Customer Reviews

Amco Double Digital Timer

5 star:		(15)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

After two inferior timers, I put my obsessive-compulsive tendencies to work on finding the perfect (quality, ease-of-use, styling, pricepoint) kitchen timer. I think this is about as close as you can come. I disagree with the reviewer who thought it looked cheap and gave it only 3 stars before even trying it out. Although the timer is about twice as heavy as the last one I tried out, the magnet is very strong so no problem putting it on the stove or fridge (it practically jumps on). Although I'm keeping the illustrated instruction booklet handy, so far it's been totally intuitive and I haven't referred to instructions at all - even using both timers. Oh, and then there's that: TWO timers, one with hours - up to 99 hours, in fact. Solid, easy, stylish little machine, and with amazon's free shipping and only one battery needed, practically a bargain. The color is lighter than the picture, a light grey, and the magnet/belt clip is the same construction as a different-brand timer I tried that broke almost immediately. So far, so good on this one, though, and I've used it alot more than the one that broke. Oh, and another disagreement with the 3* reviewer: the alarm is LOUD!

I purchased this timer so I could time things wherever I was. I liked the idea that it could time 2 intervals at a time. I have used it for several months and have found it to work flawlessly. It is clipped to a stationary item which holds it up for easy viewing. The desired time is easy to set up and stop. The adequately-loud alarm sounds for a few minutes, but eventually turns off without my intervention.

Superior Quality, Easy to use, Strong magnet holds on frig or stove. Highly recommended addition to any kitchen.

Well made, well designed timer. It replaced a timer that had two timers which used the same display. This one is much easier to use with separate displays for each timer. The times are very easy to set or reset. I especially like that the timer will set itself to the original time after it counts down - then just a punch of one button to have it count down again ( great feature for pancakes, grilled sandwiches, etc. ). The magnet is very strong - I keep it on my range hood. The signal is a little bit "weak", but not bad enough to affect my rating. I like that it uses a AAA battery. My last timer used one of the little hearing-aid like batteries - hard to find a replacement. Though it's mentioned in the item description, be sure to note that one of the timers is minutes/seconds only, the other hours/minutes/seconds.

I've been hunting for a decent kitchen timer for several months. My trusty triple timer finally gave up the ghost, but that model was no longer made, and the replacement version received generally poor reviews. The Amco Double Digital Time does everything I want, does it well, and looks real nice while doing it (or even when it's not doing it!) At first I was reluctant to "downgrade" from a triple timer to a double, but honestly, I can't remember the last time I actually used all three timers at once. I think the Amco timer is going to fill the need perfectly. The design is excellent...the magnet is strong and easily sticks to the range hood, or it stands nicely on a countertop without any difficulty. So far, I can't think of anything to complain about, and that's unusual for me!

This timer gathers together the best of all timers I've ever used.

PRO's

!. It's sturdy, well constructed

2. It's ring is loud enough for me to hear in in all the rooms of my one bedroom condo. The first time it rang, I thought it was my smoke detector going off. The reviewer who said it wasn't loud enough most likely has a larger house. I have carried it with me when I have done things like taking out the trash.

3. You can set one side for a time you use often, like the 5 minutes for my tea, and when you turn it off, it automatically resets itself for 5 minutes.

4. It makes a great travel alarm.

5. It has a very strong magnet

6. It's very intuitive to use. I have yet to read the instructions.

7. It uses an AAA battery, No more having to try to match the battery.

8. It seems to have an unlimited ability to set very precise times. I've never had a timer that had seconds before.

9. It's very worth the extra money. I've found the timer that meets my needs.

10 It was shipped in a reasonable time.

CON's

The only thing I wish was different was that the stainless steel color looks out of place in my purple and white kitchen. I wish it came in white, but this is a very minor issue.

Buy it, I love it, and so may you.

This alarm is loud and as a duel alarm worth the money. Would definitely recommend.

The operation of this timer is very simple. I also like the different beeps, making a distinction between the two timers. The only reason I didn't give this a five, there is a clip on the back which allows you to set it on a counter and once you close the clip, there is a magnet which allows you to hang on a metal object. The clip is rather small in comparison to the size of the timer and if it's left hanging on the refrigerator in our case, once you begin to push the buttons, the timer rocks since the buttons are to each side of the clip, that's located on the backside. This may not make much sense, but I would buy another timer and I'll figure out a way to balance out the back to avoid the rocking while pressing buttons.

Like others, I bought this (expensive) timer based on the attractive picture and positive reviews. On getting and using it, I would call it good, but not great. It is clear from other reviews that there is a quality control problem with the loudness of the "beep." Some loud, some not. Mine gives out a weak "squeek" which I can not hear from any distance or with the TV on (I do have a moderate high frequency hearing loss). On the other hand, were I to use it in public (I am a member of toastmasters), I wish the squeek could be turned off; it can't. And, while they were at it, it would have been nice to be able to count up, not just down; it can't. To answer one criticism from another reviewer, if one holds the buttons down for a few seconds, like many timers, it races through the numbers; it is not necessary to push the button 45 times to reach 45 minutes. Bottom line: very good, but doesn't have everything I would like to make it 5 stars.

This timer is my most valuable tool. I am recent LAP band recipient and this handy little timer has helped me re-train myself to eat slower. It is small enough to fit into an eye glass case. I actually bought 2 of them!