PrePoch is a homebrew application and like many other homebrew applications it's developed as a first release with a very simple design and a singular objective, tracking times for running laps, biking, etc.
The program includes a touchscreen friendly interface, however the output of information is lacking any real style. Keep reading to learn more and to see a screenshot from the program.
As I mentioned the program offers simplicity in design. In fact the program only has one screen which is used for starting the timer, stopping the timer and even for viewing the various lap or "split" times you create while using the program.
Here's a PrePoch screenshot:
As you'll notice the "Stop" button is a large red offering, that button occurs in the screenshot because a timer was being implemented, otherwise it would be a large green button, both of which are large and finger friendly. Next to that option is the "Split" button, this is the option I pressed to break up each "lap" or individual time. On the left side of the output the program then shows the overall time, while the right side in parenthesis shows how much time was added since you hit the "Split" button. This is a great option if you want to see how much you slow down for each mile marker of your run or simply to check out how objects slow down or speed up overtime.
My only issue with the output was that the number readouts are all crammed on the right side of the screen, a better table implementation could have been utilized to take up the entire bottom part of the screen, while better defining total vs. added time.
I did however appreciate the addition of the "thousandths" timing which hasn't been offered on any of the other Pre Stopwatches I've tested to date.
I use to avoid simple programs, simply because their isn't a whole lot to "review" with these applications. However many readers have reached out to me and pointed out that sometimes the most simplistic applications can be the most useful. In the case of timing activities this is definitely the case with PrePoch. Whether timing swimming laps or laps around the race track, this is a great application that can help you ditch your standard stopwatch in place of your WebOS Smartphone.
Users can download the program from the PreCentral repository section and it's 100% free, of course the developer will take donations if you choose to offer one.
It may not be the most exciting application offered for the Pre, but its simple to use and offers decent output with touchscreen friendly buttons. If you need a stopwatch on your Palm Pre or other WebOS devices, this is a simple yet efficient offering.