BigClock 2.83 (Jens Rupp) - Ratings & Comments - PalmGear, your premier source for software for Palm devices

Louie Garcia
wrote at 12/29/2008

Update: now you need to search by the name of this software's author - Jens Rupp, to see the author's comments.

Anil Patel
wrote at 07/30/2006

I am using the timer feature for my Home Icecream business. It is really excellent and it's free. Great software. Works great with my Ique 3600. Thanks. Anil

Doug Lerner
wrote at 11/10/2005

I was sorry to hear about another developer copying this software and trying to sell it. I downloaded this version and it works just fine on my new Z22. I recommend it! doug

Louie Garcia
wrote at 10/18/2005

The author of this software is named Jens Rupp. Go to 9.95 Clock and see the author's review there of why there is no longer any updates to this freeware. Sad!

Louie Garcia
wrote at 07/13/2005

This was one of the very first apps that I put on my Zire 72. Since then I've tried lots of others but end up deleting them and just using Big Clock. It has worked perfectly. However, I too would like to see a new updated version, just to see how much better it can get. Nothing else comes close!

Jeffery Hyland
wrote at 06/15/2005

This HAD been a great application, but note the date of the last update. It has been four years since this application was updated. Don't expect any tweakings for any problems with new devices.

pierre grimaud
wrote at 06/06/2005

One of the best programs ever. Two cons tho: 1. Would give 5 stars if it could use the higher resolutions of modern palms. I have a Tungsten E and while working perfectly it looks really bad. If it could just use highres fonts (themes) it'd be perfect 2. We need a snooze button! I planned on using that to wake up, but I'll finally just revert to the build-in alarm because I love to just push snooze and be done with it for 5 mins.

Juan Jose Valdes
wrote at 05/16/2005

Excelent aplication verry useful I use it as clock, timer and to remember me the time to do some important things. Thank you

dave nik
wrote at 04/18/2005

Wakes me up every am. use an old palm v with prehistoric os and operates without a hitch. use as timer on sailboat...like the large display....good job!!!

Cassie Jamison
wrote at 03/02/2005

I have used BigClock since my first Palm - 3 Palm's ago, and loved it as the most useful app on the handheld. Unfortunately, it doesn't run well on my new T5...every time I use the timer, I get an error, and the alarm never goes off until I clear the error. A real shame.

Frank J Kime JR
wrote at 02/17/2005

After trying a number of freeware clock applications, BigClock is the only one which worked perfectly with the Samsung i500/Palm OS 4.1 Sprint offering. It took a minute or two to understand how to change the alarm settings (click on the top of the number to advance, bottom to decrement.) Keeps running/active through battery changes, power cycles with no hitch. Though the ring tones are simple, the snooze feature and way it works with the touch screen well makes up for it. Weekday alarm feature keeps from being disturbed on the weekends, and I have used this for months on the road as a primary alarm. Awesome way to time in the new year! Thanks bro...

Jim Tynan
wrote at 12/23/2004

Great program until i upgraded to a treo 650. The alarm doesn't work when the phone is locked, and clicking on the preferences button on the treo resets the unit everytime. Too bad, one of the most useful apps on my palms past.....

Orlando Santos
wrote at 11/26/2004

On my CliÃ© TH55 it lowers the resolution of everything somehow to 160 x160 even when I'm out of the app, especially when I program an alarm and it sounds, the screen looks really bad, I have to make a soft reset to have everything looking great again. But the apps works fine in everything else.

Orlando Santos
wrote at 11/26/2004

On my CliÃ© TH55 it lowers the resolution of everything somehow to 160 x160 even when I'm out of the app, especially when I program an alarm and it sounds, the screen looks really bad, I have to make a soft reset to have everything looking great again. But the apps works fine in everything else.

Dave Foshee
wrote at 10/21/2004

I too used BigClock all the time and was sad when I got my T3 and it didn't function correctly. However, I did find 9.95 Clock which is the exact same thing as BigClock! Well, it costs 9.95 of course, but well worth it. This clock is still as versatile as ever. So if you are still looking for BigClock for 5.0 or higher then head on over to 9.95 Clock. Because I think you will be waiting a loooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnngggggg time for an updated freeware BigClock.

Jeffery Hyland
wrote at 06/17/2004

This has been a great freeware product. However... it has been three years since the last software update. This software no longer works on my Treo600, and I don't want to use some other programmer's fix. I'm moving to MegaClock. I can't wait for an update. (Can't blame the programmer too much, since this is "freeware" and there is no incentive for him to update this formerly excellent product.)

Marc Boudreau
wrote at 06/03/2004

Been waking up to an alarm from this application for years. So dissappointed that it crashes my Treo 600 :-(

Loic Martenot
wrote at 06/02/2004

I have used BigClock for the last four years on my Palm it is great. Just very disapointed that it doesn't work on my Treo 600 !!

Kevin Woodbridge
wrote at 04/04/2004

I have been looking and I think I have now found it, the great combination of a clear clock display and easy to set alarms. With the added calendar display and timer what else is there.

Andreas Schneider
wrote at 01/06/2004

Like many others I used BigClock almost daily until I switched to a treo 600. Luckily I was able to compile BigClock for PalmOS 5 - Until Jens Rupp finds the time to update BigClock I'll make a Treo 600 only version available at http://www.palmgear.com/?xyz=53279

lkj lkjwe
wrote at 12/31/2003

Big Clock on TREO600 PLEASE!!!!!! (don't want to pay for it)

Ian Peters
wrote at 12/19/2003

BigClock is 20x better than WAClock by sony. If I were to rate it better I would give it 1,000,000,000 stars (the best Palm APP ever)

Kenrick Cleveland
wrote at 11/29/2003

Here's another Treo600 user REALLY wishing this would work on this platform. Any chance that might happen soon? I'd be willing to pay to get it.

Richard Slone
wrote at 11/11/2003

For all you Treo 600 users, I just installed an older version of BigClock (version 2.7) and it works great on my 600.

Aaron W.
wrote at 11/05/2003

I absolutely love this program! The developer did a great job with it and all of its features. There are many options that you can choose from. You can have up to 4 alarms as well as customize your own alarm! You can also set 4 different world times, for the travelers that hate to set back their watches. Need a timer with alarm? This program has it as well. For those of you looking for a FREE Clock program with alarm this is the one to get!

Diana S
wrote at 11/02/2003

Used it everyday until my upgrade to Treo600. Like everyone else, can't wait for it to work with Treo600

dennis zierden
wrote at 10/18/2003

I miss Big Clock - I also just got the Treo 600. I hope there is a fix soon - I would pay for it!

Daniel Geary
wrote at 10/18/2003

Just adding my voice to the Treo600 owners who are howling at the moon, hoping one of our favorite apps starts working again! 5 stars when BC is OS5-friendly.

Rob Jonson
wrote at 10/16/2003

Big clock is excellent. It's not pretty - but it does a host of jobs simply and effiicently. I too have just upgraded to the treo 600 and big closk no-longer works. Still, the device is brand new, big clock is free and it never promised to work on all devices. I think you should give the developer a break!

scott gardner
wrote at 10/13/2003

just to reaffirm the problem with bigclock on the new treo 600... i have used bigclock for years, especially when traveling. i just bought the treo 600, and am completely disappointed that this excellent software doesn't work on the treo 600. it crashes (soft resets) my treo whenever i try to access the menu (just like eric wrote). it would be great if a new version were released that would work ok on the treo 600!

Eric Moeller
wrote at 10/12/2003

I always liked and used Bigclock on my Palm Vx, but just traded up to the Treo 600 and it does not run on this unit. Reboots Palm 5.1 OS whenever menu is accessed.

Philip Storry
wrote at 09/30/2003

This program isn't as pretty on a high-res device as it is on low-res. But it's no less functional, and with four alarms, multiple timers, time zones, and more - well, I can't complain at the price! It does what it claims to, and does it very well. I highly recommend it.

Darren Zimmerman
wrote at 08/15/2003

This is a great feature-rich clock utility, but it is UGLY! Always has been to be honest, and things look even worse on a hi-res PDA. Give it a polished, high resolution interface and you've got yourself a 5-star product!

Dan Maloney
wrote at 07/21/2003

I love BigClock, but it desperately needs an OS 5 update. Fonts look blocky and distorted. Not to mention that alarms have problems (for example, none of the custom alarms go off- all you hear is the basic palm alarm.) Adopt OS 5 and put BigClock back where it belongs- on top.

Rick Kancilja
wrote at 06/30/2003

BigClock is the best free clock/timer program. A lot of other paid sharewares are not even as good. Very nice, convenient way to set alarms. I use the Star Trek skin. Looks very COOL! Use with Trek Sounds. BEAM ME UP!

Rodrigo Marban
wrote at 05/04/2003

A very nice piece of software. I had tried a lot of similar programs, but this is the only one that has large numbers. I like the timer and also the ability to have four different time zones. Thanks for providing it for free.

sylvia shiell
wrote at 03/03/2003

I absolutely love this program. First, I have TED, so the large numbers are great. Second, my family lives back east and my friends are all over the world - it's nice to be able to go to World time and have 4 time zones ready to view. I also like that you can use the sounds from Techsounds in the Alarm. ***** Great Program*****

Chris B
wrote at 02/08/2003

Excellent Program!! It truly is a very thought out and well planned program. The timer feature is so detailed, you can have multiple alarms, world time for 4 cities plus a home city. Works great on the Zire. One suggestion to the author, the timer function is AWESOME, do you have a program with just the timer without the world time?? I'd love to have it.

Chris B
wrote at 02/08/2003

Great program! I've been looking for something exactly like this for my Palm Zire. Now I have found it! Great work!

Fred Danowski
wrote at 01/11/2003

BigClock is worth downloading for the TIMER feature alone. GO FOR IT!

Pres Nevins
wrote at 01/08/2003

I've been using this as an alarm clock on my last 3 or 4 Palm units, and its customizable alarms are great for making sure I don't get too used to a given alarm sound and fail to wake up... (: One tweak I'd like would to be to fix the way, after an alarm has sounded, that the hi-res screen underneath (of the app I'd been using before going to bed) is displayed in illegible low-res blocks on my Clie NR70 (and wife's Clie 750c). Any screen refresh will immediately fix it so it's just cosmetic, but it'd be nice to get that fixed. One star off for that; otherwise it's great!

B A
wrote at 12/17/2002

I have been using this program on three generations of Palm going back almost six years and highly recommend it. It has a large and useful display that is readable under the most adverse ligting conditions. There are several display options for time, alarms, timers, and world time in 4 user defined cities, and it is extremely useful and reliable as alarm clock (where you can 'compose' your own tunes. It is very easy to navigate using your fingers (e.g. when in bed) and given the large display of characters, you do not have to fetch your eyeglasses each time you want to use it. The only feature I could not figure out is how to make the world time feature properly adjust as you change time zones, and each time have to reset it manually if I have need for it. Highly recommended if you need a good clock and these features.

Albert Omahen
wrote at 10/25/2002

Very good program, kudos for making it simple yet very useful. If you like to use your palm as a deskclock, this is alot better than the tiny numbered default clock. not to mention, multiple alarms! I would give this app 5 stars, but I would like to see it support the vibrate and led features on the m500 series.

Brad Miller
wrote at 10/24/2002

I have a Palm IIIxe. I use BigClock every day! I have BigClock set as my default screen - I no longer wear a watch. Every day, I wake up to a customized alarm that I was able to configure myself with this freeware. I use the timer for cooking and taking quick naps! This clock has more features than I'll ever need.

Derek Erb
wrote at 10/18/2002

Excellent program! Just what I was looking for. So simple yet elegant. I leave my CliÃ© NR70v in it's cradle on my desk with my Big Clock on and I've got just what I need always in front of me. I personally like the NG theme and I use the timer function when the phone rings as I bill my time... One last comment: Why is this freeware? I for one would pay!

Steve H.
wrote at 10/11/2002

Big Clock is the only time keeper I have used for the past couple years. I have tried some others, but nothing is as nice IMO.

Joe Bennett
wrote at 10/01/2002

I've been using BigClock for 3 years now. Simply put, it's the best clock software out there. It's easy to use, highly customizable, and powerful. I even use it as my alarm clock in the morning. My only criticizms are the following: - It needs support for Sony Clie Hi-Res. - Upon an initial installation, the alarm will fail to sound unless you manually make it go off (like in the timer) first. After that it works great. Overall, a great piece of software. Keep up the good work.

Ken Brown
wrote at 09/10/2002

Seems really useful -- BUT the snooze doesn't work on my Kyocera 6035. But other than that it's a great little piece of software, especially for the price1

Graham Williams
wrote at 08/23/2002

The display is brilliant for these tired old eyes, and every function you ever want is available, except one, THE ALARM didn't work when it was required. I have since set the alarm a few minutes ahead of time and watch the time tick past the set time ..... and nothing, why? It's a shame because this program is worth five stars for sure.

FireFly .
wrote at 07/22/2002

I must agree with Reviewer #1: Five stars are quite limiting. There is simply no better timekeeping application available for the PalmÂ¿. Paired with CityTime, you will never have time concerns again. BigClock is the best. Period.

Mike L
wrote at 04/21/2002

Wonderful. The two who gave low rating below might want to read the document careful. It deserve more than five stars.

Jason Buberel
wrote at 04/15/2002

Although the functionality was great, after installing BigClock, my Palm (Palm 5) would occaisonally get into a state where it would become unusable slow. It would generally recover from this after a few resets, but it was amazingly annoying. As far as I know, my Palm met the minimum requirements. After removing BigClock, the problem went away. Becuase of this, I have to lower the rating.

Alessandro Di Sciascio
wrote at 04/08/2002

This software deserves an "excellent" rating for all it's other features, and if I was looking for an international clock, stopwatch etc. I'd probably rate it as much. However, I was primarily interested in using BigClock as an alarm clock... I set up 4 alarms about 5 minutes apart at my wake up time. When I don't acknowledge each alarm before the next goes off my palm crashes requiring a soft-reset. No data loss, fortunatelly, but a big dissappointment. This is on a Palm Vx running OS 3.5 By the way, I came up with the fair rating by averaging the "excellent" rating the app deserves for every other feature with the "unacceptable" rating I have to give it for the resets.

J. D.
wrote at 03/31/2002

Exclellent Application by far!! I installed it on my Samsung i300 PalmPhone, OS v3.5.2. There seems to be a bug with the alarm section in the app when used with or without the snooze feature. It would work sometimes and most of the time, either in the first or second snooze alert, it would lock up my palmphone. No other choice other than to do a soft reset. I really like this app and would like to keep using it as my primary alarm clock but it just hangs my unit and defeats it purpose. I guess this app would be put on hold for me until this bug is fixed on the i300's.

Alan Monson
wrote at 03/04/2002

I love this program but I am having some problems with the alarm settings. The snooze feature does not always work. It is currently set to snooze every 5 minutes for 3 times, but most of the time it doesnt work. I am also having the same garbled words problem as stated before. I am running the program on the Sony Clie PEG-N610C. Other than that I love it.

Ryan Tonneson
wrote at 01/25/2002

Perfect clock. Simple to use and very pretty. No tacky addons or *&^% nobody needs. And it's free! The only improvement I can think of is an option to import other alarm files, (ie, geeksounds).

Paul Wingett
wrote at 01/11/2002

there is a slight problem with sony clie 760. if the alarm goes off, you will see that big full screen ALARM! text. if this is cleared and then you opt to return to the standard launcher ,all text, including the menu texts and icon texts are garbled.

Ted Skeen
wrote at 01/05/2002

I use this program as my everyday alarm clock. It is great! BigClock makes the perfect travel alarm.

Ursula Leubner
wrote at 12/23/2001

Just about perfect. 4 timers, 4 alarm clocks, and 4 time zone trackers (in addition to local time) all independantly controled. It's replaced my kitchen timer, keeps track of local times for relatives far away, and is my traveling alarm clock.

Michael Muller
wrote at 12/07/2001

I use this as my morning alarm! By far the best. Works even though you may have day-based alarms set through the calendar (native clock alarm does not). I have 2.82 and seem to have bug in Timers. Hope 2.83 fixes it. Thanks for great freeware!

David Fell
wrote at 11/20/2001

I work in TV news and use the timer function every day. Invaluable!

D Donovan
wrote at 11/19/2001

My First Clock app for my Vx , and guaranteed my last. Works like a dream. I travel a lot so the alarm features are excellent. My only suggestion is to add more alarms to it. I suggest everyone download it , use it , and love it !

Mike Carpio
wrote at 10/30/2001

This is an extremely useful tool on my PDA. My gosh, I can't believe this application is free! The amazing thing is that you can see the time of other places. Thanks a whole bunch for this great tool!

hugh barney
wrote at 09/07/2001

Excellent. Top quality, stable, feature rich application. Consider this first before BugMe. This is freeware at its best. A couple of things I would love to see. (1) More alarms, say 6 or 8, (2) A way to save/load alarm tunes, (3) Ability to play alarms from the midi alarms database. Excellent work !

Cesar Ibanez
wrote at 08/30/2001

Simplemente maravilloso, utilizo este programa todo el tiempo. Felicitaciones !!!

Ed Levinson
wrote at 05/29/2001

I have used this program for about 6 months. I love it. My wife and I travel quite a bit. We'll be out having dinner and I'll ask her what time she wants to get up in the morning. I'll pull out my Visor (which I carry in my back pocket) and set the alarms some for the time she suggests which is always too early and one for 15 minutes and then 30 minutes later <g>). She always scrambles to set the hotel room clock radio or call for a wakeup call and I just smile...she never trusts this thing and it WORKS FLAWLESSLY!. It is a lot simpler to set than those hotel room clock radios! We recently flew to Hawaii...long flights. I listened for the pilot to tell us how long it would take to fly from takeoff to landing and set the countdown feature. Everytime I wanted to know how much longer we had I just looked. BTW, even on 9 hour flights, pilots are off on flight time by 6 minutes <g>. Got to be the tailwind because my BigClock is right on! I go to many hockey games and between periods will set the countdown feature so I know how much time is left in intermission. I also do not wear a watch anymore. i usually use my cell phone to check time but if it does not have service I whip out old the reliable Visor and there is old reliable BigClock... I know...very simple..but very functional and useful. This program is free, fun, functional, and I love it. THANKS.

Bill Marsh
wrote at 05/26/2001

This is a must have for everyone. Easy to use and easy to read clock and alarms. Great work on this!

S P
wrote at 05/03/2001

So much in so little space ! Marvellous piece of software in its class.

Ronald England
wrote at 04/27/2001

AWESOME product...For Free!!! Allows me the opportunity to know what time it is in several markets that I watch and work with. I feel it should be included with the purchase of any handheld. You won't be disappointed if you download this product!

Scott Maybee
wrote at 04/27/2001

Just bought my Palm iiixe and this was one of the first add ons I went looking for. Very easy to use and alarm functions are excellent.

Doug McCauley
wrote at 04/20/2001

I am using a previous edition. This is a indispensable utility for me. I travel quite a bit, and use the alarm feature rather then the hotels alarm. I love the automatic snooze feature. I regularly use the timer countdown for monitory my online auctions and when the auctions will end.

Noah Friedman
wrote at 03/27/2001

This is an extremely useful program. I frequently use the timer when cooking, and use the alarm clock when travelling or just as a second alarm clock at home in case I turn off my primary one in my sleep. :-) I haven't seen any commercial program which does everything this program does, let alone do it particularly better. Thanks for making this program freeware!

Srikanth Udupa
wrote at 03/26/2001

It is excellent. The only bug that I noticed was when I chose the option format 2 for clock, it set th eoption 2 for all ie worlclock, timer and alarm. Should have the provision to choose 1/2 independently in each of the feature.

Larry E. White
wrote at 03/24/2001

I've had this about 1m. It's the GREATEST. I've beamed it to several friends and they are impressed.Just wish the stop wacht counter went to the hundredths. A-1 app and it's FREE. Should be standard on all Palm OS

didi Nim
wrote at 03/02/2001

Alarm sound stopped in the middle if my Vx's Up button was pressed against the hard front cover while the alarm goes off, otherwise it is an excellent program.

Frank Schindelbeck
wrote at 02/03/2001

A really nice programme - one of the cool things is, that my kiddies have fun with the countdown while brushing their teeths.

David Groysman
wrote at 01/27/2001

Actually more of 4 and 3/4 stars, this program has everything you would want in a "time program" Some minor changes I would like to be seen is a millisecond on the timer, and a DEFAULT switch on the color settings. Everything else is GREAT!

Harry Maurer
wrote at 01/27/2001

Sensational application: date and time; world time; countdown timers; stop watch. What more could a person ask? And it's free! Well done!

Sonia Paquette
wrote at 01/08/2001

I cannot believe that, among all the applications I have downloaded and bought, trying to optimize the functionality of my Palm, this one is the most useful and userfriendly I have ever used. Congratulations to the ones who have written it and if I were rich, I would hire you to write many other applications for my business.

Bob Swanson
wrote at 01/02/2001

In Ver 2.7(May work with other vers.) checkout what happens when the date changes from Dec 31 to Jan 1st on all years.

Mattias Johansson
wrote at 12/30/2000

Palm should bundle this with their PDA:s and make the author rich. We all love him for keeping this free - when I'm done studiying and get a decent job, I'm gonna donate abuch of money to all the authors of free programs, or buy them stuff on the wish lists... This software is well written, and very very very USEFUL.

Douglas Williams
wrote at 12/16/2000

Big Clock is DYNAMITE! This makes a Palm do what a Palm should. The 4 world clocks + multiple timers are outstanding. Highly recommended to anyone who wants more than the standard time/alarm display function. Thanks, and keep up the good work!

Buddy King
wrote at 11/21/2000

That was from v2.7 to v2.8, not v2.6 to v2.7, sorry about the confusion.

Buddy King
wrote at 11/21/2000

When I update from v2.6 to v2.7. The previous settings of alarmlist and bigclock data were erased! and I had to reenter them again. need some work.

Jon Dee
wrote at 11/19/2000

Fantastic and FREE ! I bought Clock, but I'm now using Big Clock instead - great software. Thanks for making it free :O)

David Jacobs
wrote at 11/19/2000

The best Clock/Calendar/Timer program just keeps getting better!! Way to go Jens. Thanks for keeping it free.

Kaerrie Simons
wrote at 11/14/2000

This software is very useful... particularly for setting backup alarms for wake up calls on business travel and as extra insurance for important meetings when you're just too involved in what you're working on to pay attention to the time. And the world clock is useful for being considerate of the time zone of an international office or client. I can't believe this software is free!

Dennis Mctown
wrote at 11/14/2000

wow! with this, i threw away my analog alarm clock. very useful. a must download. i just hope that all the other programmers could be as generous as this guy Jens. The world is a better place with guys like you. I haven't found any bugs myself in this program.

Dan Seliber
wrote at 11/04/2000

Big Clock is a very useful function! It combinds a clock, world clock, alarms, and timers! I'd estimate all that to be 30-50 dollars worth of stuff for FREE! A must-download!

Bill Whelan
wrote at 10/22/2000

Just downloaded it to my PalmIIIc. Looks real good. Plan to use it as a travel alarm clock. Looking forward to the color version. Good job Jens. As a suggestion-could use alittle more HELP info

Mattias Lindgren
wrote at 10/22/2000

This is an application worth to download. The little calender in the upperright is fantastic. I've got only one negative thing to say about this software, I would suggest the developer to make an extra application with just the calender as a Desktop Application (DA). Download this software, it's great!!!

mike cale
wrote at 10/21/2000

hectic display but wow,good piece, I can fine tune my own alarm! anyone got a recipe for a very loud alarm? mail me at mcmach1@hotmail.com

Chris Fisanick
wrote at 09/01/2000

This program is so good that I understand 3Com has bundled it with the new m100. Among its many uses: When my travel alarm gave up its ghost, I simply didn't replace it. BigClock works perfectly in that capacity, especially since I can program in my own snooze alarm by setting the two alarms five minutes apart. Jens deserves the highest praise. You rarely get something for nothing, and you never get anything this good.

James Burton
wrote at 08/18/2000

I work as engineering dispatcher in a major hotel in Las Vegas, and there are several tasks that need to be done at certain times on certain days, many for certain time periods. BigClock takes all the hassle out of it for me, even to being told NOT to sound alarms on my days off! I have become incredibly dependent on it. My thanks to the developer!

Jens Rupp
wrote at 08/07/2000

Hi Short note on the "easy local time" change. This is a bug that did sneak into V2.7. It is already fixed for V2.8 which will feature color support, label history and some other improvements. I know of the "Battery Level Hack" problem, and as far as i know there is a newer version of it (a bit different name) that fixes the problem. Jens P.S.: Thanks to all who gave BigClock a 5 Star rating!

Blake J
wrote at 08/07/2000

I upgraded from v2.5 and all the new features and bug fixes seem right on target. Mr. Rupp does an incredible service to Palm users. However, I have to agree with Glenn Fink on the point that it is now too easy to reset local time on your Palm with BigClock 2.7. I think a simple "locking" option like you have used in the past could be an improvement. I have one minor incompatibility to report as well. Battery Level Hack v1.2 causes the BigClock calendar display's Thursday column digits to be transmuted into alien looking characters I did not know existed! Has anyone else noticed that? Other than these minor glitches I still have BigClock assigned to my to do list button.

Glenn Fink
wrote at 08/06/2000

BigClock works well, but I found it was too easy to accidentally set your Palm's local time. Also the tapping interface for setting a clock is less intuitive than a keypad or grafitti interface.

John Postle
wrote at 08/05/2000

This is one of the best Palm programmes I have seen. I now use it instead of my alarm clock. It is also really handy leaving it on in the cradle at work since it shows the time in large numbers!

G S
wrote at 08/01/2000

The layout and use is very functional. I like the design so that you can use your fingers to activate the buttons onscrean and not have to yank out the stylus every time you want to use it. However, unless it's just me, I have set several alarms and I have watched the time roll by on more than one occasion and the alarm did not kick off. It also did not work when the pilot was off. It would chirp away when I turned it on but that didn't serve much of a purpose for me.

BRYAN GARRETT
wrote at 07/25/2000

IF ONLY ALL APPLICATIONS WERE THIS EASILY READ. I OFTEN GET HEADACHES IF I LOOK AT MY PALM TOO LONG. MAYBE IT'S THE CHILD IN ME BUT I THINK THIS IS A GOOD IDEA.

Pat Hills
wrote at 07/17/2000

The most used app on my Palm. My default app when the palm is in the craddle and I end up with the best desk clock in the company :-) So good infact that replaced my ToDo button after using it for just a day.

Bert Holmer
wrote at 07/10/2000

Big Clock has been a "standard application" for the palm for a long time, a program you would expect as a part of the operating system of an organizer. The screen redraw after alarm - bug of the last version has now been fixed. Everything seems to work fine now. Only the hour indicator of the analog clock still makes a big jump to the next hour exactly at XX:00:00 which is a bit confusing during the last few minutes of the hour (if it,s 11:55 you think it's 10:55). I prefer the digital face, anyway.

Tiffany Passias
wrote at 07/09/2000

First and LAST program I need to find to exactly what I want! Thank you for an excellent alarm - I need to take pills every day and this is the only good program (AND FREE) one I could find!! Thank you for the timer - I hate when I burn my food. And the super-large clock makes it beautiful!! Thanks again for making my life easier!

Arkady Kofman
wrote at 07/08/2000

Here are some Alarms Ideas: Avoid getting a parking ticket when parked at the meter. Repark the car for Alternate Side or the street parking(NYC - USA!), otherwise pay a $50 ticket. Obviously... getting up in the morning. If you get too sleepy at night and forget to brush and floss, here is your reminder. Keep your teeth longer. If you only can spend short time at a store etc, the alarm will remind you when it's time to leave. Never miss a TV or Radio show, train, flight, boat, school bus, bank, cleaners, etc.

Arkady Kofman
wrote at 07/08/2000

Perfect in the kitchen. No more guessing when spaghetti is done(12min for me, if puts it into boiling water). Timing phone calls, lessons, dog walks, running, you name it!!! I just wish IIIx itself had a louder alarm. Free?!!! A must have! The author is definitely on a LOVE THY NEIGHBOR MISSION!!! God Bless YOU, Jens Rupp!!!

B. Grant
wrote at 05/31/2000

I love BigClock. I believe it is the most used program on my Visor. I have no copmplaints but would like to offer a suggestion. The Innopak vibrating alarm was recently introduced. Is there anyway to redirect BigClock alarms to the vibrating alarm. Thanks and continue to make a great product!

Richard Banham
wrote at 05/25/2000

I have been using BigClock for a long time now on my Palm Pilot 5000 (yes there are still some out there!). It works fabulously and keeps getting better with each new release. I will be getting a Palm Vx shortly and this is definitely one program I will be keeping. Great to see freeware still happening in the Palm world.

Beverly Kurtin
wrote at 05/22/2000

Great Launcher! I can now replace a few other utilities with this 200k program. The only problem I find is it take some time to launch and switch between programs (have already disable "Dynamic windows" and I am using a Vx). Please speed up launching the launcher. (Pun not-intended):>

Tricia Rodriguez
wrote at 05/21/2000

Wonderful product! Serves so many uses! And it is free too! Highly recommended!

Shane Burgess
wrote at 05/14/2000

WOW! An excellent program, and freeware to boot! I use BigClock as my default alarm clock, and I use it everyday. It is an invaluable program and is constantly being updated. And did I mention it is freeware?

Linda Smith
wrote at 05/14/2000

Great program, I love it and use it everyday. Keep up the great work!

Henry Reyes
wrote at 05/12/2000

I usually don't feel the need to write a review, but BigClock is definitely a very good program. I use it regularly for board games, taking pulse, adding fish to my tank, and anything that needs short timing. Excellent program, my compliments to the developer. God bless you.

Pete Kerr
wrote at 05/06/2000

it's replaced my todo list button. that's how good it is. THE essential palm program, and it's freeware! A simple idea done with style. Genius.

Anders Karlsk?s
wrote at 04/30/2000

Excellent program!!! The alarm function with several different setups is brilliant and l just love the look of the clock itself. Keep up the good work!!!!

Anthony Max
wrote at 04/14/2000

One of the best program, ever. It is constantly being updated. And Most importantly- remained as freeware. Greatest Appreciation!

Joel Suplido
wrote at 04/10/2000

***** another 5 stars for this program. It's very useful and is still being updated despite being a freeware. Good job Jens Rupp!

Mike Comerford
wrote at 04/09/2000

I have been using a version of Big Clock since I first got into Palm computing around 2 years ago, based on the recommendation of a friend. It is the ONLY application that I continually check for upgrades on, just so that I don't miss out on anything that is better than the best. Big Clock is a brilliant piece of kit and a must have on my palm. TEN STARS !!

Mark Steele
wrote at 04/09/2000

Freeware ! Its too good for that, one word , no , two words "Get it", its a must have. It replaced my bedclock, my workdesk clock, its the best peice of software on the Palm !!!

Jim West
wrote at 04/09/2000

This is FREE???!!! Hard to believe you can get something this good for nothing. Great program. I really like how you have total control over the features. Keep up the good work!

Bruce Casner
wrote at 04/09/2000

I travel between time zones frequently. Having this program available makes my life a lot easier. Thanks!

Nik Vaughn
wrote at 04/09/2000

The best freeware clock there is.

Marc Raveneau
wrote at 04/07/2000

This is one of the best freeware apps available and quite useful. I really can't add anything more to the noteworthy yet accurate praise given by the prior reviewers. The only request I have is to build in the option to disable the auto shut off when timing events. Possibility for the next release?????

J Christian
wrote at 03/25/2000

Very helpful application. Highly recommended.

Nir Nussbaum
wrote at 02/08/2000

A great program. I wake up with it every morning, and even when I don't wake up, it keeps ringing until I do. it has all the features I wanted. AND FREE! Well done.

Miguel Genao
wrote at 02/08/2000

Just one word.....EXCELLENT

Bill Linder
wrote at 01/27/2000

I Down loaded this several days ago and it works as described. It is terrific. I will use it on the road as an alarm clock and to keep track of other time zones. Tnanks

Priscilla Yu
wrote at 01/20/2000

BigClock is one of the most useful applications on my Palm. I travel a lot and NEVER have to worry about bringing an alarm clock because I use BigClock. Definitely a MUST HAVE and a recommend-to-a friend app.

Shaun Phillips
wrote at 01/19/2000

Great app, has woken me up one more than one key occasion when I have slept through the regular alarm. Great for travelling.

John Watson
wrote at 01/12/2000

One of the best freeware programs for the palm OS. It is one of the most used programs on my Visor. A must have.

Andy R
wrote at 01/08/2000

MUST have for every PalmPilot... use this a LOT to remind me of appointments, time events, and such. Probably the best FREEWARE program out there!! :)

K. Richard Pixley
wrote at 01/04/2000

Tight program, excellent functionality, perfect license agreement. :-). This program is a MUST HAVE for every Palm device.

Ronald Braken
wrote at 01/02/2000

Nice clock, nice "lay out"and very easy to use. What irritates me now is the year: 00 and not 2000! Perhaps something for the next version....

Kevin Lo
wrote at 12/19/1999

A must for all Palms. Large font makes it easy to use and read. Love the simple and intuitive interface.

Jude Mansilla
wrote at 12/19/1999

Jens, thank you so much for making what may be one of the most useful freeware Palm apps around. What makes it particularly useful is the ease of the user interface--reminds me a bit of something I might find on my old Newton MessagePad 2100. Thanks again!

Joao PP
wrote at 12/15/1999

Good, but too complicated for a watch. Too much buttons to press. You should make a down version with less clocks, less alarms and a lot less buttons.

Andrew Tan
wrote at 12/13/1999

BigClock is an excellent program. I think it should be given a 6-star award instead of five, simply because this program is an wonder. This is a MUST program to download. You have all my support.

Hakan Turkun
wrote at 12/13/1999

Big clock is the best timepiece type program, not only because but also it is very userfiendly. Thanks for making such a nice application

Henrique Aretz
wrote at 12/11/1999

A must-have software! Download now and use it!

Dean Wight
wrote at 11/19/1999

Add me to all the others praising BigClock. It was the first program I reinstalled when I upgraded to a Palm V. It's easy on my middle-aged eyes and has a cute name (my kids are always asking, "What does BigClock say?") Assign BigClock to the memo pad button and throw away your watch.

Turgut Kulac
wrote at 11/19/1999

BigClock is the WINNER. I am an amateur pilot and we used my Palm as a chronometer at the national air rally championship. In air rally timing is everything. You declare the timing of each leg in advance, and you have to elapse each leg on time, every second counts. My navigator used BIGCLOCK and we are the winner doing 7 seconds better than the second best. Thank you guys :)

Michael Comerford
wrote at 11/01/1999

I have been using Big Clock in its various releases for over a year now, and it is without doubt the very best of what is available for the 'III. I have beta tested a few other time products, but keep coming back to this one for its numerous brilliant features. It is one of the few apps that I keep backed up to floppy and carry with me incase I crash my 'III and have to reset the hard way. Thanks Bill - nothing short of Brilliant !!! I'd give it more stars if I was able to.

Bill Walker
wrote at 10/21/1999

This is the best Clock program out there folks, A must have. Download and try it! Thanks Bill

Les Faby
wrote at 09/28/1999

One of two must-haves for the Palm (the other is DateBk3). I no longer carry a watch. Having a display this large makes it easy to see the time. I also use the world time when I travel. The fact that it is FREE is unbelievably generous: the quality, design and utility of this clock beats Rolex. I have it launched via the right-most button since I use it more than MemoPad.

Richard Kittell
wrote at 09/24/1999

I registered the font changer ($10) just so Mr. Rupp would get some dough for his work. This freeware app blows the doors off of everything else for the Palm, including the ones wanting real $$ up front. The layout architecture lets you have it your way - if you want a countdown timer on every page you can have it. Great stuff!

Jeff Burkholder
wrote at 08/27/1999

As a commercial photographer, I have always wanted a time that can do dual times. I have to count down multiple times for polariods all the time. Now, I just wish BigClock had 4 countdown timers in it. I just had a shoot where I did 5 polaroids and sure could use 90 seconds 4 times. Ask for the world and sometimes you get Ethiopia. Great software!!

Jesper Ib
wrote at 03/31/1999

A very, very good clock/timer/alarm. A simple but customizable interface and several alarm options which I use to the full extent, as I have to wake up at different times during the week. I especially like the way it combines timer and stopwatch into the same screen, simply by letting the user select whether to let the clock count up or down. A very good Palm-like solution. Screens could be a little more sexy to look at, for instance by using a nicer typeface. But all in all, one of my favorite Palm apps.

Quasar *
wrote at 03/24/1999

Big Clock can be a useful tool to the Pilot user if he or she needs a utility that can sound multiple alarms and is in need of a good countdown/countup timer. The interface is clean and simple and the various modes of adjustment for the timers, alarms and dual time zones are easy to use. But this is not a program for everyone. As it stands, most users will probably be already using their DateBook app for the alarm feature. Big Clock can be a useful tool for those of you who need to be reminded daily of certain timed events (bathroom breaks, feeding your Iquana, changing your underwear?). The countdown timer is great for keeping track of the parking meter time. The only "flaw" in this program is the lack of a world time database in which you might have been able to select the second time zone featured on the display. Also, it would have been nice to have been able to lable the second time zone instead of having it read the generic "world time". All in all, a simple but effective clock/alarm program.

Francis Lo
wrote at 03/22/1999

Since its first release of v1.x, BigClock is still the best free clock/timer program - with features that can other paid sharewares feel embarrassed. The user has a lot of freedom in customising the layout of virtually everything on each page, even the alarm sounds can be customised. Very cool and convenient way of setting time and alarms, plus the flexibility to define multiple time in big digits. Despite all these features, the software maintains a small footprint by avoid the massive data for auto DST, or country time zone settings ( but users normally knows the setting themselves for those countries / cities they want to set ). It even work in ROM ! Works well with Screecher too ( apart from Tale Light). One should try the font changer for added USD10 - this will patch the program with whatever fonts you got on the windows, and show your selected fonts on your Palm !! And you can change the fonts over and over again by patching through the windows font changer program !! Good fun. This is really great piece of freeware. Good work.

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