Philips-Nike MP3Run review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: David Carnoy

Reviewed on: 10 December 2004

Tags: Philips Consumer Electronics, Philips-Nike MP3Run, France, presets, radio

We like:

Slick, weather-resistant design; Bluetooth speed/distance sensor accurately tracks how far and fast you've run; built-in rechargeable battery; FM radio; strobe light for night running

We don't like:

Expensive; Windows only; could play louder; so-so battery life; doesn't support DRM-protected WMA files; no memory-expansion option

You might also need:

AAA batteries

CNET UK judgement:

Though it has a couple of kinks, the MP3Run is a great tool for both serious and casual runners

Full review:

Recent collaborations by electronics giant Philips and sportswear giant Nike have resulted in a line of fitness-friendly MP3 players -- no surprise there. But the companies' latest effort, the MP3Run, stands out from the pack because the experience of using it is much like that of running on a treadmill -- except you're outside. While you're running, you can press a button to temporarily silence the music while a synthesized female voice tells you how far you've run and at what pace. Needless to say, that's a pretty nifty feature if you're a serious or casual runner who wants to gauge your performance. Continue Reading...