Description:
PocketDoan is rich featured, flexible meditation timer suitable for both individual and group sessions.
Highlights include:
- Single and multi-stage meditation sessions.
- Each stage can be assigned a unique time duration and alert.
- All stages can be viewed and configured from a single edit screen.
- Large screen buttons for stylus-free (finger) starting and stopping of sessions.
- Analog progress wheel.
- Various audio, vibration, and LED alerts.
- Five volume levels (including "off" and "whisper" modes).
- Device can turn off during a session to conserve batteries.
- Stages can be set to block upon completion requiring user input to move to the next stage.
- Support for 5-way navigator and jog dial controls.
- Freeware.
Update Description:
v3.0.1 (Bugfix Release):
- Fixed sound capabilities detection bug effecting some 2-button Zire devices.
- Fixed erratic screen on-off behavior during session runs on some OS5 devices.
- Fixed incompatibility issue with RecoEcho.
v3.0.0 (Major Release):
- Can now play .wav sound files (including voice recordings) from memory cards and flash drives.
- Fixed sound preference overwrite bug effecting some OS5 devices.
- Alert list problems on T|X should now be fixed.
Reviews:
***** [Nov 11, 2005] by Ion Frantzis
Awesome program use it on my Zire 72s. I use it for Tai-Chi Standing meditation and I also use it for my stance work. Pushing my self alone is tough but if I have an audible time keeper I don't have to worry I just do my thing and let pdoan tell me when to move onto the next stance.
***** [Nov 8, 2005] by Larry Badiner
What a great program! I emailed Joseph S. with a problem (PDoan reset my silent settings on my Treo). The developer emailed me back a solution within a day. I've never got this kind of response from any programmer. How about 10 stars?
**** [Aug 29, 2005] by zenmaster raven
This little programm makes your Palm become a virtual Jiki-jitsu. Real dojo-feeling.
***** [Feb 10, 2005] by Julien
This is a very well-done, light and useful program for all sequential, time-fixed activities. I personnally use it for running : PD allows me to run at different paces according to my pre-defined schedule. Very nice piece of software, thanks to the developper.
***** [Jan 20, 2005] by jotheman
this app has everything it needs and is still very easy to use and to configure. The vibration feature is the best thing about this program, as i don't like my meditation to be interupted by beeping noises an often wear earplugs. i actually bought a new palm to take advantage of it. 5 stars!
**** [Oct 12, 2004] by Jeb Bush
The program is great. It has all the features it needs to have. a nicer layout (color etc. - just a better look) would make it apear more modern. On the other hand - it does everything you need and your eyes are close anyway.
***** [Jul 23, 2004] by Jim Chamberlain
This program is ideal for it's intended purpose. The minimalist visual design is simple, elegant, and aesthetically pleasing. Thanks for fixing the Z-21 bug, because I'd tried the program in the past on my 21 and was disappointed that I could not use it. A beautiful program that I recommend it to anyone who meditates who needs a non-intrusive timer.
**** [Jun 22, 2004] by Tim Fikes
My wife and I use PocketDoan when we walk. We follow an interval walking routine - 4 minutes walk, 1 minute speed-walk. It is nice to program the different intervals ahead of time and just follow the tones.
**** [Feb 4, 2004] by german guy
This program is realy useful for strctured meditation sessions. It has got all the features you need without being oversized. The fact that you are not allowed to choose any number of minutes, say 7 should be changed, though.
***** [Feb 4, 2004] by Andy Dufek
Despite my using PD for non-meditation purposes, the author was quickly responsive to my request for a non-meditation hardkey setting which made it suitable for my use (at work). The reminder beeps at every quarter are also especially handy! Thank you!
***** [Nov 9, 2003] by TIM TAVIS
Does just what it says. Makes meditation a lot easier when you want to do a series of activities, and the graphics help. Well thought out.
***** [Nov 9, 2003] by Simon McGrath
A lovely and easy to use meditation aid that frees you from any need to keep track of time. I like the options to choose alert tones and to set volume to 'whisper'.
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