This thing is bullet proof. Had my last one for 6 years and the only thing I did was replace the battery a few times. This thing was washed and dried in my washing machines more times then I would like to admit with my chef coats. I would still have it if I didn't lend it to one of my cooks at work who decided to leave it in an oven at 550 for 15 min. That cook no longer works for me.

I bought this in August, 2014 and am quite happy with it. I haven't had to buy a battery for it yet. I use it almost every day in the kitchen. It switches easily from Fahrenheit to Centigrade which I only use, of course, if I come across a recipe using Centigrade. The on/off switch works easily. It's supposed to turn itself off after a time; it doesn't seem to do that lately. The reason I write this review today is I just discovered a useful feature
of which I was unaware. There's a protective case which slides over the probe and snaps shut. One use is to measure the temperature of the water in an electric boiler. For my coffee I want the temperature to be around 195℉. I've always been afraid, what with steam rising, I would let the thermometer drop into the hot water. Today an Eureka moment! The protective case will snap onto the end of the thermometer opposite the probe thereby doubling its length. Very thoughtful engineering and now very useful to test water temperature.

A super compact thermometer. Faster than any of the larger ones I have / had used before. The probe protector is decent sized and can be placed on the top of the thermometer so you don't use it. My only complaint is the cheap clip for attaching it to your shirt or pocket broke the same day I first used it at work. Like all the Cooper Atkins thermometers I have used I doubt it will fail, other than needing a new battery from time to time. Ironically it's small size makes it less likely for me to use it as it can sit in my pocket and feel pretty much like a sharpie instead of the full size thermometers that will stick out and get caught on things / fall out etc never to be seen again (Anyone who really works in food service knows if you lose your thermometer you may never see it again.

I've owned countless instant read digital thermometers and this one is perfect for my needs. I like the small probe. The buttons are a little on the tiny side but I only use the on/off button. As with my others I purchase extra batteries for a few dollars right from the start. These thermometers have a tendency to go through batteries. I don't want to get caught in the middle of a meal (again) with it dying on me.

Best little kitchen thermometer around. You can use this to check the accuracy of all others. It reads quick. One good use is checking how hot the water is from your faucet. Let the water run a bit until it is hot than check. It should be at 130 degrees F. for sanitizing dishes or laundry. Dust mites die at this temp.
It doesn't have an automatic timed shut off so the power button must be pushed to turn it off. But I've left mine on for days and the battery has lasted well over a year. It has a button battery which can be replaced.
I have to order another one of these because the first one is missing. Used the first one for almost 2 years without changing the battery even after leaving the unit on for days. It is accurate as possible. Plus or minus 2 degrees as stated can just as easily be exact. That is a range, not a fact. Laws of thermodynamics dynamics say that water is in all states, liquid, gas and ice. All at the same time. It.s just a matter of percent. That is why ice cubes evaporate in a freezer. Molecules of ice absorb heat and turn to steam at 212degrees F. If testing boiling water, at sea level and the standard barometric pressure, it must read less than 212F as any water that reaches that temp becomes steam.
I use this for meats including chicken and it is right on the mark. One use is for bread. The target temp for perfect bread is 195 F. Take the bread out at that temp and just like meat, the temp will rise to 200. The bread will be baked perfectly. No reason to spend more for a temp probe as this one works so well.