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This digital thermometer is comparable to models costing a LOT more. I have a Thermapen that was given to me as a gift, and this Lavatools matches it in performance, and even exceeds it in some features. It has just about everything: easy to ready, super easy to operate, it's even dishwasher safe. It's also magnetic, so I keep mine stuck to the dishwasher (yeah, sounds weird, but that's the most convenient location for me, near the range/oven, my toaster oven, the bread machine, and the microwave). It turns itself on when you open out the probe; turns itself off when you return it to the original position. And if you forget and leave it out, it will shut off automatically after 60 minutes (I just tested this -- it works). If that happens, you'll need to return the probe to the original position, then open it out again to use it. Not a problem. The display is large, too -- very easy to read, although not backlit. I tried this out on grilled chicken, baked short ribs, boiling water, and water that has to be at a specific temperature (105 degrees F) for bread making. It reads very quickly on everything but the lower-temperature water. It took less than 5 seconds for the higher-temp items; about 25-30 seconds for the lower temp water. Overall, I'm very happy with this unit. The size, the accuracy, the design -- this one has some extras that you won't find on more expensive models, so for the price, it's a very good value. Highly recommended! (Review sample provided; my opinions are based on my actual experience with this item) UPDATE: added photo showing mine stuck to the dishwasher.