http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/Tambreet Wed, 09 May 2007 22:45:48 GMT Reviews by Tambreet http://www.viewpoints.com/Apple-Nike-iPod-Sport-Kit-review-9c23 <p>I've been running with my iPod for a couple years, but put off getting the Nike + iPod system at first since I don't like Nike shoes.  Well it turns out, you don't need the shoes!</p><p>There are two parts - the sensor, which fits inside any pair of compatible Nike shoes and the receiver, which is a small adapter that plugs into your iPod nano.  If you don't have Nike shoes, don't worry - you can just duct tape the sensor to your shoe or pick up any number of third party clips that sell for $5-10.</p><p>Once you're set up, you can calibrate the sensor of just start running.  For me, it was decently accurate out of the box, but was giving me about a 15% bonus before I did the calibration.  In the menu system of the iPod, you simply select a workout by time, distance, or calories burned and then start running.  The iPod will give you periodic updates through the headphones during the run, and the screen shows your total time, distance, and pace.  You can also program in a "PowerSong" that you can...</p>... Wed, 09 May 2007 22:45:48 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Apple-Nike-iPod-Sport-Kit-review-9c23 Tambreet 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Netflix-review-37e5 <p>I love the Netflix service. It saves me the time and hassle of having to go to the video store, and while having to wait for the mail. I can also track what my friends are watching and what they think of movies, and the queue is great for keeping track of all the movies and TV series I want to see in one central place. I don't think I've stepped foot into a Blockbuster or rental store in years - I just can't forgive them for all the late fees they took from me back in the day. The movies come fast too - usually with in 48 hours of my dropping a return in the mail. </p><p>The only downside is that having to wait for the mail make it impossible to watch a movie at the spur of the moment. With a little planning, though, Netflix is an invaluable service!</p><p> </p>... Mon, 30 Apr 2007 19:26:20 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Netflix-review-37e5 Tambreet 5