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 Wonderful product (when it works) Jul 16, 2010
My first experience with this thermometer was not great. Could not get it to work at all, despite trying all sorts of resets, battery replacements, button pushing and chants to the Higher Powers of Consumer Electronics. The LED on the transmitter unit would not light up, and thus would not communicate with the base unit.
But Amazon came through very well - returned it, and they sent me a new one. No hassle whatsoever. Two thumbs up to the Amazon folks!
The second unit is working very well. I'm sitting in the house, but know that the chicken on the smoker just hit 111 degrees! I'm finding it to be a huge help with using the smoker, since I don't have to remove the cover (and thus let a lot of heat escape) to check how things are cooking. Plus, you don't have to turn items on the smoker, so positioning the probe is very easy.
The probe on the unit I received is different than the one pictured. It's straight rather than with a curve/loop at the end. The design I have seems like it would be sturdier than the one pictured, so perhaps this is a response from the manufacturer due to complaints about probe failures.
The range is excellent. I have not lost the signal unless I'm in the basement, and then only when I'm in the far back away from the window.
The unit is not all that intuitive at first, and the manual is not what you'd call well organized. But, after a short trial and error period, it works just fine. The buttons are also a bit small - the reset button in particular is way too small and hard to find.
I've not had the need to use the reset function, but I'll keep that in mind should the unit not want to communicate (thanks to all the other reviewers who mentioned that there is a reset button in both the base unit and the transmitter!!).
The fact that the first one was DOA gives me pause as to the longevity of this unit, but I'll be optimistic and give it 4 stars. It is a very handy and, while a regular meat thermometer will also do the trick at a much lower cost, this is one of those tools that are just fun!
 Fantastic lil device Jul 15, 2010
Works great, intuitive, although it did take me a bit to figure out how to set my own desired temperatures as opposed to those pre-set for beef, pork, etc. I like to do roasts on the BBQ but really got tired of running in and out to check on them. This solves that problem. First bought myself one and then got one for my son-in-law on Father's day. He is even lazier than am I. 8-)
 not happy Jul 14, 2010
To date I am having great difficulty getting this to operate. First the batteries were not good.Second, although following directions for use I cannot get it to operate it as it should. The main control will not program what I want in terms of temp. control and the unit that has the probe does not light as it should to indicate it is operating.
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Good Quality - Funky Features Jul 07, 2010
I've gone through about a thousand different meat thermometers in the past few years. Well, maybe not that many, but close. The #1 common feature of all of these things is the horrible build quality. So this one surprised me, because it's not cheesy. I've dropped it a few times and it has held up just fine.
My biggest complaint about this one though is that the features are kind of weird. For example, it has audible alerts, but you can't control the volume. There's a small switch inside the battery compartment where you can switch it from CALL-THE-COPS loud to STILL-PRETTY-ANNOYING loud. I guess the designers planned for old dad to drop a couple steaks on the grill and then go pass out drunk. In that case, this baby would totally do the trick.
I also wish the thermometer had a better range. Like when I put the probe in the cold meat, I'd like to really know the temp. The lowest it reads is 83*. That's not very helpful.
My final gripe is that the pairing of the pieces is pretty finicky. I've had to pull the batteries & push the reset switches three different times to remind the two parts that they swore to stand side by side 'til death do them part.
Other than that, it's a decent grilling companion. I've used it a couple dozen times and have had great results with all my food (ribs, steaks, chicken, roasts, etc.). I'll take the credit for the good grub, but this device has been a decent partner. I just wish I could convince it to use it's "indoor voice" and not yell at me all the time. I go outside to grill so I won't have to listen to any more yelling.
Yeah! Jul 07, 2010
I absolutely love this gadget! NO more worrying if meat is cooked to temperature! Great to not serve over or under done steak!
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