Taylor Digital Minute/Second Timer
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Taylor Digital Minute/Second Timer
Customer Review: Works for Me
Summary: 4 Stars
What the other reviewers are saying about the low sound quality is true, you will not be able to hear the beep if you are in another room. However, it works for me since I use this timer to time myself in practice exams. I am usually in the library studying, and of course timing myself and it does not usually bother the people around me.
You can hold the minutes and seconds button down to silently set the time instead of hearing a beep for each min/sec pressed. The plastic face will eventually be scratched with wear and tear.
Cons:
-No-name cheap battery
-The magnet on the back is attached to the battery lid, and the lid, while not having a cheap-feel, still seems like it can chip or break, whereas than you would need some tape.
-The battery lid will also suffer from the constant pulling of the magnet away from whatever it's sticking to, meaning the lid isn't as secure as it could be
-No on/off switch, so the battery will drain...but I don't think it needs that much juice to function
Pros:
-The magnet on the back is strong
-Small, convenient, works as expected
-Good price (I've seen some other ones out there that is better, like faberware, but you can't beat $5)
-The wire-band resistance thingy for the clip is also strong, so you can clip it on anything deems fit and it will stay
I only gave it a 4 out of 5 because I've had it only for a couple of weeks. After some more time, I'll come back and give it a 3 or 5 out of 5 depending on how well it keeps.
Customer Review: Countdown Timer for the Sports Enthusiast
Summary: 4 Stars
This Taylor timer has three clearly marked buttons and a large visual display. These features make it an attractive choice for people who do not want a whole lot of bells and whistles. I have used this timer for two years as a handheld stopwatch in physical workouts to measure the duration of martial arts stances. I have also used it for testing and timing sparring matches.
Features include:
*Count in ascending or descending order.
*Select time in seconds or in minutes for countdown. (up to 99 Min. 59 sec.)
*Hold down the Second or Minute button to select the number quickly.
*Audible beep confirmation when it hits zero.
*Automatically resets to preset time at completion; stop & restart for time-outs.
This timer has a memory feature that allows me to punch the START button, and it will count down the same interval (say 3 minutes, 45 seconds) over and over again. It will CLEAR when I hold down the Minutes and Seconds buttons simultaneously.
It has a magnetic clip on its backplate. I do not use the magnet, just clip it to my belt. Not recommended for kitchen use. It cannot be dropped in boiling water, and the beep is very quiet. Sticky, greasy fingers would probably gum up the front buttons and slip on them. I use my old faithful mechanical wheel Mirro in the kitchen.
Downside:
*Flimsy backplate to hold batteries in place.
*No power shut off button.
*Instructions are printed on the package instead of on a separate sheet.
Customer Review: The designer never used this timer
Summary: 1 Stars
This compact, attractive, inexpensive timer has several flaws that make it practically unusable.
- The numbers are so tall and skinny that they're hard to read. In addition, they're recessed quite deeply into the cutout in the case, so that if you tilt the timer just a little bit up or down, the tops or bottoms of the numbers are cut off.
- There's no button for resetting the time to 0. You have to press two other buttons at once, a clunky arrangement for a function you use all the time.
- The alarm is too soft to hear from more than one room away. (I replaced the battery it came with, but that didn't help.)
- When you set the timer on its stand on the kitchen counter, the face is nearly vertical, so you can't read it when standing and looking down at it from normal height. When you close the stand and stick it to a vertical surface (like the range hood) using the magnet, the face angles downward about 15 degrees, and again you can't read it.
- The magnet is too weak to hold it securely. The timer tends to slip and rotate. If you press a button while it's stuck to something, the magnet releases and the timer falls off. You ALWAYS have to use two hands to do anything with it.
I wanted to like this timer, but it's a complete loser.
Customer Review: For the price, nothing beats it
Summary: 5 Stars
Ok, I've owned this timer for about 2 years now. My daughter dropped it, actually, let me rephrase that, THREW it on the floor numerous times from her highchair.
It's still ticking.
I'm not encouraging people to start dropping their timers, but this guy is not that fragile.
For the reviewer that says he has to press it past "99:59" to reset, one word: "Instructions"
I don't recall the clock feature stated, but there is a stopwatch feature. (hit the "start/stop" when the timer's reset). I used it to time how long it takes boil 4 cups of water (among other things), so I can use that time as a reference.
My one gripe is the small magnet in the back. Because the buttons are on the side, you have to use 2 hands to keep it from falling off. Kinda a pain when one had is dirty (My solution is to keep it on the edge, so I can use my thumb to press the button and 2 fingers on the back to keep it from falling).
All in all, a good $5 timer.
Customer Review: Great Little Timer
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not sure why others have given this little timer such poor reviews. I have owned 3 of these timers and have liked each one. I'm now purchasing 2 more. I use one in my classroom, use one for baking at home and my daugher uses one for timing her homework, husband uses one for timing while he grills. There are so many uses and many, many times I've had more than one going at a time to time various foods that are cooking but need different timers (which is why I'm ordering more). I have NEVER had any problems with these timers and I've dropped them on the floor alot too. The magnet is strong and it doesn't spin on my frig. I love it's size since I can put it in my pocket while I'm doing other things and waiting for the timer to go off. Personally I like the fact that it resets itself to the previous time, this is very handy when grilling and a feature that my family uses constantly.
All in all this is a very nice little timer. Basic, easy to use, and holds up well.