Taylor Digital Cooking Thermometer/Timer

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(4 stars) - Better in a way.
I bought this thermometer to cook my thanksgiving diner. I have not done that yet. But, I'm sure it will work just fine. Considering when I turned it on it read 72 degrees in seconds (which is what I keep my home thermostat on)So, I don't think it will have any problems reading the temperature correctly. But,What I was disappointed about was my old thermometer had a place to wrap the cord around. Though the old on did not have a timer. I suppose I could have shopped around more. But, It will probably stay in drawer until next thanksgiving anyway. It does look nice and I love how it the display tilts.

(5 stars) - Workhorse
I haven't used the probe enough to notice any failures with that---probably only ten uses, so far--but I love, love, love this timer, in general! I've had the same one for many years (could it be ten???) and it never fails us. The beep is loud and insistent (you can't miss it...in fact, your family members may take to yelling "BEEPER!" at each other, in an urgent effort at quelling the sound. Whoever is closest runs to the kitchen) and I rarely have to replace the battery.

It's a deal for what it does, too. I've never burned anything due to forgetfulness and inattention, since buying this timer.

(2 stars) - Works well... until it breaks
Had this for 4 months before it stopped working. Changed the batteries, changed the probe - still doesn't work. I agree with other reviewers: it's too expensive for a disposable thermometer. Great idea, but poor execution.

(2 stars) - Great Until It Stops working
I picked one of these up last Thanksgiving for the turkey and it worked wonderfully. It responded so fast that it I was able to use it almost like I would an instant read. And, unlike the Polder probe thermometers, there is an on-off switch you can use on this unit.

The bad news is that while it still works wonderfully as a probe thermometer, it is useless as a timer because it no longer can make any sounds. I use it solely as a back-up to my new Polder at this point, using it when I'm making two roasts at once or need to monitor two temperatures separately (such as white and dark meat of fowl).

If you don't plan to use it too often or only need it for the big holiday meals, it's worth saving a few bucks and choosing the Taylor. However, if you have need of a high-quality probe thermometer for long-term use, go with a different brand.

(2 stars) - Great concept, big letdown
The first time I used this thermometer it was fantastic! The second time I used this thermometer, after the temp got above 140 deg, the display just read Lo. I changed the batteries just in case, but until I turned it off, removed and reinserted the probe, nothing changed, it read the temperature for a while, then switched back to "Lo" and then back and forth with a temperature reading; very frustrating...I contacted Taylor, they said they would send a new probe. I hope that helps, this would be a great item if it just worked.

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