Mudder Kitchen Timer/Clock

Rating: 5/5

Review:
A very good kitchen timer

This digital clock and timer was sent to me for review, and I like it very much. It is clear, simple and solidly made.

The timer is larger than most at about 8cm x 6cm, which gives a large, very clear display. It has a fold-out stand and a magnet to stick it to the fridge or similar, but doesn't have a clip – which makes sense because it's a bit big to clip comfortably to a pocket. The grey surround is of a rubbery material which provides excellent protection from knock and drops (which happen quite a lot in a busy kitchen like mine) and it seems very solid and robust; I'd expect this to last for years.

The timer takes a single AAA battery (not supplied) and is very simple to operate. The buttons on the top work easily and it will time in hours, minutes and seconds – the first timer I have come across like this. Most are hours/minutes or minutes/seconds and I like the flexibility this brings. It has a good, loud alarm and will count both down and up. It also works as a clock; there is a button to toggle between clock and timer modes.

I short, I think this is a great timer. It works very simply and reliably, I like the large size, the clock function and the flexibility of the hours, minutes and seconds setting. At under seven quid at the time of writing I think it represents very good value, too, and I can recommend this very warmly.