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Control indoor and holiday lighting automatically with an attractive timer that programs just like an alarm clock. For the discerning customer, the Easy to Set timer combines function, style and value. Timex It takes a licking and keeps on ticking.
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59 of 64 people found the following review helpful
I bought five of these units about six months ago and used each as a timer to prevent my cordless phones from overcharging. I have five Panasonic cordless phones stationed throughout the house and they really only need to charge about 3 hours per day, rather than 24 hours per day.
Six months later, not one -- not one -- of them is still working. They all died within a few months of use.
This is junk. Don't buy it.
Six months later, not one -- not one -- of them is still working. They all died within a few months of use.
This is junk. Don't buy it.
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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The Timex electronic timer is a convenient gadget for controlling lights and appliances. With basic functions such as current time and a single event timer, the Timex electronic timer can easily control one or more electrical devices.
Unfortunately, this particular timer is lacking in a few areas, which would otherwise make it simpler and more powerful. For example, it would be helpful to have a set of colored LEDs indicating the timer's event status and override status. Being a wall timer, which effectively locates the user interface very close to an electrical outlet, it can be difficult to reach. "Table" electronic timers are much easier to place as the interface is located several feet from the IN (power) and OUT (control) receptacles via an electrical cord with one extra conductor.
With the recent focus in energy conservation, consumers are often using electronic timers to reduce their electrical usage. In my case, I use my timer as a third alarm clock. Connected to a very powerful full-spectrum light box(Sunray by Sunbox), it is set to fill up my bedroom with light, five minutes before my alarm clock(s) are set to go off. Additionally, it engages a powerful speaker system connected to a digital audio source. In this arrangement, the timer serves as a multi-sensory wakeup tool.
While the design appears solid and robust, I have not been happy with its longevity. About a year after purchasing the timer, it stopped working. There is no physical damage. Moreover, opening the unit revealed no fuse nor obviously damaged components. This isn't a problem, however, as I have decided to upgrade to a table electronic timer for easier access.
Pros
Simple
Compact
Sleek design
Cons
Ambiguous status (especially from more than 18 inches away)
Only One Event
Lack of Durability
Possibly Inaccessible
Lack of clear status indication
Unfortunately, this particular timer is lacking in a few areas, which would otherwise make it simpler and more powerful. For example, it would be helpful to have a set of colored LEDs indicating the timer's event status and override status. Being a wall timer, which effectively locates the user interface very close to an electrical outlet, it can be difficult to reach. "Table" electronic timers are much easier to place as the interface is located several feet from the IN (power) and OUT (control) receptacles via an electrical cord with one extra conductor.
With the recent focus in energy conservation, consumers are often using electronic timers to reduce their electrical usage. In my case, I use my timer as a third alarm clock. Connected to a very powerful full-spectrum light box(Sunray by Sunbox), it is set to fill up my bedroom with light, five minutes before my alarm clock(s) are set to go off. Additionally, it engages a powerful speaker system connected to a digital audio source. In this arrangement, the timer serves as a multi-sensory wakeup tool.
While the design appears solid and robust, I have not been happy with its longevity. About a year after purchasing the timer, it stopped working. There is no physical damage. Moreover, opening the unit revealed no fuse nor obviously damaged components. This isn't a problem, however, as I have decided to upgrade to a table electronic timer for easier access.
Pros
Simple
Compact
Sleek design
Cons
Ambiguous status (especially from more than 18 inches away)
Only One Event
Lack of Durability
Possibly Inaccessible
Lack of clear status indication
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Firs of all I rarely write negative reviews, but this deserves it. I bought one of these, and within a week it stopped working. While it was working it was fine, but one day it just stopped working all together and the LCD went blank. I returned it, and got a new one, and the new one stopped working within 2 days. Same result. There no reason for the malfunction as it was being used to control a 25 watt light. The Non LCD one by timex worked for a month and stopped working properly (the time was always off, even when adjusted). Try to find a different brand timer
Most Recent Customer Reviews
broke after two months
This product broke after only two months of light-duty use. I am contacting Timex support and expect to get a replacement at no cost. We'll see...
Published 9 days ago by Joey Pruett
Did not work at all; returned for refund
My husband bought this for its digital presentation, given that standard timers often make a slight buzzing noise that annoys him. Read more
Published 27 days ago by KC
one good, one bad
Replacing a similar item that had worked well (and is easy to set). Needed to buy 2 - in order to get free shipping. Pretty good deal. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Foster
Electronic Timer
This is the best timer that I have ever brought. It is very easy to set and has battery backup. Great price on an excellent product. I even purchase two of them for my sister.
Published 4 months ago by R. Ayers
DOA
Arrived DOA. What more can I say. Piece of junk!! Buy another brand. Not Amazons fault. Should have read previous reviews.
Published 5 months ago by Gary Barsetti
Lousy item, worse service
Of the five I purchased, two were DOA. I sent the two defective units to the "repair center" listed on the manual. They were returned today, that facility has closed. Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. Reising
Faulty Times Digital Timer
I bought two of these timers in spite of seeing the negative reviews. Neither one worked right from the start. Read more
Published 5 months ago by JKfromNV
Junk
If you're looking for a cheap timer, this one is for you. The first one I bought died within a few months of purchase and Target would not replace it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Muggs Young
Defective
I ordered 2 of these. When they arrived only one work. The vendor was very cooperative and sent me a new one ... it did not work ... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Roy
Why people think it breaks.
There are two circumstances that can make you think the device is broken. (1) Inadvertantly getting into "manual off" mode. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Herbert J. Ward
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