Others say...

"The designer never used this timer"
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.

"Simple to use timer."
Easy to use. No frills. One nice feature is it will also count "up" as well as "down." Loud alarm. Excellent.

"Arrived Broken"
The LCD was broken when the product arrived. One of the numbers would not display. Aside from that, the product felt very cheap. I guess if it had arrived in working condition it would be worth the six bucks (hence the 2 stars), but I had to go buy something better.

"Great item"
I have been using this timer for about a year now and it's perfect. I love the stand and the magnet back and the clip for my pocket. Works well in any situation I am in. Great for kids time-outs too.

"Digital Timer for Exercise Motivation"
I lost my previous timer and didn't exercise that day. I had been exercising for nearly three years (except for sickness). After several more days, I had to have another.

I mix up my cardio, but want a minimum of 30 minutes. With the timer, I can set it for the 30 minutes, then it beeps when I reach my goal. Or I can leave it at 0, start it and work out.

I like the large digits. I can see it without having to stop (my work out). I don't think I can ever do without it. And it's not a complicated piece, just three buttons, clearly marked, and a two-button combination to clear. Nothing else to learn.

My timer also helps me to slow down my Weight Training routine (for maximum benefit). Besides exercise, I use it to push myself to do other chores I don't care for. I really this timer.