Looking for 2 specific timers or watches


#1 ? I need a silent timer to use in a mediation class
I need a little timer, or watch with a timer, that will vibrate rather
then beep (as not to disturb others).  It should have a countdown
time.  Something that counts down. I need it for 2 hours, 1 hour, and
30 minute countdown times.  If it had an optional beep, that would be
nice, but must be able to do silent notification.  It needs to also be
silent when you press the buttons to set it. Would like to pay under
$40 if possible.

#2 ? I need a counter.  
Something I can wear on my wrist, or keep in my pocket, and pick on it
whenever I see a bird (for example).  At the end of the day, I can see
how many birds I noticed for that day.  It should be as small as
possible since I would need to have it on me all the time. Would like
to pay under $20 if possible.

It would be great if both of these were combined in 1 inexpensive
watch.  It would be even better if that watch were a polar heartrate
monitor watch, but I suspect those would be much much more then $70,
or even $100.


Thanx in advnce,
Jim West

jimwest-ga:

Thank you for your question regarding a vibrating countdown timer, and
a counter device.

I have gathered information for multiple options for you, I hope that
you find solutions that you like among these.

SILENT TIMER
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The Invisible Clock - Timer with silent vibration or beep alert
http://www.invisibleclock.com/

 - seems to be the ultimate solution, retails for $39.95 ($3.25 S/H)


Xacta Vibrating Alarm Clock Key Chain
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/shoplifestyle/xacvibalcloc.html
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/shoplifestyle/re887.html

 - seems to be the best priced option out there, $14.95, or $19.95 for
2, or $19.95 w/bonus

Casio Forester Fishing Time Watch
http://www.milnejewelry.com/Casio/casio17.html

 - more expensive than your $40 level, but can be worn as a watch

COUNTER
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The cheapest option would actually be a golf-stroke counter, such as:

Golf South - Golf Accessories
http://www.golfsouth2000.com/accessories_6.htm

 - see item 1114-7, you can find something like this in any golf equipment store
 - very light-weight, easy to carry in a pocket

Another option is the traditional mechanical counter used at many public events:

Punch Counter - Amber Sporting Goods
http://www.ambersports.com/pcounter.html

 - heavy for everyday carrying

In my opinion, any electronic counter that is integrated with a watch
would be onerous to use, as you'd have to toggle between modes.


You also mentioned that it would be great if these two capabilities
could be found in a single device. I was not able to find something
that featured both of these capabilities in one simple, inexpensive
unit. So, I hope that one of the above options works for you.

Please let me know if you would like me to clarify any part of this Answer.

Regards,

aht-ga
Google Answers Researcher

awesome.  Thanks heaps.