Bad Idea: Running with an iPod Behind Your Neck

Wed Oct 3, 2007 11:59PM EDT

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Some iPod accessories just make me cringe, and the nekFIT is one of them. What ever happened to armbands, and those quirky iPod caps? The market is so saturated with iPod accessories right now, that I think they've run out of good original ideas for new designs. Anyway, owners of the new iPod nano have another sport accessory to choose from, although I wouldn't recommend it if you regularly hit the trails.

Bloggers are talking about the nekFIT, which holds your iPod on the back of your neck to eliminate dangling wires. It includes several clips that fit both the iPod nano and iPod shuffle, and also a cord management system to keep your earbud wires organized. You can adjust it to fit perfectly behind your neck, and changing your tunes is easy since it has large tactile buttons over the clickwheel.

Sounds great for the gym, but I worry that having an iPod around your neck for all to see is just asking for trouble. Keeping your white earbuds out of sight is already bad enough, so why add to to your worries by wearing an iPod behind your neck? I personally don't think this is a safe alternative, and it even looks somewhat uncomfortable. Wouldn't it hurt to have an iPod bouncing off your neck when you jog? Anyway, if you've been looking for something like this, you can find it at nekfit.com for $34. Just don't say I didn't warn you.

Maybe I'm just being too critical, so tell me what you think? Is this a good or bad idea?

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  • 2 Posted by somebodys_here on Thu Oct 4, 2007 1:53AM EDT Report Abuse

    great... every time you have to make a small jump your iPod can choke the music out of you.

  • 3 Posted by stickynote427 on Thu Oct 4, 2007 9:07AM EDT Report Abuse

    Mmm... this might seem like a good idea, but yes, it does look slightly uncomfortable. I would not buy one.

  • 4 Posted by ger_i_atric on Thu Oct 4, 2007 1:50PM EDT Report Abuse

    Maybe this would be more suited to less strenuous activities (working around the house, tinkering on your car in the driveway, etc.) where you don't want wires or armbands getting in the way.

  • 5 Posted by dancefeve410 on Thu Oct 4, 2007 4:31PM EDT Report Abuse

    yea... it's a bad idea to run with your ipod behind your neck cuz it can break and u never kno that ur ipod can cause any damage to ? its a bad idea!! totally....

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