Polder 898-95 Clock, Timer and Stopwatch, Black
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Polder 898-95 Clock, Timer and Stopwatch, Black
Customer Review: Yikes!
Summary: 4 Stars
It is loud. Luckily I expected it, thanks to the other reviews. It beeps when you press every key - unfortunate. I wish it had an alarm function - would make it complete. However, despite the few shortcomings I, like the other reviewers, love this timer. It looks pleasing to the eye, which is nice when you have it with you a lot. For the functions it has, it performs them well. Customer Review: Two Thumbs UP
Summary: 5 Stars
Two thumbs up because I can start the count up button and at any point, tell how much time is left til the end of a movie; if you're running a home DVD movie and have to pause it to answer the phone, get another beer, or run to the john, just press the stop/start button and the count up will pause until you return to restart the DVD and resume counting the time remainingby repressing the start/stop button. Another use I have is to determine how much time is left before I can take food after taking medications that advises to take one hour, for example, before eating.
I purchased the black model and give its durability 5*, ease of use 5*, versatility 5*, attractive design 5*, value 6*, and printed instructions a 3* for making assumptions and being too brief about instructions for setting the clock. I would suggest that Polder rewrite item #3 of their instructions: "to set the time, enter a total of six digits in the following sequence: two for the hour, two for the minutes, and two for the seconds. For hours 1-9, enter a leading 0.
I served with an artillery unit in Vietnam and am over 75 years old, so my hearing is not very acute and the continual beeping after the time I set has elapsed (rather than 3 or 4 beeps then silence) is a plus for me, but I understand that it may be annoying to those with better hearing. Unfortunately, incorporating additional features, e.g., adjustable volume would probably require another button and perhaps software change and thus upping the cost. I rather like it as built because if I inadvertently turned the volume off and the time for an event passed, e.g., baked cookies, I would have only myself to blame when the kitchen became filled with smoke setting off the fire alarm and having me spend the rest of the afternoon scraping and cleaning the burnt cookies and baking sheet.
By the way, the product specs listed are in error; the unit is about 4-1/2" long, 1" wide, and 5/8" thick.
For the coming holidays, it would make a great stocking stuffer.
Customer Review: Very nice.
Summary: 4 Stars
I like the size and shape of this timer. It is easy to use and works well. My only problem with it is the type of battery it uses. It is one of those little round ones and I would have to take the unit to a watch-repair place to get the battery changed, instead of doing it myself with a normal AA or AAA battery. Otherwise, it is a nice timer.Customer Review: Perfect BBQ timer
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this to use while grilling, and it's perfect for this task.
It works well, it's easy to use, and it's easy to read. It has a handy laniard so I can wear it around my neck and not have to dig around in my pocket for it while my hands are all gunked up with BBQ sauce or raw chicken juice, as I did while I used my cell phone clock as my BBQ timer (bad idea!). It also has a handy magnet so you can stick it on the fridge or even a metal part of your grill that doesn't get too hot.
One minor gripe - it doesn't have a light. Not a big complaint but at the same time I can't see why they would overlook such a simple and useful feature.
Customer Review: Love my Polder Timer
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great workout timer. Especially if you are doing circuit training. I had one before, but someone else liked it so much, I never saw it again. That's okay -- now I have a new BLACK one. It just looks cooler. Like it doesn't necessarily belong in my kitchen anymore.