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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
So far so good..., February 22, 2007
I called the company to ask which thermometer to buy. I bought this one because -
1. It does NOT have preset temps. for rare, medium, well done... (we pull red meat, medium rare at 130 degrees). I want to just set the temperature and have it beep when the temperature is reached. This thermometer does that VERY NICELY.
2. The temperature range is past 500 degrees. I figured I had less likelehood of having problems with the thing dying in a hot oven if it had a higher temp range. The last probe thermometer I bought from another company lasted one, yes one use. It took me two years to buy another and so far, it is working like a champ.
3. The thermometer has a tougher wire than most and plugs into the unit with a stereo type plug (not easy to get to). If you pull, the probe unplugs instead of breaking.
The negative - no off and on switch; in order to save batteries you have to remove the back and the batteries..
So far, it has worked really well. The probe wraps nicely around the unit for storage. The digital readout is nice and large.
I find it interesting that the price point is lower because the unit does not have preset temps - a feature that I find annoying and useless anyway. Oh, well, I happily kept my money.
Time will tell if it can stand up to the heat...
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Good functionality but not Durable, December 19, 2008
My first TSP572 unit developed a stress crack in the corner of the display; it was replaced under warranty.
Longer-term, the temperature probe cable jacket started decomposing immediately, not only where a hot oven door closes upon it in use, but also where the cable joins the bent-tube probe tip.
As a product design engineer, the probe-cable assembly is IMO poorly designed using unsuitable materials. Considering the replacement cost of just the probe is currently ~$8, about 1/4 the cost of a new unit, I don't believe I'd buy this product again or recommend it to others.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Combo unit - works great, December 3, 2008
We've had this for a few months and mostly use the timer, without problem. We have used the temp probe a few times and it seems to be accurate. The temp probe does not remove from the unit, unlike others I have owned, but it doesn't seem to be an issue. However, the temp probe wraps neatly around the unit on the back, out of site, with the probe sticking up as seen in the picture - a feature I love. The readout is easy to see, and the magnet that secures it to the front of my fridge is strong, the unit does not slide down.
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