GymbossminiMAX Interval Timer and Stopwatch - Black/Pink SOFTCOAT

I was hunting for a nice Pomodoro timer. For those not in the know, a Pomodoro timer is used to measure intervals of work with brief breaks so you can remain focused. Usually that's 25 minutes of work with a 5 minute break, and after four 25 minute sessions the following break is 15 minutes.Pretty much every other timer I could find was:>Too bulky>Imprecise (did not show remaining seconds or could not be precisely set to a whole number of minutes)>Did not track when the 15 minute break was coming- it was up to you to set each segment of your breakThis was perfect. As it lets you set up to 25 intervals you simply program an 8 interval set- 25-5-25-5-25-5-25-15, save it and set it to loop continuously. The display is very legible and will show both the remaining seconds in the current interval as well as the length of the upcoming set. The device tilts at a nice angle when placed on a desk.The alarm is pretty loud for such a small device. The loudest setting was so loud my wife complained that she was woken up by it going off while I was working in the adjacent office. The quieter setting is still very audible, especially with the vibrations on. I could imagine situations where this timer wouldn't be loud enough, say at a gym where music is blaring, but that's to be expected from such a tiny device.Programming the device is not especially intuitive and you're definitely going to need to have the manual close by. But for me, it was just a matter of programming the "MULTI" set.I have yet to see how long the battery lasts. I've used mine for at least 60 hours of timing with 2 second vibration and beeps and it appears to be going strong. My guess is that how much the vibration alarm sounds will most dramatically affect battery life.EDIT: After ~4 months of use at nearly 8 hours a day and 2-5 second vibration/beeps I've gotten a low battery alert. Excellent battery.EDIT: Battery life continues to be around 4 months. Press and hold the power button for three seconds to stop and reset the timer to have it turn off after a minute. If you only pause the timer it will remain on indefinitely.EDIT: Device remains an integral part of my work day. The screen has gotten scratched a bit just being put in a laptop bag, but remains very functional.

I really like my new interval timer.I had to sit down and take a close look at the instructions before I could set it up the way I wanted it. Not every feature is entirely intuitive, imo. When I want to do something new with it, it can still take me some time to figure it out. When I wanted to turn off the timer after the first use, I had a heck of a time finding the Off prompt. (It doesn't seem to me to be in a common sense location.) But the little instruction sheet that comes with the device always helps. Once you have your intervals set up the way you want them and once you've located the OFF prompt, your good to go!I have mine set up to beep and vibrate at each interval. Even on its quietest setting, the beeper is loud enough for me to hear it over my iPod. And I have no trouble sensing the vibration on its lowest setting either. I wear it on the waistband of my yoga pants. Once, i wore it on the v-neck of my tshirt on a run. Both worked well.This device has perfectly served its purpose. It was priced right for me. I don't need anything more than it provides. I intentionally put off writing this review until I had used the device for several weeks. I'm really glad I bought it! It's the perfect little device for me,

Very pleased with my Gymboss. I was looking for a device that would time my 10 minute interval workouts across various devices. You know, there is the school of thought that has it that 10 minute interval segments build cardiovascular strength and endurance. It goes something like 2 minutes on any device easy, 20 seconds all out effort, 2 minutes easy again, another 20 seconds all out, 2 minutes easy again, another 20 seconds all out and then 3 minutes easy and you are done! I sometimes do this on my erg (as in rowing machine) which has it's own means of tracking the intervals. At other times, I'm using my indoor Elliptigo which has no way to track it, hence the Gymboss. I even like to use it on my erg so I don't have to do the work to set the erg's own timer. The Gymboss is simple in that once I have that interval workout in there, it's saved so I just press one button to activate it when I'm ready to workout. I like it that there is a vibrate feature along with the beeps as sometimes when I get going it's easy to not hear the beep. Sometimes I take it to the gym when I workout on the cardio equipment there as well so super versatile in that way

Not very easy to program but once you figure that out (read the directions!), it is very useful. I'm not a marathon runner just needed something to help train for a 5K and this was perfect. It managed my interval runs without me having to think about it or stare at my watch.

It makes teaching Interval training classes a lot easier so you can help a person and not even lose your time lAwesomeA great benefit

Looks like has a lot of potential but definitely difficult to set up or even turn off. Ive had to go online to read more directions and even to figure out how to turn it off.

I love the gymboss timers. This is my second one (first one went through the wash, surprisingly it actually survived, however the cover for the battery no longer stayed on so decided to get a replacement so it is semi waterproof). The timer works great and it allows you to save and program several intervals. I use it for circuits at the gym, its much better than looking at a clock or watch. The miniMAX is more if you have various different workouts and allows you to program in rest time. The basic one just allows you to rotate between two intervals. Unfortunately besides being a timer and an interval timer this does nothing else, would be nice to track other things but for the price you can't beat it.

I don't like to stick my mobile phone on my arm when I go running so I use this instead. If you need a maximum of 2 intervals, get the cheap simpler version. With this version, you have a quick way to set up 1, 2 or 3 intervals and a customised way for more than 3 intervals. So for instance, if I have to run 30 secs at speed 7/10 and 30 secs at speed 3/10 for 5 rounds, I use the simple 2 interval set up in which I just enter 30 secs twice and then the number of rounds (here I said 5) - note that I could also use the '1 interval' set up and say 10 rounds since my number of seconds is the same in this instance - you hear a beep (or get a vibration or both - your choice) after each interval. If I need to do 30 secs at speed 7/10, 30 secs at speed 3/10, 20 secs at speed 40 and 40 secs at speed 2/10 for say 6 rounds, I use the 3+ interval. I enter 30, 30, 20 and 40 and then the number of rounds (here 6). There is a 'multi' set up, which does the same thing except that it asks you for each interval how many times you want to do it (so you could use this feature only and just select 1 time for each interval - enter 0 times when you don't want any more intervals). The only downside to the Gymboss, I think is that there is no 'pause' button - or at least I have not found one (let me know if there is one!). So if for some reason, you have to pause, check where you are in your programme and then press the start button for longer until it stops altogether and adjust to your new requirements when you want to start again (if you make a mistake in your programming and you realise it too late, this is also what to do as it basically goes back to the starting position, so you can then press 'set up' again and change the programme).

Ich habe ein kleines Gerät gesucht mit dem ich mein Intervalltraining machen kann, ohne ständig mein Handy zu benutzen. Da kam mir das sehr gelegen und ich habe es sofort bestellt. Es ist klein, handlich und man kann es an der Kleidung mit dem mitgelieferten Clip ohne Probleme befestigen. Es gibt viele verschiedene Einstellungen, die schnell zu verstehen sind. Die Bedienung ist einfach gehalten und man muss sich keine lange Anleitung durchlesen. Als ich das Gerät bekam, habe ich gleich alle funktionen getestet und leider festgestellt das die Vibration überhaupt nicht reagiert und habe einen Rücksendeantrag gestellt. Der Verkäufer hat sich innerhalb einen Tag bei mir gemeldet und sich dafür entschuldigt und mir gleich ein neues Gerät zukommen lassen, das nach der Reklamation genau einen Tag später in meinem Briefkasten lag. Das Gerät funktioniert jetzt einwandfrei. Das nenne ich mal super Kundendienst, deswegen fünf Sterne von mir.

Excellent for those who like interval running, it beeps louder than the watch (and also vibrates) and I could set it in various different intervals for a single run. My run speed has improved tremendously. Delivery of item was very fast as well.

This interval timer is great since it allows me to do my stretching exercises while blissing out to the music of Israel Kamakawewo'ole (instead of counting the seconds). I wish it had been sent via Canada Post because picking it up from Purolator is very awkward for me. I don't have a vehicle and there is no bus service from my place into the center of Quesnel so I have to take a taxi. From there, I need to take a city bus, which takes another 30 minutes or so.

ottimo prodotto ma non semplice da impostare, questa complicazione a volte ne rende l'utilizzo non sempre facile. Adatto per il laureati in ingegneria elettronica.