Taylor Digital Instant-Read Pocket Thermometer
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Taylor Digital Instant-Read Pocket Thermometer
Customer Review: Fantastic Customer Service!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had this thermometer for about 3 months, I've used it frequently and it has worked perfectly. The battery died but no problem since the manufacturer included a spare battery with purchase. However, when I went to change it, I realized the battery case had been inadvertently glued down & I was unable to replace the battery. Googled the manufacturer (Taylor), filled out an inquiry on their website and WITHIN MINUTES received a response that they would mail me a new thermometer! AMAZING Customer Service! I honestly didn't even expect to get a response for such a small time purchase but I try to let a company know when I see a problem so they have a chance to address it. Quality issues are going to happen but this is a company that really backs their products! I'll be looking for the TAYLOR brand on future purchases.Customer Review: For $8.99 easily a 5 star buy
Summary: 5 Stars
I wanted a digital thermometer just to use for my grill, got tired of forgetting to bring the "in the house thermometer" back in, and getting yelled at about it.
Our normal thermometer is a pro model, and is pretty much an "instant" reading, but it cost a heck of a lot more than this one.
I`ve found in comparison testing it reads just within a degree of the more expensive model, only it takes 15 to 30 seconds to do so.
Also don`t drop it, which I`ve done about 5 times now, the top pops off, easy to put back on, but it worries me someday it will go kaput, but then again dropping any thermometer is not recommended, need klutz training.
Overall for $8.99 a sure winner for a backup, or as I`ve done, a grill related thermometer.
TheFarmer
Customer Review: Good for the price
Summary: 3 Stars
After being frustrated with several metal/glass thermometers that took forever to read and were untrustworthy, I bought this one. It's not 'instant-read', although it climbs relatively quickly (compared to others) per partial degree. I had no problem with the switch, although you have to remember to turn it off when you're done using it.My only real gripe is that you can't get the plastic LED portion wet. Having wet hands alone (while washing it) caused enough water to get inside and disrupt the readout function. After drying out a day, it worked perfectly fine again.
I'm waiting for the day that someone designs one that can be thrown in the dishwasher and is almost instant read. They do that and I would pay double what I paid for this one!
Customer Review: My Favorite Kitchen Gadget
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading customer reviews on other digital thermometers and realizing that ALL thermometers are not created equally, I ordered this Taylor digital. It more than met my needs and overcame the drawbacks of others: It is small enough to fit easily into a drawer and can be carried in a shirt pocket; it is extremely easy to clean; since the digital readout is on the flat "head", the temperature is VERY easy to read without having to bend over or read it upside down; it has an ON/OFF button to save the battery and it comes with an extra battery included. Although the description says "instant-read", you do have to watch the read-out climb (quickly) to the current temperature. I'll never have tough, over-cooked meat again.Customer Review: Pretty good overall.
Summary: 3 Stars
This isn't a thermometer to write home about - it's adequate, and that's that. Its small size is convenient, yet the display is large enough to read easily. "Instant" is a little optimistic, though; it takes a few moments to register the correct temperature. The on/off switch is tiny, lacks any ergonomics at all, and is quite stiff, which makes it a small irritant, and occasional nail-destroyer. Still, it's better than the analog thermometers I've used, and much faster. Don't get this sucker wet, though - it'll temporarily screw up the LCD. Further, if you drop it into, say, a pot of boiling water, the plastic LCD overlay will warp, and the glue will mostly unstick, and it's generally unhappy. However, it's not a bad product, overall.