Polder Classic Digital Thermometer and Timer, Meat Thermometer for Cooking, Stainless Steel Probe, 24-Hour Countdown Timer with 40" Long, High-Heat Silicone Cord

I'm replacing a Polder thermometer that I've had for almost 30 years. I absolutely loved the last one. It's so helpful when roasting prime rib or another type of roast. I haven't used this one yet, but I did test it & it was off 1 degree for freezing & spot on for boiling. & the timer alarm worked properly. You can't ask for anything better in a $25. instrument. I highly recommend this product.

This was a great purchase. This thermometer was purchased to replace a meat thermometer wand that broke, which was a different brand. I use it most often to get water to 94C for brewing coffee in a French Press. The timer is a great additional feature as one doesn't want the coffee to brew too long or for too short a time. No one in their right mind likes coffee that is too bitter (over brewed or too hot) or too weak (under brewed or not hot enough). If you hold your nose up, as I do, being a coffee connoisseur you must have this thermometer with timer. Of course, it is quite useful for more than brewing coffee, as sometimes when I am cooking I find it handy. I would never suggest that coffee is the only thing in the world worthy of using this thermometer, but why bother drinking coffee if it is not done correctly? The alarm is loud, which is good at getting one's attention. The thermometer is pretty accurate, I've noticed it can be a degree off. The temperature alarm is also a great feature, letting one set the desired temperature and then walk away. When it reaches the set temperature it let's you know very clearly. The magnets in the base and the folding display are perfect as I attach it to the microwave face over the stove, keeping it out of the way and yet it can be easily read too.I admire the plug-in probe with the long cable, it is engineering done right. If for any reason the probe fails one can just buy a new probe and plug in the replacement easily. The clip on the probe is also valuable. If the probe touches the bottom of the pot it will read incorrectly. Thanks to the clip, the probe can be attached easily to the rim of the pot and kept from touching the bottom. Also, hands-free readings thanks to that clip, and even our hands deserve liberty!

I wanted to get this for my boyfriend as his broke and was kind of a bad one anyway. I looked and I've owned mine for SIX YEARS! I honestly am not sure if I ever even had to change the batteries, but this little wonder is a work horse and always worked for me. Simple and straight forward, and always worked. I use it mostly for different beef roasts or pork roast when I want a specific temperature such as a prime rib or a beef tenderloin. I've made the best roasts because I didn't have to guess and the programmable are better than a simple probe as you know the moment the meat hits the temp you want. I love this particular one and will stick with this exact one since it's been so reliable, and of course you don't need instructions to use it - it is super easy to understand.

We had an older "original" Polder timer for at least five years. When it finally gave up the ghost we explored other fancier options, but in the end decided to buy another one of these timers. The loyalty should count for something in your buying decision. Though as it turns out, there are a few differences from the older "original" version, some of which do not thrill me.On the plus side:* The timer does what it advertises: it lets you know when the time is up. It's fairly easy to set the time (30 minutes, or whatever).* This display is readable, even for older eyes.* The alarm is loud enough to be heard, even at the other end of the house.* Cooking with a temperature probe really really really does make a difference. Over the years, I've been surprised by how often a cookbook's "roast for an hour, or until internal temperature is --" instructions are way off. With the temp probe, I've had turkeys done 45 minutes earlier than the time estimate, and other items need an additional 20 minutes. You'll really appreciate this with grilling and baking (such as scalding milk).* The price is decent.* The magnet on the back makes it easy for this gizmo to live on the side of my fridge.* The one I had previously lasted for quite a while, and I needed to replace the battery only once. (Actually we still have the old one; the temperature probe still works so it's relegated to BBQ duty now.)The negatives:* On the older version, if the timer went off and you ignored or missed it, it would beep for a minute, then take a break (maybe another minute?) and start beeping all over again. So if you'd run outside to check the mail while dinner was cooking, the noise would alert you shortly after you returned. This model beeps once (for a full minute, I think); afterward, it quietly starts counting up. That is, when you eventually say, "Shouldn't that be cooked by now?" you discover that your dish had been overcooking for precisely 13 minutes. Not very helpful.* With both the earlier and current model, I wish there was a way to adjust the time set, not just start over. For example, imagine I had a dish that cooked for 20 minutes, then you add veggies or whatnot, then simmer another 15 minutes. It takes but a moment to set to 20 minutes. Fine. But to set it to 15 minutes for the second round, I have to zero out the timer and count it back up to 15. It's slightly annoying, when what I really want is a "back-arrow." I can live with such minor irritations, mind you; this does not keep me awake at night. But I keep reaching for a product feature that is not there.Overall, this is a good kitchen timer that is likely to do everything you want. It has a few imperfections, but none of them bother me enough to make me go shopping for a replacement.

Was exactly what I wanted!