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BOB - Screen Time Manager - Manage Your TV Time
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(4 out of 5) by Harry Callahan on Sep 13, 2009 (Kansas)Overall, this is a good device. It is pretty well constructed. 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). 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.
Not bad, but could use improvements
(3 out of 5) by Dewn70 on Sep 2, 2009 (Skowhegan, ME United States)I like this product for the most part; however, when the power goes out, you have to reset the time. This is a pain if you have multiple BOBs in your home. Also, I wish there was a way to quickly add time for time earned. This device lets you setup a daily or weekly time allowance. Not so good for adding time on the fly based on earning it.
Another negative is if you have guests, you have to provide them with a PIN in order to watch your TV. That is not real convenient. I don't know any way around this.
Like I said, overall a good product, but could use some improvements. Like a place for a battery backup for when the power goes out and the ability to add earned time on the fly.
Donna
Another negative is if you have guests, you have to provide them with a PIN in order to watch your TV. That is not real convenient. I don't know any way around this.
Like I said, overall a good product, but could use some improvements. Like a place for a battery backup for when the power goes out and the ability to add earned time on the fly.
Donna
wish i had this years ago
(5 out of 5) by Buckeye Fan on Jul 7, 2009I've had BOB for a week now, and am completely satisfied. My son will watch 8 hours of TV a day and insist he's only watched 2, if I'd let him. BOB makes him think and plan about his TV/Video game habits. I only wish I'd had this device 10 years ago.
I Love BOB!
(5 out of 5) by J. A. Diemert on Jun 8, 2009 (Seattle, WA USA)I Love BOB.
I researched all the time management devices and chose BOB. I've owned and used BOB for 8 months now and am very happy with the purchase. It does everything it says it does. It also helps the kid organize their time better. We only give each child 1 hour and 4 minutes and it makes them plan and organize and be aware of their television viewing, especially if there is a show on that they really want to watch. There is never any arguing anymore and we don't have to constantly check up on the kids every half hour (they are 10 and 11) and tell them to play outside or go to bed. It is really useful on the weekends when the kids are allowed to stay up later and we go to bed early. We can be assured they are not on the television all night and still get our rest. It also helps us during summer days when we are outside doing yardwork, BOB insures that the kids aren't coming back in the back door and watching t.v. instead of getting exercise by playing in the sun (kids can be sneaky). It is very sturdy and works well PLUS BOB IS THE ONLY TIME MANAGEMENT DEVICE THAT WILL WORK ON LARGE TV'S OR BIG FLATSCREENS. We have it hooked up to a 42 inch Samsung Flat Panel and it works flawlessly. I have it connected just to the tv because as long as the tv is under control, it controls the Nintendo Wii, tv viewing and DVD instead of having it control all. This also insures that my TIVO still is on and records my shows but turns off the t.v so the kids can't watch anything once they use up their time. You can also get reports from it and analyze the tv viewing and it lets you know when the kids are trying to break into it by attempted hacking. I haven't found any complaints. I lost the master code once and called customer service and they were really helpful and courteous. They solved my problem quickly. This is a great product and worth every penny (even though I got it on sale for nearly half off! yay me.)
I researched all the time management devices and chose BOB. I've owned and used BOB for 8 months now and am very happy with the purchase. It does everything it says it does. It also helps the kid organize their time better. We only give each child 1 hour and 4 minutes and it makes them plan and organize and be aware of their television viewing, especially if there is a show on that they really want to watch. There is never any arguing anymore and we don't have to constantly check up on the kids every half hour (they are 10 and 11) and tell them to play outside or go to bed. It is really useful on the weekends when the kids are allowed to stay up later and we go to bed early. We can be assured they are not on the television all night and still get our rest. It also helps us during summer days when we are outside doing yardwork, BOB insures that the kids aren't coming back in the back door and watching t.v. instead of getting exercise by playing in the sun (kids can be sneaky). It is very sturdy and works well PLUS BOB IS THE ONLY TIME MANAGEMENT DEVICE THAT WILL WORK ON LARGE TV'S OR BIG FLATSCREENS. We have it hooked up to a 42 inch Samsung Flat Panel and it works flawlessly. I have it connected just to the tv because as long as the tv is under control, it controls the Nintendo Wii, tv viewing and DVD instead of having it control all. This also insures that my TIVO still is on and records my shows but turns off the t.v so the kids can't watch anything once they use up their time. You can also get reports from it and analyze the tv viewing and it lets you know when the kids are trying to break into it by attempted hacking. I haven't found any complaints. I lost the master code once and called customer service and they were really helpful and courteous. They solved my problem quickly. This is a great product and worth every penny (even though I got it on sale for nearly half off! yay me.)
Must be work'in right....
(5 out of 5) by Karen J. Sowers on Mar 30, 2009 (Frederick, MD)Easy to set up, easy to maintain and change, kids hate it......SUCCESS!!! Would highly recommend if you have a case of the "brain-to-mush" electronic blues. Now I just say, "....don't blame me, blame BOB!"