Thermapen open box sale -$74, normally $96

[Major Nikon]

http://www.thermoworks.com/products/thermapen/splashproof_thermapen_open_box_sale_july_2013.html

[cbayer]

1. I have an instant read that I really like.

It's got a long piece of wire from the probe to the read-out, which I find very useful.

And I think it cost about $20.

Is there something really better about this product?

[Major Nikon]

2. Not much really

The cheaper ones often aren't calibrated, so you have to check them with the temperature in which water boils for your area (you should do that with any of them actually).

Thermapens are popular because they are pro-quality which means they are more rugged and they may read a bit faster than some.

I actually have a temperature datalogger which can use all sorts of different types of probes. I also have a cheaper instant read (RT600C), made by the same company (Thermoworks) which works great. It takes about 5 seconds to produce a stable reading vs about 3 seconds for the Thermapen.
http://www.thermoworks.com/products/low_cost/

[cbayer]

3. I only recently got one and I really like it.

I use it when grilling, when roasting and when cooking on the stove top.

No more over and undercooked poultry for me!

Thanks for the info.

[blaze]

5. I have a similar one as well

It's so handy to have the read out sitting right on the counter!!

A think a good way to test the accuracy is to stick in in a glass of water full of ice cubes. Should read pretty close to 32!! (f)

[Warpy]

4. Too late

and awfully expensive. I just replaced a dead digital probe thermometer with the CIA model at half the price.