The Pro's-
The killer-app for this timer is it's ability to be used in many situations. The light alone can be used during a presentation or meeting to keep track of answer/question sessions, or to keep you focused on the task at hand. The vibration function can be used to time all sorts of things- I use it personally to remind me of various time-related tasks in my research-lab. Of course, it can do the standard audible alert.
For me, as a reader of 43folders, GTD-David Allen, and The NowHabit, I try and use this timer to schedule work-dashes... 15 minutes of focused work with no distractions, then I can goof around and come back and do it again, until the tasks are done. The options for alarms are critical to being unobtrusive. For instance- a vibration on your belt is so much nicer than a blaring alarm while reading research articles at your desk (and you won't be watching the timer that whole time, so you can focus on your reading). In fact, that feature alone and the timer's price make this a fantastic little timer. I use the vibration feature for timing various tasks all the time (phone-calls, that friend who dropped in to your office to talk for 2 hours, or a 5 minute web-site surfing time-waster to destress from work).
The Cons:
1) no memory save the on-screen setting (2 memories would be killer on this- that would truly be perfect for work-dashes).
2) no "disable keys" feature- which means you might accidentally hit it, although, any button presses always have a short chirp of the alarm you've set it to (small vibration if you hit the key on your belt)- so you'll likely notice it. But, it generally means no in-pocket carrying.
3) no count-through. I'd love to know how far over the timer I go, and it doesn't count through the alarm... it stops at the alarmed time. It sometimes really helps to know if you missed the timer by 2 seconds or 2 minutes.
4) battery-case clip. Although, it is easily solved with a bit of clear packing tape in the appropriate spots. (And the clip does have nice little grabbing spikes, so it works well on a belt etc.)
Couple this little fellow with work-dashes and David Seah's Printable CEO sheets, and you have yourself a little productive game-plan. :)
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Value for money and excellent for our needs!
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2008
I bought this on offer at $9.99 so it's really value for money. It works great - large display, any combination of vibration/sound/light... I also like the weight/heft of it - fits the palm very nicely.I use it as a timer for my slow eating children... They watch the numbers go down and eat much faster as time passes :DOf course I use it as a normal kitchen timer, too. The alarm options really make it versatile.I uploaded images so you can see what I mean in the next two paragraphs.There is a large clip on the back as well. There is a magnet on the clip so I can just put it back on the refrigerator for safekeeping. The clip also has a stand, so that it stands up nicely on the table.The alarm option buttons at the back may be a bit small, but you can't accidentally change any of the settings.All in all, well worth my $10!
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2008
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