBay or amazon

Answer 8

Nano or Shuffle.

Answer 9

i had both.  and lemme tell u that the arm thingy was g*y and a hassel. nano was and is so much better while running. it proved to be cheaper and more effective because u don't even know its there while u run.  besides, i could do push up with it and bench presses while the itouch proved to be a pain.  lemme tell u... that thing is big and clumsy. and u r worried about not scraching it all the time. but yes, itouch is pretty cool. but useless when it comes to running.