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Whistle Stopper - Salubrion Enso Clock Meditation Timer
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List Price: $99.00
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Manufacturer: Salubrion
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Binding: Misc.
Brand: Salubrion
Color: Black
EAN: 0895794001049
Feature: Includes carrying pouch and two AAA batteries
Label: Salubrion
Manufacturer: Salubrion
Model: EC-100-K
Publisher: Salubrion
Studio: Salubrion
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Features
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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
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Summary: Excellent 'MEDITATION TIMER' not a yoga timer!!!
Comment: I note that some people are complaining this does not have a seconds timer that they need for yoga positions. Well, the reason for that is this is a meditation timer not a yoga timer! Therefore, this clock does exactly what it is meant to do. If you need a yoga type timer then you need to look elsewhere.
I also see some people are worried about losing the instructions, indeed they needed to refer to the instructions to set up the clock between sessions. However, as I am pretty technical I did not need to use the instructions to set up the clock - it was very logical to me. Of course, I understand logic in technological egonomics, so maybe my experience is skewed in this respect. If you can effortlessly program your video recorder or microwave oven then this clock will present no problem at all. You can download more detailed instructions from the Salubrion website.
This clock does has a few flaws as a meditation timer, but none that are 'show stoppers'. Here they are in full.
1. You cannot set the timer to chime just once at each interval - it would be better if you could set each interval chime count. In my case I would set it to chime once for mid-intervals and chime twice for the last interval. The option for 'continuous chime' is only relevant to an alarm. NOTE: for some reason mine chimes only once on every other interval - is this an undocumented feature?
2. When dismissing the display during a session to make it less distracting (a good feature), all items except the ring should vanish. However, the 'alarm' icon, 'enso' text, and 'enso icon' remain - they should really vanish, too.
3. For the price I think it should have a crown-glass front. I know this would add to the weight and expense, but the face can scratch the way iPods displays do. I leave the protective shipping screen on mine - though I think it will only last a year or so before I have to remove it.
4. The backlight is too weak. There is a time when you need to use it because the display is too dark to read but the ambient light is too much for your eyes to have completely adjusted to the dark. I would like to see several levels for the backlight depending on the ambient light. This feature is available on cheap digital watches.
5. The backlight should extend to the buttons, too.
6. The backlight button is difficult to find in the dark.
If anyone is put off the product by the list above, they should look to doing some deeper relaxation practice - the problems are just to small to worry about.
Wish list:
1. It would be cool to be able to add my own chimes. I can do this on my baby monitor, so the technology can't be that difficult to add. ;-)
2. It would be useful if the backlight came on automatically when the alarm rings or the end of an interval is reached. This feature should, of course, be optional.
The good stuff.
1. Easy to use.
2. Well built with a nice feel (though I would like glass on the front)
3. Very clear and undistorted sound - amazing in such a small package.
4. Nice travel case.
Overall, I am very happy with the timer and can recommended it to people using it for Mindfulness meditation practice. Those wanting it for Yoga should look elsewhere. It cannot replace a proper singing bowl and guided meditation sessions, but for med-on-the-move it is a great little item.
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Summary: I love this timer
Comment: This timer is a must have for meditators who are on a schedule. The chime alarm is lovely and non-intrusive.
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Summary: Great idea; very unique product; unfortunately I had some problems with it
Comment: Might just be one of the very rare alarm clocks or timers that doesn't suck (and was actually thoughtfully designed), but I experienced a few problems. It's three chime sounds are very nice, especially compared the hard beeps of most alarms and timers, and the ring timer display is interesting. Ultimately, however, I don't know if it is quite worth $100, at least for my needs. The build quality (especially the buttons and the look of the display) is slightly less than I was hoping. In fact my clock was defective, and I had some serious problems communicating with Salubrion about it, though they eventually got back to me with a refund etc and resolved the problem completely. So mixed feelings -- pretty good idea and design, a bit problematic in my individual experience. If it has all the features you are looking for (timers, visual progress, size and shape [note, includes a very nice carrying case], and fits your budget, then you could give it a try.
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Summary: Imperfect, but does the job
Comment: I use this for meditation, not yoga, and as a meditation timer it's quite satisfactory. Once you've programmed your usual meditation length on one of the memory buttons, getting started is easy. Simply hit that memory button, push the start button, and that's it. There's one more button that can also be pushed which turns off all the numbers on the display and makes the clock give a visual display of the elapsed time -- worth doing, as it keeps you out of "thinking" if you check to see how much time is left. I agree with an earlier reviewer that it should have a "one gong" setting to mark the end of the session, and a seconds timer would be a great help with yoga. But this gadget travels easily and works well.
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Summary: it's good, but...
Comment: I like the round shape, the rubberized backing. The chimes are very realistic. As I meditate and do yoga, this clock comes in handy.
However, instructions on how to use the M1, M2 and M3 buttons are poor. These are the buttons that save a particular set of time intervals that you've set up. I've fiddled with the M buttons quite a bit to no avail. Also, would be helpful if the nightlighting was abt 20-30% brighter.
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Editorial Reviews:
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A thoughtful gift for people with a meditation or yoga practice, this versatile 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. China. 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. Countdown Timing The 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 the end of the session and the display softly lights up. Interval Timing The Enso Clock allows for Interval Timing in which the user can set sequential timers that run one-after-the-other to compose an overall session. At the end of each interval or countown, one of several available soothing chimes is played. The Enso Clock's chimes are recorded from Tibetan and Japanese singing bowls as used in traditional meditation sessions. Using the latest audio technology, the Enso Clock's reproduction of the singing bowl chimes is of high quality. Once you have set up the Intervals (up to 50) the program can be stored in one of 3 memories so that you can easily recall your program. Alarm In addition to countdown and interval timing, the Enso Clock can be used as an alarm clock, playing the same soothing chimes. The sound level i
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