Nike SportsBand tracks your workout, no iPod required

When Nike released its Nike+ products, many complained about the overall cost. To use the $30 Nike+ iPod Sports Kit, you need an iPod nano, a pair of shoes with a pocket for a special sensor, and an armband long enough to fit the Nike+ receiver. I personally spent the money on all these things, and looking back, I hardly think it was worth it—you fitness buffs might disagree.

If you already own all the Nike+ gear and want a way to still track your exercise routine without the need for an iPod, then the SportsBand may be for you. The watch communicates with the sensor and displays your speed, pace, and calories burned during your workouts, but still functions as an ordinary watch the rest of the day. Crave thinks we might be closer to getting our hands on one since the SportsBand is slated to make its debut in the UK next month. Guess we'll have to wait and see how long it takes for it to arrive in the U.S., so we'll keep you posted.