Windows Mobile StopWatch 2.1

NOTE: This app requires .NET CF 2.0 or higher. (WM6 devices already include .NET 2.0)

Update Feb 5, 2008 - NOW VERSION 2.1!!! This neat little app acts as a multi-function timer. It was optimized for the square 240x240 screens so it should work well on all PPC devices without the need to scroll.

New version 2.1 increases compatiblity and functionality on touchscreen only devices with the following tweaks:

added capability for selectable countdown values with navigation buttons or stylus
application remembers last selected mode at startup (countdown or stopwatch)

Here's a 2.1 screenshot:

In regular stopwatch mode it shows:

the time and date you started counting
the current time and date
total elapsed time (running total)

With countdown mode enabled

You can input any combination of hours, minutes and/or seconds. Once you start the countdown it displays the start time, the projected stop time, and the total time left. When the countdown reaches the projected stop time, you are alerted with a pop up and a tone. Since most PPC devices go to sleep within 2 minutes when idle, WMStopWatch will schedule the system to wake up 30 seconds before the stop time if the total time to count is more than 60 seconds.

Unless you stop the counter, it will continue counting. The "remaining time" display will turn into "Overage", and the selected alert will continue to at the prechosen interval. Once stopped, the total time that actually elapsed is displayed. (This is great if you need to know exactly how far you went over!)

The "Options" tab is where you can configure and save all the various sound options. Saved preferences are automatically loaded at startup.

The sound can be toggled on and off on the main screen so you can quiet the alert at any time.

Bug Fixes and new Features for 2.0

Fixed - Timespans of more than 24 hours were not calculating correctly
Fixed - Timespans crossing midnight were not calculating correctly
Added - Program installs by .cab file and can be uninstalled via add/remove programs
Added - Dates included in Start and End time
Added - Days included in total elapsed/remaining time
Added - User selectable repeat of alert
Added - User selectable interval between alert tones
Added - User selectable "system beep" or .wav from My Documents as countdown completion alert
Added - Preview funciton for user selected .wav
Added - If countdown larger than 1 minute, device will be scheduled to wake up 30 seconds prior to countdown end
Added - Alert settings saved to .xml config file which auto-loads at program start
Added - Last saved config can be manually restored by user

To install, download the CAB and copy it onto your device, then run the cab file. You can uninstall through your add/remove programs interface.

DOWNLOAD - WMStopWatch

Here are some free sounds for your countdown alert:

This program is freeware. However, if you enjoy it and would like to contribute to continued support and development, donations are accepted below via PayPal. Thanks!