Timer Alternative for Canon 300D 350D 400D 450D Rebel

For the second Jury of my "Sali Pazari" Project I wanted to make a time lapsed video.
There's a die for gadget for this purpose. Canon TC-80N3 Timer Remote Control.

But as usual, there were problems ahead of me:

1) It's not compatible with my Canon 400D or known as Rebel XTI.
I've searched for the input values(V,I) of my camera. It's compatible with the Canon TC-80N3 output but the socket needed to be changed with a 3/32" connector.
With the chart below doing some soldering seemed to work for me..



2) Expensive for a one time project. $140 + s&h from US and nearly €160 retailed here.
I've found the Chinese Vendor Aputure which produces imitation of TC-80N3. Contacted them if they could build me one with the specified connection.
The answer was yes!(Now they also sell it this way)
Solving both my problems for $29.99 + s&h!!!


Tested and it works like a CHARM!!! Now all I need is a shiny sky at 5:30 am on this Friday!!
--edit--08.06.10--
I see this article gets a lot of attention. If there is anything you want to ask about this gadget, just shoot in the comments. And I'll be answering all..
Thanks again for reading!