Presto 04213 Electronic Digital Timer, White

I like everything about it. I choose this because my therapy class use this brand.

Simple timer, works well, would buy again.....

I've had two of these previously and both lasted for years of fairly heavy use. As the second of the two was faltering, I ordered another and put it in a drawer so I'd have one ready when the old one finally gave up. Bad plan - new one didn't work. After checking the battery, which was fine, I assumed the timer was defective and since the return date was long past, I grudgingly tossed it and ordered another.Defunct timer #2 arrived. That was one dud too many, so I called their customer service. Very pleasant customer service person: "Did you remove the little plastic cling sheet?" Me: what little plastic cling sheet? She: Over the numbers. They often fit tight and are hard to see."It was also hard to pick off but once that was done, Bingo! - timer was ready to go. I suggested they should probably add "Remove plastic cling sheet covering numbers" to the instruction sheet. She: "That should be #5 on your sheet." Me: "There are only 4 items on my sheet." She apologized and said some of the old inserts, which only had #s 1-4, were apparently still circulating. She also said that calls about defective new timers weren't infrequent.So: if you think your new timer is defective, heed the headline above. Oh, yeah, the review: sturdy, long-lasting little timer with a strong magnet so it doesn't slip down on frig. Unlike some buyers, I love the loud buzzer because it means I can hear it throughout the house and don't have to hover near the kitchen.

Update, 11/2/2019. After extended use, I've found this timer to be very convenient if and only if:1. You are timing a low number of minutes (ideally, five or fewer) and no seconds (so you do not endure the repeated beeping for each minute and second as you set the starting time).2. Or, you ALWAYS let the timer run down to zero, never stopping it early (so it automatically resets to the starting time when it counts down all the way to zero).3. Or, you use it as a stopwatch, not as a count-down timer (the device does provide this option; just press the start button when the timer is set to zero). In this case you don't have to set a starting time and endure the beeping criticized in my original review.It turns out there are situations in which this is exactly what I need.Under any of the above conditions, the timer is convenient and effective to use, and given its low price (when I purchased it) and proven durability, it's a good deal. I'm raising my rating to four stars.[End update.]Pro: 1. Solidly built. 2. Has both a flip-out stand and a magnetic attachment option. 3. Accurate. 4. Easy to read display. 5. Loud alarm. 6. May be set for from zero to 99 minutes and independently from zero to 60 seconds. 7. Once you set the timer it will "remember" that time and automatically reuse it for each subsequent timing until you reset the timer (assuming that once you start the timer, you allow it to count down all the way to zero; see below).Con: 1. A nuisance to set. You must hold down the "minute" button (or the "second" button) to cycle one-by-one from zero up to the desired setting, and each increment emits a loud beep, so if you are setting the timer to 30 minutes you must endure thirty obnoxious beeps. Heaven forbid you want a setting of 30 minutes and 30 seconds in which case you must endure sixty beeps. If you accidentally go past your intended target (by even one minute or one second) you must clear the timer to zero and start over. 2. Once you start the timer, you must allow it to count down all the way to zero before it will return to the previous time setting. If for any reason you stop the timer early (before it reaches zero) then you must either (a) restart it from where you stopped it and allow it to continue the count down to zero or (b) clear the time setting, in which case it "forgets" your previous setting and you must go through the aggravating procedure of setting the time again.I bought this timer because it was inexpensive, but I also bought the West Bend Digital timer from Amazon.com and it is well worth the additional cost because it allows you to directly enter the time setting on a 10-digit keypad.

This is my first digital kitchen timer. I have used a mechanical timer made by Sunbeam but it broke after only a year or so of use. Compare to the mechanical timer, I like this far more.It's made in China and the quality of the plastic and the built are better than you'd find in other products made in China, but not to the level of Japanese electronics or ipod. For me, it's very acceptable.The dimension described in the product features, detail is wrong. It's not even the size of the package but close except the thickness. Actual dimensions are (17mm x 56mm x 67mm), and it's quite easily pocketable.It has a magnet for keeping on the refrigerator door and paper clip that also function as a stand. When you open the clip half way, it opens wide enough for a paper or a card. When you open it all the way, small metal piece drops between the body and the clip to keep it open as a stand. When flip it upside down and open the clip all the way again, metal piece retract again. The clip also covers the battery compartment when it's closed. If anything gives you an impression that this is a cheaply made gadget, the battery cover will be it.Operation is easy enough that you can skip the instruction. It has a minute button and a second button and the number only goes up, not down. Push both to clear the number. When the count down ends and the alarm kicks in, it sets the same numbers you put in before. If you want to start a new time, clear the display first then set the new time. It doesn't have on-off switch. I'm planning to use rechargeable battery, so this is not a problem for me.The alarm makes 4 short beeps about every second and goes for about 30 seconds. It's loud enough in my pocket and that's the way I use it. Since it's small enough, there's no excuse leaving it in the kitchen.This is a timer with simplest function for the cheapest price. If you need more functions, this is probably not a good choice. If you are used to mechanical timer, this will give you more than you need.Highly recommended.*update*(Jan-18-10)I found that the timer won't work with rechargeable battery. It still uses the original battery came with it, so I'll post when it runs out. I use it several times every day.*update*(11-30-10)I accidentally threw the timer in the washer and it had died. Keeping it in the pocket wasn't such a good idea after all. The original battery came with the timer was working up until today, so I didn't see the end of it. The battery wasn't even alkaline, but so called Heavy Duty type. Alkaline AAA should last for a few years.

I am so thankful for this timer. It is the perfect small size with a great sound, easy to read numbers and it has a great magnet. Going to purchase another one since the size is so hard to come by!

Me atendeu pela precisao e o alarme bem alto que pode ser ouvido em outras partes da casa mais longe da cozinha

Great timer but lacks a power switch to turn off to save battery life. Need to remove battery after use.

Parece ser un buen producto, muy fácil de usar, buen volumen de la alarma. Actualizaré novedades una vez que lo haya podido usar mas tiempo

good. ok. (Note that, Always you must give me commercial invoice with material whichever I am purchasing from my mail id. Because, I am purchasing material for My Factory purpose. Not for personal)

Bom e funcional!