CDN Direct Entry 2- Alarm Digital Kitchen Timer | Counts Up & Down, 10 Hours by Hours, Minutes & Seconds, Big Digit, Loud & Long Audio/Vibrate Alarm, Stand, Hang, Magnet Mounting - TM30

This timer has a fairly standard front and a slider on the backDISPLAY Format: H:MM SSH=hour, MM=minutes and SS= seconds, with hours and minutes separated by a colon on timer and minutes and seconds have a space between them.NUMBER BUTTONS on FRONT:1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 0The buttons are not huge, but reasonably large and easy to push.You enter numbers only and they move to the left as you enter more numbers.OTHER BUTTONS on FRONT:1 - CLEAR: Clears display (if timer is stopped) to 0:00 002 - START/STOP: Does several things (a) Stops timer if it is running. (b) starts timer to COUNT UP, 1 second at a time, if set to 0:00 00, and (c) starts timer to COUNT DOWN, 1 second at at a time, if some time is set on the timer.SLIDER on BACK:Small vertical slider (BEEP on top and VIBRATE below - you must be in one mode or the other)BEEP is a normal loud timer, VIBRATE only vibrates.STAND on BACK:This is very handy for letting the timer stand up, but you can also collapse the stand in by turning the timer upside down and pushing the top of stand. There is also a not so super strong magnet on the back of the stand which I do not use.TIMER PROS:The display is easy to read and the numbers are easy to see and push to set the timer.To set time to 1 hour and 23 minutes and 45 seconds, enter 12345, which will display like this:1:23 45For 1 hour and 23 minutes and no seconds you must put in the seconds as 00 so you enter 12300 (which displays as 1:23 00)This timer can be set to 9:99:99 = 9 hours + 99 minutes (1 hour and 39 minutes) +99 seconds (1 minute and 39 seconds) for a MAXIMUM TIME of 10 hours, 40 minutes and 39 seconds which is a long time to time anything, especially sleep. So, this timer is the best ALARM CLOCK I own.If want to run be reminded of something in 10 hours, set the timer for 9:60:00 (9 hours + 60 minutes = 10 hours) and push the START/STOP button once to start it counting down.It uses a single AAA battery which seems to last forever (maybe several years) and I use this timer multiple times a day.Despite at least one Amazon comment to the contrary, this timer is indeed LOUD, the loudest timer I own. Perhaps a weak battery might cause a problem, but mine is easy to hear.TIMER CONS:It is confusing to call this a “2-Alarm Timer” as there is ONE timer with 2 alarm MODES (a Beep mode and a Vibrate mode, which you set at the back of timer to one mode or the other). Two modes may actually be a feature which some people apart from me might find quite handy. If you are expecting 2 timers, you will be disappointed.OVERALL:This is a fantastic timer, very loud and easy to use. I love it and use it daily as a timer but also to time events by letting it count up and also use it as an alarm clock. It seems very rugged as I have dropped it a number of times but it keeps on working.

Love it! I have one in the kitchen and one elsewhere. It's so convenient, reliable, and so easy to set seconds, minutes, and hours. It can stand up or use the magnet on the back. Of course I could use my cell, but this works well for me. I'm planning to give it as a gift!

We recently bought the CDN TM30 Direct Entry 2-Alarm timer based on price, features and what the reviews had to say. So far, this timer is exactly what we needed. The direct numbers make it very easy to key in the amount of time you need, the beep is quite audible, the timing is spot-on. I'd honestly give this timer 4.5 stars had it been possible as the stand isn't great and the magnet isn't quite strong enough to hang onto our fridge. Otherwise a perfect timer for us, and a good value, too.Btw, we had previously had another brand of timer with direct numbers, but we hated it *lol* and the darn thing wouldn't die. The buttons were hard to push, it was hard to hear and sometimes when you stopped it, it would turn back on and run the time all over again. So it's no wonder we're happy about this timer. So far, good good :)*UPDATE - January 16, 2019*Well, we've owned this timer since June, 2016, and despite being used daily several times and being dropped a number of times, it's still the best timer we've had. In fact, I'm ordering a second one so my husband can have one for his wood finish curing times while we have one to use in the kitchen, as well.

I rate this as a decent, better than average timer. The method of setting, like that of a microwave, is far superior to many if not most of the alternatives. This is a big plus. The audible alarm is loud enough, and can be silenced with a touch. The display then reverts to the last entered timer setting. This is great for repetitive task timing, which is mostly what I do, but changing the time setting is a snap any time one wants to do so. The display is always on, but I expect the life of the two AAA batteries will be considerable anyway, and it is always ready to go at a touch. One could use rechargeable batteries if desired.The design offers a variety of methods of mounting, but I expect the one most used is to stand it on a counter top or shelf. A magnet is provided, but it is so weak that it will barely hold it in place on a vertical metal surface, this if you are lucky. If you want to attach it magnetically, chose a protected location. If you want to set, activate, or silence it while magnetically mounted, either cultivate the habit of holding it in place with your other hand while doing so, or learn to support the timer on the bottom and sides with your fingers and touch the keys with your thumb. In my admittedly limited experience, this "weak magnet" design is about par for this general type of timers. With it standing on a shelf, I support the timer with my fingers on or around the top and sides, and touch the keys with my thumb. I find my left hand works well for this.The "2-Alarm" description could better be changed to read "2-Mode Alarm". You can select between a series of beeps or vibration as the notification mode via an "either-or" switch, but whichever is selected will activate at the single timer setting.