I bought two of these and both are a disappointment. They are certainly not an instant read. I bought them due to a Cook's Magazine article. However, I have learned that Cooks often steer you wrong. Incidentally, if I put both probes in the meat, they read differently. Janice Marino

I used this item for two years and now the red paint on the probe tip is peeling off. Did it get into our food? Hard to say. Otherwise it worked well, no problem with battery life. It is top heavy, so the face is always turning downward and that makes it a bit awkward to read. But if not for the paint issue I'd give it 4 stars. Because of the paint issue, I tossed it.

The product does everything it claims. Temps are quick and accurate. Dial is simple and easy to read. A small convenient size that does a big job. Very user friendly. I like mine.

I was really happy with this thermometer. I used it once to make yogurt and once to cook a roast. In neither case did it get dropped, immersed in water or left in the oven. In no way did I mishandle it. And yet, third time was not the charm. It just didn't work anymore. The display still worked but no numbers would appear, not after removing and replacing the battery, nor after trying to recalibrate.

I bought this as it was recommended by Cook's Illustrated. It worked great for a while then quit. So I bought another one and it stopped working as well. 2 thermometers in 6 months does not a happy cook make!

We finially gave up on our previous Weber and Kitchen Aid units that were always inaccurate and difficult to read Purchased the ProAccurate and except for a little difficulty with the exact amount of ice to water combination to calibrate it has worked flawlessly. Put plenty of ice in the water and let it stand till the water nearly matches the temperature of the ice, calibrate the unit and your good to go. beb