Hi Julie- I want something better than the simple quick beep of the microwave. I need these both for training purposes and for use beside items when they are ready to be alerted too. I found one I like online at Independent living aids. More than what you are talking but right now I really need to limit errands with my shoulder the way it is. Plus online is far easier for me. These are an OK price and brailled so I am happy with the find. If I had enough function physically (without Met) to get out and look I probably would though- but lets just say its gonna be a long time before I am really running around a whole lot. I rather wished to strangle whoever designed such a skimpy tip for a cane and no ability for an add-on allowing this to happen to my arm in the first place. Thankfully I got a great cane from Ambutech that had everything I needed... Karyn