Best setup for running with a Nano?

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Best setup for running with a Nano?

I'm a runner and due to my ongoing problems with music skipping and/or freezing on my 40GB iPod, I'm considering purchasing a Nano. What setup works best for running? Lanyard headphones plus a case, or an armband? My concerns with the lanyard setup include the Nano bouncing up and down while running and whether or not the Nano is prone to problems with damage from perspiration (I've read about this issue with the Shuffle).

I'd love to hear from other runners as far as what has worked well for them.

Posted on Nov 6, 2005 4:35 PM

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Answer 1

Nov 6, 2005 4:36 PM in response to Ann Vick

I prefer the Armband.

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Prune

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Nov 6, 2005 5:35 PM in response to West Side Gangster

I use the case with the belt clip on the back, just cause I dont like my arm being restricted

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dwb

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Nov 6, 2005 6:32 PM in response to Ann Vick

My iPod is in an Agent18 case and I just stick it in my pants pocket. The lanyard looks cool but I wouldn't run with the iPod hanging out in the open...unless I wanted to get a huge workout chasing after the guy who rips it off my neck!

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Nov 7, 2005 11:42 AM in response to dwb

I plan to use the Agent 18 case (on order) and use the armband that came the the DLO Nano Action Jacket (that scratched the s**t out of my nano).

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King Cole

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Nov 7, 2005 11:44 AM in response to Ann Vick

I'd echo the suggestions for either an armband or a belt-clip case. Apple offers probably the best armband and there are numerous belt-clip cases out there. I think the landyard headphones would cause too much bouncing.

JC

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Nov 7, 2005 2:29 PM in response to Ann Vick

My problem with just the armband is perspiration running down my arm and getting close to the top of the nano. I'm checking out cases, but right now, I wrap the nano in a small clear plastic sandwich bag and stick it in the apple armband. I can access everything thru the thin plastic.

I'm hoping to find a decent case gives me a more elegant solution. I don't even want an opening for the hold switch because moisture can run down into it.

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Ann Vick Author

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Nov 9, 2005 11:30 AM in response to Ann Vick

Thanks, all! I just bought the Speck Armband + Skin on the Speck website and even though it appeared to be on backorder, it shipped out to me yesterday. I'll post a review once I've used it.

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