Addition of meat thermometer was a nice touch. Build is also pretty solid
353099
Very handy light to use while grilling or outdoor. Has multiple brightness levels to adjust according to need. Addition of meat thermometer was a nice touch. Build is also pretty solid. Certainly recommend.
3429280
I've had it for a month and am pleased with it. It looks good and the oven and stove work well - as expected. No bells and whistles which is what I wanted as my prior unit's electrical board went out, and it wasn't worth the cost to fix (what a waste). Seems to be solidly made. What's keeping me from rating 5 stars is that it is not easily apparent when the oven is fully pre-heated. A bell or ding would be nice to have.
2408020
Very easy to use.  We've only had it for a few days, but it has been great for cooking.  For example, when using a cast-iron skillet, it's useful to see how the temperature differs in different areas of the pan--the differences can be huge, which will affect cooking time.  (Even after preheating, the edges of the pan were 250 degrees cooler than the center.  Once you know the difference, and where the hot/cool areas are, you can cook much more precisely by searing your meat and then moving it to the cooler parts to cook through.)

It's also useful when grilling, because you can test the exterior temperature of meat.  It doesn't replace an internal meat thermometer, of course, but it helps you get an idea of how different pieces are coming along without poking a hole in them.

So far, it seems durable and well constructed.  The backlight is convenient and the laser guide is helpful.  The instruction booklet is well written, too.
288757
This seems like a well constructed device and has a very solid build to it. I would have rated it 5 stars if it came with an A/C charger.
401603
I like to use a thermometer when I grill steaks because I prefer to stay on the rare side. You still want to cook it enough to be safe but I don't want to overcook it either.

The instructions are packed onto one sheet of paper front and back. They are a bit confusing. They don't tell you what each button does but instead tell you how to use each button depending on what mode you are in. It will take some time for me to play with it and figure everything out.

But for just basic use and my test it was simple to do. After I put in the batteries I put a probe into my hot water kettle and turned on the kettle. I took the receiver into my office which is over 30 feet away with a wall in between and set it on my desk. I could watch the temperature rise as the kettle heated the water until it hit 212. Then the kettle shut off and now I can watch it slowly go down. Simple as that, it works!

The receiver has a stand so that it can sit upright. It can read two probes at once, one for food temp, the other for the barbeque temp. You can set it so that an alarm will sound when it reaches a specific temperature. It also has a light for the LCD. Many times Ive grilled after the sunset so that will be very useful.

The transmitter has a wire stand which is also a hook for hanging. You can attach two probes one for the food and one for the barbeque. The transmitter has only one temperature readout but it alternates between food and barbeque temps.

Steaks don't take that long so Im not going to be that far way with the receiver. But for thicker food or slow grilling or smoking the remote will allow you to check on the process from a pretty good distance away. Manual says up to 250 feet.

Overall this is going to be a great tool to add to my grilling arsenal.
4520052
PRO:
1.  Arrived ahead of time.
2.  Works well, has many features that we'll not use, but nice to have.
3.  LONG cord and easy to read display.

CON:
1.  You have to be really good at knowing where to place the probe.
2.  Wish this came with directions for different types of meats, I had to Google where to place this.

OTHER:
1.  BUY if you want a very durable, nice looking and working meat therm.
2.  DON'T BUY if you think this will be the easy way to cook, this still requires you to know a thing or two.
1489957
Nice well built meter. Has a quality feel about it.
2960670
Good construction. Solid and light weight. Doesn't get too hot. I love the ability to turn the food with my thumb (has a dial like mechanism at the collar) saved on wrist action. The length was great, allowed you to stay well back from the fire. Only a small criticism on the tines, they are slightly big for marshmallows and could be a bit pointier. The new huge roasting marshmallows worked better than the regular ones.
1590992
I like this thermometer: it is accurate (I tested it against two others) and feels solid. The only downside is that it takes a while to stabilize its reading. Also, the mount fits my oven, but may not be universal. I still like it and recommend it.
1658853
I've finally gotten a chance to use this compost thermometer, and so far so good. I'm one to purchase only quality tools, and this one seems to fit the bill nicely.  Sturdy enough that I've been able to carefully press this deep into a tough compost pile.  Of course, use care and a steady/even push (not too hard) to get this to sink into tough spots, and if it will not penetrate the compost fairly easily, extract and choose a new spot.  The thermometer is quick to measure temps (less than a minute) and seems to be quite accurate based on a comparison with digital air temp thermometers.  Overall, if you are looking for a nice, quality device to monitor your hot compost pile temps, I'd recommend this one.  However, like with any tool, use it with care, as it is not unbreakable.  If handled wisely, I expect this compost thermometer will last many years.
4042327
As usual I received this item free in exchange for a review. Also as usual I'm absolutely candid about it anyway.

* Very solid construction; these aren't going to fall apart any time soon.

* Rather narrow tongs at the end; good for precision work on the grill surface but you might have trouble turning over that 40-ounce steak

* Handles are hollow so they insulate from the heat of the tongs themselves.

All in all, not bad. Might hope for the tongs to be a bit wider and the whole unit a bit longer
3588775
Packaging: Retail

Look: Bring LED backlighting, sleek styling, easy to read display.

Feel: Rubberized backing for grip, lightweight when using clip.

Pros Summary: Wireless making monitoring a breeze, bright LED lighting for nighttime viewing, easy to carry using attached belt clip, multiple meat options, built in timer, dual display for current temp and target temp, long probe cord.

Cons Summary: Backlight only remains on for a few seconds and no way to lock. Couldnt find a way to set a specific target temp, only preset temps.

Overall Reaction: Ive been looking for wireless thermometer for two purposes  A: so I can monitor the temps of items on the grill/smoker and be inside and B: Monitor temp of water for homebrewing. Ive been able to test for both and both have met my expectations.

For the grill test, I probed a 7oz filet and took the chance of walking away. I turned a couple minutes into cooking, probed, and walked away. When the thermometer alerted my I hit 135, I tested the meat with a glass thermometer that I use for brewing but I also use for calibration and side-by-side tests as I feel glass with mercury is the most accurate. When I tested the meat, my glass thermometer read 136 (1 degree difference). I probed the second steak which read 131. I tested with the glass thermometer and it read 130 (one degree difference).  I was comfortable with the results as a 2 degree difference +/- on a digital thermometer is within range for my purposes.

I brewed two batches of beer this weekend and tested the thermometer with the mash water. I needed to hit 162 degrees. I positioned the probed in the water and not touching the bottom or sides, then walked inside. As I monitored the temp, I waited for about 160 degrees. When it hit that temp, I removed the probe and started using my glass thermometer. Once the water hit 162, I placed the probe back in, gave it a few minutes, and it registered right on point  162.

For now and until it loses calibration, I am very pleased with the thermometer. It is one of the few digital thermometers that I own/have tested with a high degree of accuracy. I will edit review if/when additional details are found and can be noted.

Disclaimer: I received this product discounted in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. I try to provide as much detail as I can for the reviews I publish. If this review has helped you, please help me by clicking Yes next to Was this review helpful to you?.
2006504
This is a well made grill, made of good solid materials and is easy to put together.  My only complaint is I wish I had 4 burners instead of 3, there is a bit of a gap in heat coverage.  If I had it to do over I may have gone to the higher price model and gotten the 4 burner.  But for the price point, this is a solid value and excellent grill.
3253064
Not a fluke but great features and feels/looks solid. Some meters have similar features for cheaper but I decided the old screen looks cool enough to justify buying this. I like that the current clamp reads dc which is difficult to find on cheap meters but not impossible. The sensor for live wires is a nice touch.
4463337
Overall, this is a good thermometer. I like that the sensor folds in for easy storage and that the temperature ranges are written right on the thermometer so I don't have to keep looking up the temperature every time I cook meat. The one thing I find a bit awkward is trying to push the hold button. I tried doing it with the hand that was holding the thermometer but just moving my attention to the hold button made me move the thermometer. I ended up pushing the hold button with the hand that was not holding the the thermometer which was still a little awkward but it worked.
235328
Springfield 90100 5.25 inch Big and Bold Thermometer with Mounting Bracket, by Springfield.
I tested this thermometer out against two Farberware cooking thermometers and a Taylor Indoor/Outdoor thermometer, and they all read the same at 77 degrees Fahrenheit.  The air conditioning was off at the time so that it would not influence the readings. There is no back cover to this thermometer, but luckily, the internal workings are protected inside the top cover.  This is an arrangement that Taylor should use as well. The temperature readings go from -60 to +120 degree Fahrenheit, and -50 to +50 degrees Celsius.  The aluminum bracket includes two " aluminum screw nails. The top of the bracket has an octagonal hole to match the octagonal stud at the top of the thermometer.  This allows the owner to permanently adjust the angle of the thermometer and make it easier to read.  You need to stand within two feet of it for an exact reading, because the indicator on the dial is thin,  and about " short of the Fahrenheit gradations on the dial. The 90100 model that I have is a little different from the picture in the Amazon online catalog listing. Maybe mine is older stock that has been changed slightly since then.

In rating this thermometer, I would have to give the design a rating of 3 stars out of five stars, simply because the thin, short  indicator is not easy to read accurately more than a foot or two away, and the open back can catch the wind and expose to corrosion  the steel clip holding everything together, as well as the bottom stud not being octagonal as well to help prevent movement.  I would give the construction a rating of 4 stars, because the open back exposes the steel clip to corrosion, it can catch the wind, and the bottom stud is not octagonal to help prevent movement. The screw nails should be aluminum screws instead, to allow you to adjust the height of the thermometer.  The visibility gets a rating of 4 stars, as on my model, the thin indicator does not reach the Fahrenheit markings.  The accuracy is excellent, and gets a rating of 5 stars. If you buy this in a store, find one that agrees with most of the others on the rack. Adding all the ratings, I got a total of 16 stars out of a possible 20 stars, a score of 80% ("B-"), and an Amazon rating of 4 stars.

Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.

 2000 Springfield Precision Instruments, Inc., 76 Passaic Street, Wood-Ridge, New Jersey 07075-1091; phone: 1.866.843.3905; web: springfieldprecision.com; Made in China.
544792
I've been using this thermometer for about 3-4 months now on a regular basis, no complaints so far. The temperature shows up in a reasonable amount of time within a few minutes. I don't think you can quite picture the size until you see it in person, this thermometer is very long which is useful in a large compost pile. It's all about that temp at the center of the pile. I've also banged this thermometer around a bit, accidentally of course, and it's held up surprising well. Sturdily built and prompt delivery of the package.