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 Correction from an earlier review. June 9, 2007
CrazyBytch
15 out of 20 found this review helpful
This is the DTQ450, I just got mine in the mail and on the front it reads DTQ450, the one that Cook's Illustrated recommended. I ordered it from this very page. It works great and fast, in less than 4 seconds!
 Tried two, both konked out. October 1, 2007
JR (Saratoga, CA)
10 out of 14 found this review helpful
Tried this unit awhile ago and the red tip chipped off and the sensor was ruined. I saw a good mention in Cook's so I tried it again. Thought maybe I just got a bad one. Nope. Same thing happened again. While they worked, I noticed that the one I just got recently was quite abit slower than the first one. About 16 seconds to reach a full temp. The first one was about 9 seconds. I got a Thermapen and wish I had bought it first. The CDNs were a waste of money. The Thermapen reads in only 2 or 3 seconds and it works in thinner pieces, AND the sensor is inside of stainless steel and can't chip off. The Thermapen is worth the extra money. I've searched the web and the ThermoWorks Thermapen gets lots of good reviews. And, Cook's still says its there favorite, just more expensive.
 Excellent for the price July 10, 2007
J. Barone
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
This thermometer does its job, not without problems but certainly at a level that's tremendous relative to its cost.
Its temperature assessment is quick and accurate. That is the fundamental thing a thermometer is supposed to do, and this one does it well. The display is large and easy to read. I have neither over- nor undercooked a single piece of meat since I purchased the it, which is as strong an endorsement as anyone should need.
My gripes are all shape related: the shape of the head and size/placement of the buttons. As a man with fairly large hands, the smooth, curved rear of the thermometer head is not easy to grip, especially if it is damp from oil spatters or steam, and the tiny buttons aren't easy to press. Some kind of grippy surface on the back and larger, better spaced buttons would get it a perfect score.
Overall, I'm satisfied that I got a good value for the price.
You get what you pay for, and thats great! July 30, 2007
C. Schrber (LA<CA.)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I use this for low and slow bbqing and I like it straightforward design. It doesn't light up or, beep, or email you, but it has more functions than I would use. The factory calibration was within .3 degrees farenheit, so I left it alone. It gave fast readings, and was easy to use. It also has a protective plastic holder which has the doneness for various meats printed on it, in case you forget. I am very happy with this purchase, and feel it was a good value. Not a bargain, but certainly not a disappointment.
CDN Digital Thermometer January 9, 2007
Vaughn J (Huntington Beach, CA)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Nice size; quickly calculates the internal temperature; seems quite accurate. The meats I've recently cooked - leg of lamb, ribeye steaks and chicken were all properly cooked using the thermometer as a cooking guide. This is a very good product but it would be good if the item was a bit longer as you feel the heat when testing the temperature over a hot barbecue.
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