[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been using a regular, basic meat thermometer for years. I'm also one of those people who won't get rid of something unless I absolutely have to. Well, the old one finally gave in so we got this one and it's amazing! It reads the temperature quickly. The screen is very bright and legible, and my favorite feature is that the actual thermometer part (I don't know the real word lol) flips in or out for safety. And I have 2 toddlers who do their best to grab everything!