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New iPod Nano Has Built-In Pedometer

FitSugar — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:30:40 PDT

The iPod Nano makes it easy to pump up your workouts with music, and now a new version just came out that wants to encourage you to move even more. It has a built-in pedometer! Pretty sweet, huh? As you walk or jog, it counts your steps and tells you how many calories you've burned. Talk about motivation. You'll want to park at the far end of the parking lot just to increase the number of your daily steps. The screen is slightly larger than the older version (2.2 inches), making it easier to see and scroll through your music playlists when on the move. There's also a microphone, so you can record a grocery or to-do list while sweating it out.

Not only that, this new Nano also has an FM radio, so if you prefer listening to your favorite station while exercising, you can. I love that it has a built-in video camera too, so if you see a snake while trail running, you can prove it to your pals. It comes in nine bright colors to suit your taste and it's pretty reasonably priced - 8GB for $149 and 16GB for $179.

If you must have this new iPod Nano, you're in luck. It's available in stores now or you can order one online. I want one, do you?

10 Swanky Supper Seats

babysugar — Sat, 09 May 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Mama and papa get to dine in swanky digs every now and then so why not give baby a daily dose? Parents looking to treat their sweet buns to a posh seat need not look any further than these 10 high-end high chairs. Mums willing to drop a few Benjamins will love the eye candy in these drool-worthy table additions.

World, Meet Your Cheapest Car!

CitizenSugar — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:00:29 PDT

A company in India has unveiled the world's cheapest car. The Tata Nano will go on sale next month for the low-low price of $1,979. Right now millions of Indians ride inexpensive motorcycles. But with five seats, the Nano could be an affordable way to transport families.

For less than $2,000, drivers won't get air bags, air conditioning, a radio, or power steering. Still, environmental activists worry that the no-frills car will be popular, thus adding to car traffic and pollution.

A European version of the Nano will hit that market in 2011, for about $5,700. Are you happy to see cars go cheap, or do you worry about the environmental impact?

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Song of the Day: Who's Singing That iPod Nano Commercial?

BuzzSugar — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:30:57 PDT

If you haven't seen the commercial for the new iPod Nano yet, you probably will soon (and probably over and over again, at that). And you might find yourself wondering, like I always seem to do these days with Apple ads, "Wow, who is singing that cute and catchy song?" Once upon a time, the Nano made Feist a star, and it feels like just yesterday I was downloading Yael Naim after seeing the MacBook Air ads airing between my favorite shows.

So who's the lucky band who will soon be getting lots of attention? Why, it's the Brooklyn-based trio Chairlift, whose song "Bruises" is upbeat and bubbly in the avant-pop tradition and overflows with adorable lyrics ("I tried to do headstands for you" - or is it "I tried to do handstands for you"? Either way, cute!). The song is on Chairlift's 2008 debut album, Does You Inspire You, and the trio will be opening for Yeasayer soon (see dates here).

You can listen to the full version of the song here and check out a live performance of the same tune if you

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Nike + iPod Meets Gym Equipment

FitSugar — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:45:00 PST

If you're into walking or running, the Nike + iPod Sports Kit is a must. The sensor fits in your shoe and the receiver clicks into your iPod Nano. It keeps track of your distance, speed, and calories burned and stores all your data online with a quick synch. Now I'm happy to announce that Nike and Apple are teaming up with health clubs and fitness equipment brands like Life Fitness, Precor, Star Trac, and Technogym to make their cardio machines Nike + iPod friendly. Pretty cool, huh?

That means now you can step off the treadmill and track your workouts on an elliptical, a stair stepper, or a stationary bike with your Nike + iPod kit. It may take a while for your gym to get up to speed because they'll need to buy all new equipment or upgrade what they already have, but at least the option is coming.

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Daily Tech: Apple Reveals Pretty in Pink Nano

GeekSugar — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:20:35 PST

Apple is jumping on the Valentine's Day train by offering an iPod Nano in pink. . . . It's $199 and comes with free engraving. - Engadget
Shiny Shiny asks why online dating is still treated as though it's mysterious and new? - Shiny Shiny
Windows 7 is apparently going to replace Vista by the middle of next year. - CrunchGear
Switched lists the top 11 celebrity blogs, with Rosie O'Donnell topping the list. - Crave
David Levy, the author of Love and Sex With Robots talks about how people are going to fall in love with robots on the Colbert Report. - Gizmodo
Log in and take the motherboard quiz to win a lovely In Win Allure PC Case! - geeksugar

Which Do You Like Better: Diamond Earphones or the Gold and Crystal Nano?

GeekSugar — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:00:25 PST

If you had your pick between diamond earphones or a gold-plated Nano with Swarovski crystals, what would you choose? Featured on Engadget, the bedazzled earphones are designed by Mr. Thomas Heyerdahl of Heyerdahl Jewelery and are made of 18-karat gold, set with a total of 204 diamonds. Whereas the Nano is 14-karat gold plated and includes only 80 hand-set Swarovski crystals. The earphones are priced at $6,400 whereas the Nano only costs $125. What do you think?

Comment to Win a (PRODUCT) Red iPod Nano

GeekSugar — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:00:47 PST

The (PRODUCT) Red iPod Nano giveaway is officially now over. A winner has been selected and will be announced on Wednesday, December 19th, 2007. Thanks to everyone who participated!

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Since it won't be long before I'm rocking around the Christmas tree, I thought I'd get into the holiday spirit by giving away a (PRODUCT) Red iPod Nano! I specifically chose this special-edition iPod since Apple gives a portion of the purchase price to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa. Enjoy music, TV shows, and movies on this sleek little device - simply irresistible! Scroll down for more details!Click here for Official Rules. One entry per person - all repeat comments will be ignored. Also, you must be a TeamSugar member to comment, so if you're not a member, please register here for an account! Just leave a comment below explaining why you would love a new (PRODUCT) Red Nano and I'll do a random drawing on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 5:00 pm, Pacific Time to select the winner. Don't forget to email this to friends and family who may be interested in winning. Good luck!
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Simple or Swank: Highchairs

babysugar — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:00:39 PST

With so many highchairs out there in babyland, it's hard to choose one. The chic minimalist design seems to be quite popular these days. And, while highchair makers have taken note, the price tags on some of these bad boys run upwards of $400. We looked around and found two that look similar and serve the same purpose. Both are nicely designed, simple to store, and will complement the decor in any home.

Simple: IKEA has the Antilop chair ($18), which is a simple white plastic chair on four steel legs with a strap. Moms love it because there's no cushion or creases to mess up.

Swank: The sassy Nano highchair ($180) from Giggle has a similar look but lots more features and costs ten times as much. The bells and whistles include a tray, foot rest, and a micro-leather seat available in four fun colors. The chair also folds flat so you can store it in a corner.

You Asked: Any Ideas for Music and Running?

FitSugar — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:30:00 PST

You're asking and I'm answering...
Dear Fit,
I am interested in possibly getting an iPod or something similar to use when I work out. I never jumped on the whole iPod train in the first place because the idea of having to pick out songs doesn't appeal to me, since I don't really know what to pick. That's why I like Sirius satellite radio. It exposes me to new music and I don't have to do anything but turn it on. I'd definitely get an iPod to work out with IF there was some sort easy way to download suggested playlists for working out.
-In Need of Tunes Tara

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This is an awesome question since so many people love working out to music. With all the new technology out there, it's hard to know what will best suit your needs. You have two options:

Get an iPod nano - This tiny device can hold either 1,000 songs ($149) or 2,000 songs ($199). It's better to run with a nano rather than a regular iPod, since it uses flash memory and has no moving parts (regular iPods contain a mini hard drive that spins and jolting it around could cause damage). If you get a nano, you can copy all your own favorite music into the iTunes library on your computer, make playlists, and then put them on your nano. OR you can download Sport iMixes from iTunes (you have to buy them for around $15 a playlist).

Another cool thing about owning an iPod nano is that you can buy the Nike + iPod Sports Kit ($29). It comes with a receiver that attaches to your nano and a sensor you wear on your shoe. You can buy Nike + specific sneakers that hold the sensor or you can wear your fave sneakers and attach the sensor with this holder. Then when you run, it keeps track of the time, distance, speed and calories burned. You can even upload your runs to NikePlus.com and track your progress. I use it every time I run and it totally motivates me.
If you don't want to deal with your computer and downloading playlists, and you love Sirius radio, you can purchase portable Sirius radios to run with. The Stiletto 10 ($149.99) allows you to listen to live radio and it can store up to 10 hours of recorded programming. The Stiletto 100 ($199.99) offers a little bit more for your money. You can listen to live radio and store up to 100 hours of pre-recorded programs. You can also go online and purchase music that you can store on it. Sirius portable radios are great if you like your tunes to be a surprise. Just so you know though, after you buy the radio, you still need to pay around $13 a month for the service.

Those are two great options to help incorporate music into your workouts. Just make sure you choose something that will be easy to use and don't be afraid to ask for help. This technology stuff can be hard to figure out at first, but once you learn how, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.

Fit's Tips: If you're looking for other ideas for music playlists, every week FitSugar posts a playlist and you check them all out here.

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