Free Alternative to the Two Minute Timer from DavidCo

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A few months back, I was perusing David Allen’s website and came across the Two Minute Timer in the online shop. The idea is simple: a small program that counts down 2 minutes, then does something when the time expires. I thought it sounded useful, but I didn’t really think the application justified a $10 price tag. So, being a good little programmer, I wrote my own.

The above image is a screenshot of my version which, honestly, doesn’t quite have all the bells and whistles that the Davidco version has (keyboard controls, pretty UI, etc.), but it does what it’s supposed to. After 2 minutes, it plays a sound. You can Start, Pause and Reset the timer, and that’s about it.

Regrettably, this is currently for Windows only and requires the .NET framework (version 2.0). Please let me know if you would like a version for Mac (or even Linux), and I’ll do my best to accommodate you.

And, of course, I’m more than willing to add new features if it’s something the community would like, so feel free to email me or comment here if there’s something it doesn’t do that you’d like it to.

Incidentally, you have my word that this application is in no way malicious or dangerous to your system. For anybody who wants it, I’d be happy to zip up the source code and send it to you so you can build it yourself, if you’d like.

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January 17, 2007 | Filed Under GTD, Technology 

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10 Responses to “Free Alternative to the Two Minute Timer from DavidCo”

  1. johnwin on January 18th, 2007

    Nice work :-)

  2. Glenn (Customer Service Experience) Ross on January 18th, 2007

    Hey, this is way cool! Thanks. I like the way the audio is “audible” yet unobtrusive. I’m gonna go reheat my cup of Folgers and drink a toast to you.

    I’ll be reading…

    Regards,

    Glenn

  3. Clarrie on January 20th, 2007

    thanks for this, and for your blog. I’m a newbie gtd-er, great to read tips and pointers from more experienced adherents

  4. Terri on April 30th, 2007

    The download link appears to be broken! Help!

  5. brett on April 30th, 2007

    Ah, my mistake - the download URL has been fixed (in the post text).

  6. Terri on April 30th, 2007

    Beautiful! Thanks!

  7. Glenn on May 22nd, 2007

    I would love a version for Mac if you’re working on one. Thanks!

  8. Glenn on May 22nd, 2007

    I would love a Mac version if you’re working on one or still considering it. Thanks!

  9. Beth Ziesenis on September 30th, 2007

    Here’s my version, since I couldn’t figure out what .NET Framework is. Note it’s actually 2:04, but give a girl a break. :) http://lifeonavenuez.com/2007/10/01/a-free-204-minute-timer/

  10. Dan on March 23rd, 2008

    Thanks for the timer! I value the GTD system, but $10 for a two minute timer is not justified. Thanks again!!!

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