There are other, similar models on DX now.
So, I decided to buy this wired remote: http://cgi.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280531705707&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT .
It is no the cheapest in the market, but by using various cables, it is compatible with virtually every camera available. Cables must be purchased separately at € 5, but this particular vendor is offering to include one extra for free, so that I can use it for both 7D and G11 / my gf's EOS 550D .
The remote includes all the timer/aperture/sequence features I mentioned above. Also, it is farly compact and fits my bag.
Phottix sells it as well:
http://www.phottix.com/wired-remotes/phottixr-nikos-digital-timer-remote.htmlAnd here are two small reviews
http://martybugs.net/blog/blog.cgi/gear/PhottixNikosDigitalTimerRemote.htmlhttp://mattharrisphotography.co.uk/blog/my-blog/review-phottixnikosThis is also a nice one, I think: http://cgi.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220663617691&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
but I think I am going with the "Nikos".