What are the biggest differences between this model and the "Super-Fast Mini " which is 1/3 of this price? What does larger one do better?
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I have no idea how good a product the super-fast mini is. We bought a total of 3 thermoworks, and the oldest has been in use for at least 4 years. Wonderful product!!
2076918
I purchased the RT600C Super-fast Water-resistant Digital Pocket Thermometer (by ThermoWorks, the same company behind Thermapen) 2 years ago and it's been perfectly fine for my home cooking needs. I primarily use it for checking the doneness of meat: steak (130F), turkey (160F), pork (135F), sausage (150-160F), and fish (130F), which is well within the -40 to 302F range. (The Thermapen range is -58.0 to 572.0F). To check frying oil temperatures, I use a candy thermometer that I leave in the pot that gets up to 400F. The response time of the RT600C is officially 5-6 seconds, but it feels almost immediate to me. I haven't overcooked anything due to waiting 3 more seconds than I might with the Thermapen, whose response time is reportedly 3 seconds. Both the Thermapen and RT600C are water-resistant, but the RT600C is listed as dishwasher-safe too. I haven't tried using the dishwasher, but the RT600C has survived getting thrown into a bowl of water in my sink and regular hand-washing. In my opinion, if you're not cooking anything extremely cold or hot, and 2-3 seconds of wait time is not worth $77, the RT600C is a fine choice.
961975
From reading the description i can't really see a huge difference between the two, but I have the portable one and love it and would highly recommend it.
1950819
The 5400rpm Best Buy's (NP700Z5B-W01UB) model HDD was a deal breaker for me. Besides Amazon's tax savings offset the price difference, so you get all 4 additional features (7200 HDD, 8G SSD, backlit keyboard, better video) for about $100 considering shipping and the current $150-$200 price difference. However the mention of the 5400rpm drive in S03 (and I'm sure S04) models made me think again. It's gotta be some difference with S01/S02 and the drive seems to be it. Another thing that one reviewer (of the S04) confirmed is that the 8G SSD is indeed proprietary tech (built into and inseparable from the HDD) and thus unavailable as a separate drive letter. I use Linux as my primary OS, so I don't care about Windows startup or IE speed. I don't think Linux would pick up the SSD at all. Which makes me go back to the stripped down Best Buy model. I'd simply swap its slow HDD with a full-size (256G+) SSD which can be had for $300 nowadays. I can live w/o the backlit keyboard and as far as the less capable video card, it's a business notebook, not a water-cooled gaming rig anyway.
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The STX Magnum is a more basic model. It only has one speed compared to the Megaforce which has 3 speeds and the Magnum does not have the cooling system. Both will reverse which is a safety feature. Just about everything else is the same. I got 3 blades, 3 different sized grinding plates, the tray, etc. I only grind one chicken at a time so I don't need the cooling system. I grind all the bones through on the smallest grinding plate and then just meat (breast, muscle meat from the legs and thighs) on the medium plate which is just right for the chunky "chewy" meat. The price is close. If you are going to grind a lot at one time, then I would go with the Megaforce.
851414
I believe the difference is the internal storage. I bought the *B1 for my son which has 32gb and the *A1 has 16gb, I believe.
36062
the main difference is that one has a hard drive and one has flash storage the 2833 is the faster one of the 2 but most people might not notice the difference
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what would you need 1.3 megapixels for? regardless the images will still be crap, if you want real pictures go buy a nikon or canon, or standalone webcam for chat if you're that picky. On MSN .3 - 1.3 looks same, also saves bandwidth.bluetooth - go stick in a flush usb adapter, 15$. No bluetooth - one less way to waste battery.DVD drive - get your own standalone drive. no DVD - less weight, less battery drain.I like this low voltage core duo style, I'm gonna spring for the UL50vt.
405254
Larger is much better. Perforation on all sides is much better, so performance is much better and faster. I love mine!!
1431419
As far as I can tell, there is no difference. All of the specs are identical - I thought maybe it was just an "updated" version. Hope this helps!
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All depends on what you plan to use it for. Usually more is better. I have the 16GB unit and that is fine for me. I will never use the 16GB. But if you plan to download a real lot then get the bigger one. There is an expansion slot on all.
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Haven't used the regular one, but the compact one works great... Can't imagine there's any difference.
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The biggest difference I can see is that the Deluxe does not have a vacuum feature. That's a downside for me, but you may not be looking for an all-in-one machine.
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J&J;, now this makes it three! I looked at this computer at Best Buy today and am leaning toward it, but would like to know the difference also!
1636965
I have both. Both are solid performers. The G drive is much louder than the mini.
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More things to the R3. The mini has the drill bit, hole guide and the hope of making wondrous items. The R3 has a two hole guide, the bit, a longer screw bit for the screws, screws, screw hole covers and more hope of making wondrous items. Good luck.
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This is the larger variation yes. The other is the mini, it's exceedingly small
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I am very happy with my 2GB Sansa. Just updated the firmware (very smooth application downloaded from Sandisk site). Sleek design, not as cool as Nano, but very close. Ubercool video which Nano doesn't have, which works surprisingly well. Bigger screen than Nano too. Micro SD slot a great plus. And it also works like a storage device, so you can take files with it, something Nano doesn't do. Go for the $129 (at time of writing) 4GB model.