
I purchased this excellent clock back in March of 2008, and have been using it daily since then.
In my opinion, the key strengths of this device revolve around flexibility and looks. It allows you to choose from a number of wonderful, richsounding chimes and other sounds (they actually sound better than the real bells & chimes built in to other meditation timers I own). You can set the tones to repeat "forever" after your meditation period has ended, or sound only twice at varying volumes. Good stuff.
You can also create very complex "programs" for yourself (Chime after x minutes, then y minutes, then z minutes, etc. etc.)
I also find the clock very attractive, but that's just personal opinion.
The flexibility that this clock gives you comes at a price, however -setting (time, alarm time, etc.) the thing is a bit complex. The first thing I normally do with any new electronic gizmo I purchase is throw away the instructions - it's an ego thing, I admit it. Anyway, 3 months later, I'm guarding the instructions to this baby with my life. While setting up a basic timer is easy as cake, doing more interesting programs will take a bit of trial and error.
The backlight button on the clock has also been hit or miss for me. I have to touch it just right or the backlight won't come on. I'd also like the ability turn the backlight on and keep it on. In it's current incarnation it only stays on for 5-ish seconds.
Finally, it would be nice if the buttons had some sort of tactile "nubs" attached (this comment is stolen shamlelessly from another reviewer). At 4AM in the morning, I need all the help I can get making sure I have actually activated the timer.
So, this clock isn't perfect, but it is the best one I've found so far, and it is fantastic for travel - packs really easily.
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Salubrion Enso Clock Meditation Zen TimerProduct Description: A thoughtful gift for people with a meditation or yoga practice, the versatile Enso Clock can be programmed with up to 99 sequential timers. The countdown timer features a visual onscreen circle, and the alarm uses soothing chimes of Tibetan singing bowls. 3" diameter; 0.8" thick. Made inChina.
Enso, which means circle in Japanese, symbolizes enlightenment, elegance, and the universe. Traditionally, the enso is painted with a single clockwise brushstroke, beginning and ending at the bottom. The central deplay feature of the Enso Clock is the painted circle that surrounds the screen and is gradually brushed onscreen as the timer progresses. This way, the user can glance at the Enso and see the relative amount of time that has elapsed, eliminating the distraction of focusing on the exact numerical time that remains.
Features:Includes carrying pouch and two AAA batteries
Display lights with the press of a button
Low-battery symbol on clock face will tell you
when to replace the batteries
Four sound choices
Countdown timing, interval timing, and alarm
Countdown TimingThe Enso Clock can be used as a simple countdown timer to time your meditation, yoga, Reiki, or therapy sessions. Simply press the Timer button, set the amount of time in Hours, Minutes, and Seconds, and press the Green Start button. The circle begins to paint indicating how much of the entire time has passed. The Enso gongs at
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