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It's worth every penny. I can limit the amount of time spent watching TV, and/or when viewing will be allowed. My only complaint is that the screen is not backlit, so it can be difficult to see in a low light area. Nevertheless, Timer Bob works just like I wanted it to. The menus are simple, and set-up was easy.
So, any kid can get one.For your PC.use a software solution.For TV and gaming consoles, use BOB. Both should be used together since neither provides a total solution in most people's cases when dealing with teenagers with computers in their rooms. Which slams your hard drive and creates damage little by little and eventually permanent corruption of the hard drive.2nd - Get a software solution like Net Nanny and/or Time Boss. These cables can be easily purchased at Target, Wal-Mart and Radio Shack for less than $5. I cannot say much more than has already been stated in previous reviews.I will instead focus on WHY NOT to use this device with the PC.1st - This device will not gently shut down your PC. It shuts it off cold. With both.internet surfing is limited and filtered and time limits and 'block out' time is easily handled too.3rd - Most computer power supply cables can be removed and swapped out easily with another cable.bypassing BOB.
We just wish you could program each individual day. The TV Bob works good. We give more time on weekends, so we have to add time on weekends to make it work for us.
It is pretty well constructed. It is not good to let the BOB just shut the power off to an X-Box, due to the fact it has a hard drive. Overall, this is a good device. However, I found the instructions to be a bit lacking, especially the information about how to use it on a device with a hard drive (in particular, an X-Box).
Another negative is if you have guests, you have to provide them with a PIN in order to watch your TV. This device lets you setup a daily or weekly time allowance. I don't know any way around this. This is a pain if you have multiple BOBs in your home. Like a place for a battery backup for when the power goes out and the ability to add earned time on the fly.Donna Not so good for adding time on the fly based on earning it.
Like I said, overall a good product, but could use some improvements. I like this product for the most part; however, when the power goes out, you have to reset the time. Also, I wish there was a way to quickly add time for time earned. That is not real convenient.
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